A method for driving a plasma display panel (PDP). The PDP includes a first electrode and a second electrode. Initially provide the first electrode with a first voltage V1. Next, provide the second electrode with a second voltage V2 that is higher than the first voltage V1 during a first time interval. Then, provide the second electrode a third voltage V3 that is lower than the first voltage V1 during a second time interval. In the first time interval, a first voltage difference D1 between the first electrode and the second electrode equals the second voltage V2 minus the first voltage V1. During the second time interval, a second voltage difference D2 between the first electrode and the second electrode equals the third voltage V3 minus the first voltage V1.