A clear, detailed introduction to the basic teachings of Buddhism available in English, this book explains concepts and doctrines which form the common bedrock of all schools of Buddhism as they have been preserved by the oldest living Buddhist tradition.
The beginning of this resource is devoted to the life of the Buddha and leads into the Buddha’s teachings. The final chapters show the continuing relevance of Buddhism to the problems of human life today.
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You yourselves must strive, the Buddhas only point the way
Buddha, Dhp 276
The Three Basic Facts of Existence I: Impermancence (Anicca)
Nyanatiloka TheraIf we contemplate even a minute sector of the vast range of life, we are faced with such a tremendous variety of life’s manifestations that it defeats…
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…
The Buddha’s Teachings: An Introduction
Thānissaro BhikkhuA short introduction to the basic concepts and values underlying Buddhist practice, with special attention to clearing up common misinterpretations about what…
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.
The Word of the Buddha
Nyanatiloka TheraThe three levels of Buddhist teaching are called ‘vehicles’ because they comprise the teachings and methods that will carry us to enlightenment…
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…