These stories have been collected from the ancient commentaries to the Pali Canon that were compiled and translated in Sri Lanka by Venerable Buddhaghosa in the 5th century CE.
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You yourselves must strive, the Buddhas only point the way
Buddha, Dhp 276
The Buddha’s Ancient Path
Piyadassi TheraOver the years, many expositions of the Buddha’s teachings have been published in English, but many lack authenticity and do not represent what the Buddha…
The Dhammapada
Acharya BuddharakkhitaThe Dhammapada is the best known and most widely esteemed text in the Pali Tipitaka, the sacred scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. The work is included in the…
The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah
Ajahn ChahAjahn Chah’s teachings were disarming in their directness and inspiring in their relevance. He would say: “If you let go a little, you will have a little peace.
Mindfulness of Breathing (Anapanasati)
Bhikkhu ÑānamoliAnapanasati, or “mindfulness of breathing,” is among the Buddhist methods of mind training given most prominence in the Pali Canon. It was originally for his…
Buddhist Dictionary: A Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines
Nyanatiloka TheraTranslations of important Pali words and meditation terms arranged in alphabetical order; definitions include a longer discussion of certain complex concepts…
Great Disciples of the Buddha: Their Lives, Works and Legacy
Nyanaponika TheraTwenty-four of the Buddha’s most distinguished disciples are brought to life in ten chapters of rich narration. They include monks who were very close to him…