S. Dhammika

The Edicts of King Asoka, by Ven. S. Dhammika (Buddhist Publication Society Wheel Publication No. 386; 1993; 63k/21pp.)

Translations of a number of the edicts carved in pillars and rocks by the great Buddhist Indian King Asoka during the 3rd century BCE. (See also That the True Dhamma Might Last a Long Time: Readings Selected by King Asoka, Thanissaro Bhikkhu, ed.).

Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (Saddhamma-maniratana): An Anthology of Verses from the Pali Scriptures, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika (Buddhist Publication Society Wheel Publication No. 342; 1987; 77k/25pp.)

A fine collection of short verses from the suttas, arranged according to subject matter. Students whose only familiarity with Buddhist verse comes from reading the ever-popular Dhammapada will find in this collection some inspiring and rewarding new material, drawn from all corners of the Sutta Pitaka.

Matrceta's Hymn to the Buddha: An English rendering of the Satapañcasatka, by Ven. S. Dhammika (Buddhist Publication Society Wheel Publication No. 360; 1989; 45k/15pp.)

Translation from Sanskrit of a beautiful 1st century Indian devotional poem on the virtues of the Buddha.