Francis Story (also known ans Anagarika Sugatananda,1910-1972) was born in England in 1910 and became acquainted with Buddhist teachings early in life.
For 25 years he lived in Asian countries — India, Burma, and Sri Lanka — where he deeply studied the Buddhist philosophy of life. With that background and endowed with a keen analytical mind, he produced a considerable body of writings, collected and published in three volumes by the Buddhist Publication Society.
Dimensions of Buddhist Thought
Francis StoryA volume of essays which shows the vital significance of Buddhism in the 20th century. This volume brings together the author’s numerous contributions to BPS’s…
Foundations of Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths
Francis StoryNow these truths, as we shall see, are something quite different from the usual bases of religious belief; so different, in fact, that it has been questioned…
Gods and the Universe in Buddhist Perspective
Francis StoryOne of the descriptive titles given to the Buddha is that of satthā-deva-manussānaṃ, the Teacher of Gods and Men. It is found in the earliest texts of the…
Last Days of the Buddha
Francis StoryOn the stirring final journey of the Buddha, covering three months, he instructs his disciples on the elements needed to keep the Dhamma strong and stresses the…
Prayer and Worship
Francis StoryPrayer is a vehicle of desire, and desire is wedded to the deceptive idea of selfhood. The only safe wish is the wish to attain Nibbāna, the wish to strip away…
Rebirth as Doctrine and Experience
Francis StoryFrancis Story had a particular fascination with the memories of rebirth that he encountered in Burma. He wrote prolifically about his experiences and remains…
The Case for Rebirth
Francis StoryThe doctrine of reincarnation, the ceaseless round of rebirths, is not, as many people imagine, confined to Buddhism and Hinduism. It is found in some form or…