This book contains a fresh translation of the classic and popular Buddhist text called Dhammapada. Dr. Feldmeier’s readable translation balances accessibility and accuracy.
The Buddha's teachings center around two basic principles. One is the Four Noble Truths, in which the Buddha diagnoses the problem of suffering and indicates the treatment necessary to remedy this problem. The other is the Noble Eightfold Path, the practical discipline he prescribes to uproot and eliminate the deep underlying causes of suffering. ...
This classic anthology from the Pali Canon charts the entire course of spiritual development as prescribed in the most ancient Buddhist texts. Drawing upon the Buddha's own words from the Sutta Pitaka, the compiler has arranged them in accordance with two overlapping schemes of practice: the threefold training in virtue, concentration, and wisdom, and the seven stages of purification. The long chapter on concentration provides sutta sources for all the forty classical subjects of meditation, while the chapter on wisdom cites texts relating to the development of insight.
To Day our Children are open to all from of unwholesome influences.There for it is very useful to inculcate good religious habits among our children to lead a good life in the society.This book provides the very basics of Dhamma for our little children to understand in very simple English.
Written as a part of a series of a text book by Mrs. Winitha Jinasena, the book presents in outline the fundamental facets of Buddhist doctrine and precept to children who are to inherit the social responsibilities of adults. It appeals both to the ordinary students and the budding philosophers.