The Life of The Buddha Part 1 & 2 - This little book, in two parts, very briefly covers almost all aspects of the Buddha from birth until His parinirvana (death). All important events are presented in simple language.
Guide Through The Abhidhamma Pitaka - The principal aim of this book is to clarify the structure of the Abhidhamma works, most of which are quite large and complex, and thus aid the study of them.
The Book of Protection - An ancient anthology of protective (paritta) suttas translated into English: discourses of the Buddha commonly recited for protection against fear, illness, and misfortune. An introductory essay explains the value of paritta recitation for physical and mental health.
Authentic, clear explanations of all key Theravada Buddhist terms and doctrines, arranged alphabetically, with textual references. An indispensable aid for the serious student of Theravada Buddhism.
The Power Of Mindfulness - The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate and explain the efficacy of the method of mindfulness (satipatthana), that is, to show the actual power of mindfulness. Those who have already taken up the practice of mindfulness will recognize in this essay features of their own practice, and be encouraged to cultivate them deliberately.
The Progress Of Insight - In this treatise the Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw charts the entire way of mindfulness up to its culmination, the emphasis being on the advanced stages of the Path. The Burmese meditation master shows their distinctive features of these stages in great clarity, illustrating them with descriptions of actual meditative practice. The treatise was composed in the Pali language and was translated into English by Venerable Nyanaponika Thera.
This comparative study explores the relation between the Vimuttimagga and Visuddhimagga, the Path of Freedom, and the Path of Purification, both classical meditation manuals of the Theravada tradition.