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Author Bhante Gunaratana, a renowned meditation master, takes us step by step through the myths, realities, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. The book showcases Bhante G’s trademark clarity and wit, as he explores the tool of meditation, what it does, and how to make it work.

Both broad and deep, this eye-opening book is one of the best available overviews of the radical psychological teachings underlying the Buddhist approach to freedom and peace. Sophisticated without being daunting, brilliantly clear without becoming simplistic, Andrew Olendzki’s writing is filled with rich phrases, remarkable images, and the fruits of decades of careful thought. Grounded in profound scholarship, psychological sophistication, and many years of teaching and personal practice, this much-anticipated collection of essays will appeal to anyone looking to gain a richer understanding of Buddhism’s experiential tools for exploring the inner world. In Unlimiting Mind, Olendzki provokes fresh and familiar reflections on core Buddhist teachings. 

Whether mere bumps in the road or genuine crises, we live in a world of unwanted events that no willpower can prevent. In The Art of Disappearing, Ajahn Brahm helps us learn to abandon the headwind of false expectations and follow instead the Buddha’s path of understanding. Releasing our attachment to past and future, to self and other, we can directly experience the natural state of serenity underlying all our thoughts and discover the bliss of the present moment. In that space, we learn what it is to disappear. Ajahn Brahm, an unparalleled guide to the bliss of meditation, makes the journey as fun as it is rewarding.
The Art of Disappearing, comprised of a series of teachings Ajahn Brahm gave to the monks of Bodhinyana Monastery, where he serves as abbot, offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of contemporary Buddhism’s most engaging figures.

108 Metaphors For Mindfulness - This engaging and accessible little book is filled with both humor and profound teaching. It presents 108 metaphors for mindfulness, meditation practice, the nature of the self, change, deep acceptance, and other related concepts that Dr. Kozak has cultivated over twenty-five years of meditating, practicing yoga, and working as a clinical psychologist. Metaphors are indispensable to understanding mindfulness, and to help deeply internalize it and make it a part of everyday life. These mentally catchy images can motivate us to practice, show us how and where to bring mindfulness to life in our personal experience, and help us employ powerful methods for transformation.

Mindfulness A To Z - From Acceptance to Zafu, Mindfulness A to Z offers a wealth of inspirational advice and practical instruction on how to bring mindfulness fully into your life. In each entry, Dr. Kozak combines his personal insights and expert guidance on all aspects of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness A to Z presents a multifaceted look at living mindfully in our hectic world, whether dealing with internal conflict, such as fear of missing out, technical problems, such as how to meditate comfortably, or everyday joys such as finding your smile. Whether you devour the whole book in one sitting, or read an entry a day, Mindfulness A to Z will be a great resource for building better practices in your daily life.

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.

Bhante Gunaratana - Bhante G., as he is affectionately called - has long been among the most beloved Buddhist teachers in the West. Ordained at twelve, he would eventually become the first Buddhist chaplain at an American university, the founder of a retreat center and monastery, and a bestselling author. Here, Bhante G. lays bare the often-surprising ups and downs of his seventy-five years, from his boyhood in Sri Lanka to his decades of sharing the insights of the Buddha, telling his story with the "plain-English" approach for which he is so renowned.

In simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness, and move closer to our spiritual goals.
Based on the classic Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most succinct yet rich explanations of meditation, Bhante's presentation is nonetheless thoroughly modern. The Satipatthana Sutta has become the basis of all mindfulness meditation, and Bhante unveils it to the reader in his trademark "plain English" style.
Contemplating the Four Foundations of Mindfulness—mindfulness of the body, of feelings, of the mind, and of phenomena themselves—is recommended for all practitioners. Newcomers will find The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English lays a strong groundwork for mindfulness practice and gives them all they need to get started right away, and old hands will find rich subtleties and insights to help consolidate and clarify what they may have begun to see for themselves. People at every state of the spiritual path will benefit from reading this book.

කැටයම් කලා ආරාමය

සමයවර්ධන පාලි - සිංහල ශබ්දාර්ණවය

A History Of Pali Literature - This book is in 2 volumes and has become a classic in Pali studies. It provides a vast amount of information about early Buddhism and about early Indian ancient history. It is a valuable reference book for the scholar as well as the general reader interested in Buddhism.

The Pilgrimage of Fa Hian - recounts the remarkable journey of the Chinese Buddhist monk Fa Hian during the 5th century AD. Travelling from China to India, Fa Hian embarked on a pilgrimage to visit the sacred Buddhist sites associated with the life of the Buddha. His travels took him through diverse landscapes, cultures, and kingdoms, offering valuable insights into the religious and cultural milieu of ancient South Asia. This firsthand account provides a vivid depiction of the people, places, and practices encountered by Fa Hian along his arduous pilgrimage, shedding light on the spread and development of Buddhism in the region. Through meticulous observation and introspection, Fa Hian's narrative offers readers a unique perspective on the spiritual quest for enlightenment and the enduring legacy of the Buddha's teachings. "The Pilgrimage of Fa Hian" is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and enlighten readers with its profound insights into the Buddhist faith and the human spirit's quest for truth and liberation.

Mindful Politics - What insight does religion have to offer politics? How can we as concerned citizens move beyond the particulars of legislation and party affiliation, and take direct action? How, amid divisive and challenging times, can personal growth and effective advocacy take place together? In short, Mindful Politics offers the perspectives of 34 important authors and thinkers on how each of us, right now, can make the world a better place. "The essays in Mindful Politics do just that , gently pushing us to think beyond orthodox solutions , drawing upon ancient wisdom to cope with the violence and insecurity of our time, giving us inspiration and hope." (Howard Zinn)

We all want to find happiness. But how do we go about it? In this easygoing and clear-sighted guide, celebrated Buddhist meditation and philosophy master His Eminence Khangser Rinpoche provides us with down-to-earth advice on how to train our minds and find our own innate wisdom and kindness along the way. He helps us see the profound insight that is open to us all, and how it can awaken us to the truth of the way things are. This insight into the truth, and the practices that help you cultivate this awareness, transform suffering into wisdom and compassion—and ultimately joy.

කුරුන්දි විහාර වංසය - ථෙරවාදි බුදු දහමේ කේන්ද්‍රස්ථානය වූ ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ, උතුරු පළාතේ පිහිටි විශාල ම බෞද්ධ මධ්‍යස්ථානය වූ කුරුන්දි විහාරයේ ක්‍රම පිළිවෙළ හෙවත් වංශ කථාව කියනු වස් සංග්‍රහ කළ සාර සංග්‍රහය, කුරුන්දි විහාර වංශයයි. මෙහි අන්තර්ගත ව ඇති සෑම ලිපියක් ම පාහේ සපයාගත හැකි සියලු මූලාශ්‍රය පිළිබඳ උනන්දු වෙමින් ‌කෙෂ්ත්‍ර දත්ත පිළිබඳ ව ද මහත් සේ විශ්වාසයක් ගොඩනඟා ඇත. 

How Buddhism Empowers Personal And Social Change - Embark on a transformative journey with "Unleashing the Inner Potential: How Buddhism Empowers Personal and Social Change”. Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of the Buddha's teachings, which transcend the ages to address contemporary challenges like climate change, sustainability, exclusion, and injustice. Discover the revolutionary concept introduced by Siddhartha Gautama the Buddha some 2,500 years ago.

A Practical Sanskrit Dictionary - is an essential companion for students and enthusiasts of Sanskrit, offering a comprehensive guide to the language's vocabulary and usage. This practical reference work provides clear and concise definitions of Sanskrit words, along with examples of their usage in classical and modern contexts. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, this dictionary is a valuable resource for understanding and interpreting Sanskrit texts with ease and accuracy.

The Pali word jhana literally means “to meditate.” It also refers to a traditional series of states of absorption, each deeper than the last, in which the mind is undistracted by sensation, thoughts, or moods. Shaila Catherine’s friendly, wise approach, blended with contemporary examples and pragmatic "how to" instructions that anyone can try, will show meditators (and non-meditators) how to attain these extraordinary states with relative ease.

What would life be like if each one of us chose compassion over anger, loving-kindness over hatred, awareness over ignorance? The Mind and the Way demonstrates a radically simple approach to life, one in which we are able to awaken to our true loving nature and delight in the mystery and wonder of the world. With warmth and a wonderful sense of humor, Ajahn Sumedho draws on the experiences of ordinary life to convey Buddhist insights that for 2,500 years have continued to remain vital and pertinent to our lives.

In addition to practitioners of Insight meditation, those who engage in other meditation forms such as Dzogchen, Mahamudra, and Zazen will find that The Four Foundations of Mindfulness provides new ways of understanding how to approach and deepen their own practices.
The entire Great Discourse is included here, accompanied by a beautifully clear commentary from the great scholar-yogi, Venerable U Silananda.

Since its beginning, Buddhism has been intimately concerned with confronting and understanding death and dying. Indeed, the tradition emphasizes turning toward the realities of sickness, old age, and death—and using those very experiences to develop wisdom and liberating compassion. In recent decades, Buddhist chaplains and caregivers all over the world have been drawing on this tradition to contribute greatly to the development of modern palliative and hospice care in the secular world at large. Specifically Buddhist hospice programs have been further developing and applying traditional Buddhist practices of preparing for death, attending the dying, and comforting the bereaved.