Guide Through The Abhidhamma Pitaka - The principal aim of this book is to clarify the structure of the Abhidhamma works, most of which are quite large and complex, and thus aid the study of them.
Manual Of Insight - Knowing that reliable information on the practice of insight meditation was much needed by Buddhists in the West, the Venerable Ledi Sayadaw wrote the 'Manual of Insight, treating subjects such as the distortions of perception, the conceivings , the stages, the noble truths, the causes of phenomena, the higher knowledges, Nibbana etc. Each of the subjects is fully expounded and furnished with brief illustrations, some of which are drawn from the Pali texts, while others are the product of the Mahathera's own mind and pen.
Stories From The Dhammapada - Stories selected from the Dhammapada and put into simple English prose by the highly capable Translator and author of Buddhist treatises, Mr. W. Vivian De Thabrew.
The Dhammapada The Buddhas Path of Freedom - The most beloved Buddhist classic of all time, the Dhammapada is an anthology of over 400 verses on the ethics, meditation, and wisdom of Buddhism. This translation by a long-term student of the work transmits the spirit and content as well as the style of the original. Includes the original Pali text. With an extensive introduction by Bhikkhu Bodhi, as well as a first line index for both the English and the Pali verses.
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.
Four Noble Truths - The most in-depth and advanced exploration of the Four Noble Truths written in the Sinhalese is now made available to English readership by Mr. Viranjeewa Weerakkody who is the translator of this treatise.
Giving Up - Part 1 Maharahathun Wedimaga Osse - It is the saga of a Sri Lankan itinerant Buddhist monk – experiences he has undergone in his mostly forest life and his inimitable expositions of Buddhism. It is highly inspiring reading and would give one the idea of the type of livelihood of Buddhist saints of yore who strolled the earth. The expositions therein are extremely lucid and perspicuous.
Giving Up - Part 04 Maharahathun Wedimaga Osse - The saga continues with his ever clearer and perspicuous expositions of the various facets of Buddhism tinged with his meditative experiences.
Giving Up - Part 05 Maharahathun Wedimaga Osse - The saga of the itinerant forest bhikkhu continues further with ever inspiring additions to his expounding of Buddhism pertaining to the school of the elders.
The Revered Book Of Five Hundred And Fifty Jataka Stories - The Sinhala Pansiya Panas Jataka Pot Vahanse is without doubt the best known, best loved and one of the most venerated books in Buddhist Sri Lanka. The fact that the term 'vahanse' is often used as a part of the title of the book, indicates the reverence with which the book itself is treated.
The Reverd Book Of Five Houndred & Fifty Jataka Stories Volume 2 - The Revered Book Of Five Hundred And Fifty Jataka Stories (Vol.02) - This is the second volume of the English Translation of the Revered Book of Five Hundred and Fifty Jataka Stories.
Within Our Own Hearts - This little volume of Dhamma talks offered here to show a way out of our problems and sufferings, to give an idea of the Buddha’s way to reach ultimate peace and happiness. It anyone becomes inspired to practice this path of moral conduct, meditation and insight, our world will be so much the better for it.
This inspiring book is based on twelve talks given at the Parappaduwa Nuns Island in Sri Lanka. Ayya Khema insists that the Buddha’s teachings, though profound, are simple and can be realized within our own hearts.
The Long Discourses Of The Buddha - Venerable Sumedho Thera writes in his foreword: "[These suttas] are not meant to be 'sacred scriptures' that tell us what to believe. One should read them, listen to them, think about them, contemplate them, and investigate the present reality, the present experience, with them. Then, and only then, can one insightfully know the truth beyond words." Introduced with a vivid account of the Buddha's life and times and a short survey of his teachings, The Long Discourses of the Buddha brings us closer in every way to the wise and compassionate presence of Gotama Buddha and his path of truth.
The Numerical Discourses Of The Buddha - The Numerical Discourses contains a full translation of the Anguttara Nikaya. The Anguttara arranges the Buddha's discourses in accordance with a numerical scheme intended to promote retention and easy comprehension. In an age when writing was still in its infancy, this proved to be the most effective way to ensure that the disciples could grasp and replicate the structure of a teaching.
The Doctrine Of The Buddha - The author presents the highest knowledge, the supreme reality to which Buddha is awakened, in so cogent a form, free from mythological and mythical clothing that it becomes positively self-evident to the reader. The study is prefixed with an Introduction and Appendix--as important as the text itself. Introduction answers the queries 'Who was the Buddha?' 'What is a Buddha?' and depicts the method of handing down the 'Marvel'. The Appendix deals with the Doctrine, the Metaphysics of the Buddha, Right cognition etc. There are four indexes:
(1) Index of quotations from the Pali texts,
(2) General Index,
(3) Index of proper names
(4) Pali and Sanskrit Index. An exhaustive Bibliography supplies the gap in our knowledge of Buddhist literature.
The Debate Of King Milinda - Reading books is a kind of enjoyment. Reading books is a good habit. We bring you a different kinds of books. You can carry this book where ever you want. It is easy to carry. It can be an ideal gift to yourself and to your loved ones. Care instruction keep away from fire.
Early Buddhist Oral Tradition - A fascinating investigation into the formation and transmission of the early Buddhist oral tradition. For hundreds of years after his death, the Buddha’s teachings were transmitted orally, from person to person. In this volume, acclaimed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Anālayo examines the impact of such oral transmission on early Buddhist texts, be these monastic rules, verses, or prose portions of the early discourses. He scrutinizes various oral aspects of these texts, surveying evidence for memory errors, the impact of attempts at systematization, and instances of additions and innovations. Finally, he explores the implications of the nature of these texts as the final product of centuries of oral transmission and evaluates the type of conclusions that can—and cannot—be drawn based on them.
It’s a common perception that the earliest textual records don’t contain many, if any, teachings by the Buddha’s female disciples; yet, this is not the case. In fact, the earliest discourses record a range of teachings from Buddhist women, lay and monastic. Unfortunately their important contributions have so far not received the attention they deserve. In Daughters of the Buddha, esteemed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Analayo examines the accounts of the first female disciples in the canonical scripture, taking the reader back to the earliest period in the history of Buddhism that can still be accessed today. He dedicates each of the twenty-one chapters in the volume to an individual and remarkable woman, sharing her particular insights and teachings with the reader. Both nuns and laywomen are featured in these pages, and their diversity of voices and richness of thought will serve as instruction and encouragement for modern scholars and practitioners alike.