A History Of Buddhist Philosophy - David J. Kalupahana's Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analysis has, since its original publication in 1976, offered an unequaled introduction to the philosophical principles and historical development of Buddhism. Now, representing the culmination of Dr. Kalupahana's thirty years of scholarly research and reflection, A History of Buddhist Philosophy builds upon and surpasses that earlier work, providing a completely reconstructed, detailed analysis of both early and later Buddhism.
Analysis Of The Bhikkhu Patimokkha - The main part of this book is a word by word translation of the Pali text of the Bhikkhu Pātimokkha; also included are a critical edition of the Pali text, a translation, discussions of technical terms and procedures, an analysis of the structure of the Pātimokkha, and comparisons with rules in the Prātimoksasutras of other early Buddhist schools.
Code Of Conduct for Buddhist Nuns - In this work is presented the rules of conduct for Buddhist nuns as enshrined in the Pali Canon; immaculately translated into English and Presented with the context by the internationally renowned pioneer of the establishment of Bhikkhuni Sasana in Sri Lanka, Ven.Bhikkhuni Dr. Kolonnawe Kusuma. It in revised by Samaneri Akincana of Germany.
The Bhikkhu Patimokkha-A Word By Word Translation - It is an exact, word by word translation of the code of Discipline meant for the Buddhist monks – though intended for the Buddhist monks, yet it will be of concern to those who evince an interest in Pali and Buddhist monastic law.
The Buddha traces the entire progress of a disciple from the first step on the path to the attainment of Nibbana in this second sutta of the Sutta Pitaka, one of the most elevating of the Buddha's discourses. The work is not only a great spiritual classic, but also a literary gem distinguished by its beauty of poetic imagery.
The Discourse On The Root Of Existence - This profound and difficult discourse of the Buddha aims at exposing and eliminating the concept of the ego at its most fundamental level. The commentary offers a detailed explanation of the sutta while a long introduction investigates the text's meaning and its implications for philosophy and psychology.
A Manual Of Buddhism - This is a Fairly comprehensive book enabling the reader to appreciate and understand certain important finer aspects of theravada Buddhism.
Sacred Island - This travel and pilgrimage guidebook is meant primarily for Buddhists or those interested in Buddhism who wish to explore Sri Lanka’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the island, the author weaves together archaeological findings, art history and the stories and legends of the Buddhist tradition to bring to life thirty-three places of religious significance.
Middle Land Middle Way - A comprehensive guidebook to the places in India made sacred by the Buddha’s presence. Beginning with an inspiring account of Buddhist pilgrimage, the author then covers sixteen places in detail. With maps and colour photos, an essential companion for pilgrim and traveler.
Pali Literature - This volume contains three classical works that cover the history of Pali literature in Sri Lanka, Burma and Southeast Asia. In the first work in this collection, The Pali Literature of Ceylon, Dr. Malalasekera surveys Sri Lanka’s rich heritage of Pali Buddhist literature.
The Path OF Freedom - A manual of Buddhist meditation for those who are intent on leading a strictly contemplative life. Conjectured to be the precursor to the Buddhaghosa’s Visuddhimagga, the classic manual of meditation.
The Way To Ultimate Calm - Contains eight full discourses by one of the greatest Burmese meditation masters of this century (originally issued in the Wheel series), as well as shorter talks and a 40-page account of U Ba Khin's connections with Webu Sayadaw.
JUST SEEING - In eloquent, expressive language this book explores in depth the Buddha's significant teaching, "When seeing, just see; when hearing, just hear," as it applies to the practice of insight meditation as taught by Mahasi Sayadaw. Along the way, the book touches on the two kinds of reality-ultimate and conventional-expounded in the Abhidhamma. The author explains these two realities through the example of a pointillist painting of Seurat that can be viewed in two ways. In addition, there are meditation instructions for beginners, an appendix on the perceptual process as described in Buddhist metaphysics, and a crossword puzzle of Pali terms.
Buddhist Philosophy – A Historical Analysis - Prof. Kalupahana traces the development of Buddhism within the 2500 years of its existence analyzing in his way its significant mile-posts.