Ven. Nyanatiloka was one of the pioneers of Buddhism in the modern world and the first European Buddhist monk. As the world’s senior Western bhikkhu, ordained in 1903, Nyanatiloka attracted many disciples, through whose work his influence continues to be felt today, more than fifty years after his death. Nyanatiloka was also a renowned scholar and translator of Pali scriptures. His classic The Word of the Buddha, written more than a century ago, is still widely read.
Practising The Dhamma with a view to Nibbana - Herein Radhika Abeyesekera outlines the basic pref of Buddhism preferably for those who are making their acquaintance with Buddhism for the first time. Giving a brief description of Buddhology, She proceeds to explain the basic tenets of Buddhist philosophy. More suitable for school children and newcomers to Buddhism.
Introduction to Buddhism from a storyteller’s perspective: The author combines historical fact with literary imagination in the elucidation of the truths of Buddhism.