This book, Ajahn Lee’s first, is also his most comprehensive, covering all aspects of the path of practice, from taking the five precepts to the attainment of arahantship.
Although his later books made further developments in the positions offered here — such as the treatment of breath meditation in Keeping the Breath in Mind — this book remains one of the best introductions to Ajahn Lee’s teachings as a whole.
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You yourselves must strive, the Buddhas only point the way
Buddha, Dhp 276
Keeping the Breath in Mind
Ajahn LeeA fundamental guidebook for breath meditation and practicing the jhānas (concentration absorptions) by Ajahn Lee.
The Skill of Release
Ajahn LeeA selection of Ajahn Lee’s teachings, including a few full talks, some short passages, and sometimes even half-thoughts, if they seemed provocative enough.
The Autobiography of Phra Ajahn Lee
Ajahn LeePhra Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo was one of the foremost teachers in the Thai forest ascetic tradition of meditation founded at the turn of the twentieth century by…
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.
A Heart Released
Ajahn Munuch has been written about the life of Phra Ajahn Mun Bhūridatta Thera (1870-1949), the founder of the Thai Forest Tradition, but very little was recorded of…
The Heightened Mind
Ajahn LeeIn previous collections of Ajahn Lee’s talks, the main focus has been on technique. Here the focus is more on attitudes to bring to the practice of…