從《法句經》中研習佛法（六）（STUDY OF   BUDDHISM THROUGH THE DHAMMAPADA）VI

(上學期)

巴利文的《法句經》被視為「佛教徒手冊」，當中包含佛陀的基本教法，以偈頌的體裁組成。《法句經》共有二十六品，四百二十三首偈頌，內容涵括多方面的佛教教理，揉合不朽的法義和優美的文學於一身。

《法句經》是一部不可多得的典籍，當中的偈頌可以用韻律的方式來唸誦，經文所引用的比喻亦受世人所賞識。每位佛教徒都應閱讀《法句經》及熟習當中的教法。

STUDY OF BUDDHISM THROUGH THE DHAMMAPADA （VI）

Dhammapada is a Pali text which is considered  the handbook of the Buddhists.  It contains, in verse form, the basic teachings of the Buddha. From various Buddhist literary sources verses have been collected for this compilation. The total number of verses contained in the Dhammapada is four hundred and twenty three. They are divided into twenty-six chapters. Everlasting Buddhist ideas mixed with literary beauty are presented in this work. The Dhammapada has an invaluable merit as a book of recitation as the verses can be recited with intonation. The similes used in the Dhammapada verses are well known in the world of literature. To read Dhammapada and to be familiar with the teaching therein is a must for every Buddhist.3

從原始經典研究佛教(二) ﹝影帶班﹞

（下學期）