Discussions of Dhamma

Maha ummagga jataka is the lougest among the jataka stories of the buddha, which explain the buddha's saga toward supreme enlightement in his previous incarations.it has been translated into readable english by Mr. viranjeewa weerakkody who has many such translations to his credit, for a connoissenr of religious literature, it forms thrilling and exciting reading.

One of the criteria by which a gretness of a master is measured is by the quality of the disciples he prodnces. within these pages are found the life stories of eighty of the buddha's disciples who were known for piety, devotion, compassion and meditative attainments reading these stories will no doubt provide great inspiration to enhance the spiritual capacity of the reader

How you should face life's problems in a Buddhist perspective? The answer is found within these pages and is beautifully formulated.

Anyone with questions regarding Buddhist meditation or Buddhism in general, including the practice of mindfulness, will find this treatise to be an excellent choice. Bhante Gunaratana has produced another masterpiece in his eagerness to disseminate the truth among the denizens of the world.

The American scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Divided into ten thematic chapters, In the Buddha's Words reveals the full scope of the Buddha's discourses, from family life and marriage to renunciation and the path of insight. A concise, informative introduction precedes each chapter, guiding the reader toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow.
This book contains:
Clear translations of the Buddha’s original teachings
Thoughtfully curated selections from the Pali Canon
Chapters on the Buddha’s life, rebirth, suffering, liberation, and practice
A foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
In the Buddha's Words allows even readers unacquainted with Buddhism to grasp the significance of the Buddha's contributions to our world heritage. Taken as a whole, these texts bear eloquent testimony to the breadth and intelligence of the Buddha's teachings, and point the way to an ancient yet ever-vital path. Practitioners and scholars alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable.

In Bear Awareness English monk Ajahn Brahm answers actual questions from his meditation students—questions you may have had as well. While most mindfulness meditation teachers praise the benefits of bare awareness, he teaches bear awareness. He helps us make friends with the scary things that come up on the cushion, and he knows how to lift the mood with a well-placed stuffed teddy—or a well-timed pun.

The sound of silence is like a subtlety behind everything that you awaken to; you don't notice it if you're seeking the extremes. Yet as we start to become more poised, more present, fully receptive of all this moment has to offer, we start to experience it vividly and listening to it can draw us ever--deeper into the mysteries of now.

When we add kindness to mindfulness we get “kindfulness.” Kindfulness is the cause of relaxation. It brings ease to the body, to the mind, and to the world. Kindfulness allows healing to happen. So don’t just be mindful, be kindful!