The Explanation of The Factors of Enlightenment - An in-depth exploration of the factors of Enlightenment which are 37 in all by one of the leading exponents of Buddhist philosophy in Sinhalese; the book is a translation from the Sinhala original.
Abhidhamma Studies - Bold and brilliant essays exploring the psychological and philosophical foundations of the Abhidhamma. Shows the practical relevance to the spiritual life of the Abhidhamma's methodical psychological analysis.
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.
Jhanas In Theravada Buddhism - This booklet, a condensed version of Bhante Gunaratana's treatise, The Path of Serenity and Insight, outlines the role of jhana (meditative absorption) in Theravada Buddhist meditation. The author's perspective is based mainly on the commentaries to the Pali Canon-principally Buddhaghosa's Visuddhimagga (The Path of Purification). The formless jhanas and the role of jhana in relation to the noble disciple are also discussed. Many of the insights offered by the book will be of value to those practicing vipassana- and breath meditation.
Practical Insinght Meditation - One of Burma's outstanding contemporary meditation masters gives basic instructions on the practice of insight meditation (vipassana), followed by a brief account of the development of insight.
English For Pirivena Students (Year 1, 2, 3 & 4) - The author's approach is to provide a series of essays relating to Sri Lanka's history, culture and Buddhism together with the achievements of national heroes. The language practices provided at the end of each section have been structured with a view to assisting the student in familiaring themselves with the various sentence patterns and rules of grammar. The students learn English in lively situations. That the sentence is the starting in learning English is the concept followed.
Herein is found one of the best expositions of this main canonical text of Buddhism. Ven Narada Maha Thera renders in clear and eloquent English the meaning of Pali stanzas and the circumstances which lead to their uttering of them.his style is inimitable
In this collection of teaching stories are many true-to-life tales, which are used to launch into a deeper exposition of mindfulness, wisdom, love, and compassion. ...