Readings: Main themes and contrasts
This first set of chapters gives us a clear overview of the main themes mentioned in the Introduction to Gil Fronsdal’s translation. They help us get our feet wet in the language and world of the Dhammapada.

• Introduction
• Chapter 1–Dichotomies
• Chapter 2–Vigilance
• Chapters 5, 6, 7 – Fool, Sage, Arahant
• Chapter 12–Oneself
• Chapter 15–Happiness
• Chapters 25, 26 – The Bhikkhu and The Brahmin (and we’ll read them again later)