The Theravada Abhidhamma - This volume examines the Abhidhamma perspective on the nature of phenomenal existence. It begins with a discussion of the dhamma-theory (the theory of real existents) which provides the ontological foundation for the Abhidhamma philosophy. It then explains the category of the nominal and the conceptual as the Abhidhamma’s answer to the objects of common-sense realism. Among the other topics discussed are the theory of double truth, analysis of mind, theory of cognition, analysis of matter, the nature of time and space, the theory of momentary being, and conditional relations.
The Five Mental Hindrances and Their Conquest - In this booklet, following a brief introduction, Ven. Nyanaponika gives a selection of passages which he translated from the Discourses of the Buddha and the commentaries.
Contemplation Of Feelings - Contemplation of Feelings is an indispensable part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (sathipattana). Ven. Nyanaponika Thera deals exhaustively with this aspect of Satipattana Vipassana and shows you how to integrate it with the whole system of meditation.
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.
Meditation (Ajahn Chah) - This compilation consists of five talks and three question and answer sessions by the renowned Thai Forest Tradition teacher Venerable Ajahn Chah. The selected talks mainly deal with the topic OF meditation, both tranquillity meditation as well as insight meditation. Ajahn Chah discusses the beginning steps as well as the higher stages and this book is a source of inspiration foar beginners as well as serious practitioners.
The Brahmajala, one of the Buddha’s most important discourses, weaves a net of sixty-two cases capturing all the speculative views on the self and the world. ...
This English - Sinhala Dictionary is the best-selling dictionary in the country. It offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential and comprehensive, everyday vocabulary. The headwords are in colour and is easy-to-use. The hardbound edition now comes with CD and is an essential tool for both the student and the professional.
What is the purpose of becoming a bhikkhu? How should one get about being a bhikkhu? What are the rituals and meditations which one should observe as a bhikkhu? How should a bhikkhu prepare his robes and behave when accepting alms? – The learned thera explains all, which has been translated into lucid English by D.J. Percy Silva. It is a handbook to be cherished by all the bhikkhus in the Theravada tradition.
A detailed treatment of the three universal qualities enunciated in Buddhism.. besides it contains an analysis of the Buddhist concept of mind.. enabling the reader to acquire a fair knowledge of what these characteristics are.
Causality The Central Philosophy of Buddhism - In recent years Western interest in Buddhism has been directed mainly to Mahayana traditions, principally to the Madhyamika school of Nagarjuna and to Zen. Professor Kalupahana is to be warmly commended for turning our attention back to the philosophical riches of the early schools, where , together with profound spiritual concerns, a good deal of sharp philosophical analysis is to be found. The author offers us as well a comprehensive historical background to Buddhist ' phenomenalism' and unravels many of the complexities in the schools associated with the so-called Theravada tradition and the later Mahayana developments.