Udānavarga

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Udānavarga
Inspired Verse Utterances of the Buddha — A Topical Compilation

Ched du brjod paʼi tshoms

Kg mdo sde sa, 209a1-253a7

Dr. Geshe Lozang Jamspal,
International Buddhist College
Tibetan Classics Translators Guild of New York

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Chapter 1 – Impermanence

1.1Indeed, all composites are impermanent; Possessing the characteristic of arising and perishing,Having arisen, they must perish;The cessation of that is bliss.1.2 [146]1Thus, in this burning place,2 Where is delight and joy?Those enveloped in darkness,Why do they not seek a lamp? 1.3 [149]One’s bones, turning a bluish-grey pigeon-like color,Are abandoned in the charnel grounds,And scattered from…

Udānavarga

Inspired Verse Utterances of Buddha — Topical CompilationChed du brjod pa’i tshomsKg mdo sde sa, 209a1-253a7 Description: “Tibetan Dharmapada” Similar to Pali Dhammapada. A Dharmapada is a particular school’s collection of Buddha’s pith inspired verse utterances [udāna]. These are spoken to fully summarize a particular teaching and compiled by various topics. A number of partially…