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The Edicts of King Asoka , an English rendering by Ven. S. Dhammika (1994; 20pp./60KB)
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 , compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika (1995; 27pp./80KB)
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 (1995; 14pp./43KB)
Translation from Sanskrit of a beautiful 1st century Indian devotional poem on the virtues of the Buddha.