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Buddha, Dhp 276
The Wings to Awakening: An Anthology from the Pali Canon
Thānissaro BhikkhuThis anthology contains more than 200 new translations of passages from the Buddha’s teachings, along with commentary to help the reader understand their…
Recognizing the Dhamma: A Study Guide
Thānissaro BhikkhuThe Buddha taught eight principles for recognizing what qualifies as Dhamma and Vinaya, and what does not. They form the standards against which the validity of…
Lay Buddhist Practice: The Shrine Room, Uposatha Day and Rains Residence
KhantipaloA practical manual for lay Buddhists covering devotional practices (chanting, setting up a shrine room, etc.), uposatha day observances, lay precepts…
The Sublime Attitudes: A Study Guide on the Brahmaviharas
Thānissaro BhikkhuThe sublime attitudes (brahmaviharas) are the Buddha’s primary heart teachings—the ones that connect most directly with our desire for true happiness.
Ten Perfections: A Study Guide
Thānissaro BhikkhuFor people in the modern world facing the issue of how to practice the Dhamma in daily life, the ten perfections provide a useful framework for how to do it.
Patipada: Venerable Acariya Mun’s Path of Practice
Ajahn MunThis book is a translation of the Dhutanga Kammaṭṭhāna practices of Ajahn Mun Bhūridatta Thera, and it was written by Venerable Ajahn Mahā Boowa Ñāṇasampanno…