Description Translation of the Theragāthā. The ninth text of the Khuddaka-nikāya of the Sutta-piṭaka, a collection of poems ascribed to elder nuns (therīs). Many of the verses are accounts of religious experiences, some of which also achieve a high poetic standard. CONTRIBUTORS Norman, K.R. Rhys Davids, C.A.F Pali Text (published as a single volume): Theragāthā & Therīgāthā Other translations (in English unless otherwise specified): Psalms of the Early Buddhists; Stances des Therī (French translation); Elders’ Verses: Vol II
