Buddhism For The Young (Stage 4) - The stage 4 takes the student to a number of topics that kindles the interest of students in the teachings of the Buddha as stated in Sutras such as Sigalovada sutta, Mangala Sutta, Parabhava Sutta, Wasala Sutta and vyaggapajja Sutta. It also deals with topics such as the three salient features of all conditional things, free thinking, the four sublime states of living in the simplest language. Assignments and activities provided are sure to broaden the vision of the student.
JUST SEEING - In eloquent, expressive language this book explores in depth the Buddha's significant teaching, "When seeing, just see; when hearing, just hear," as it applies to the practice of insight meditation as taught by Mahasi Sayadaw. Along the way, the book touches on the two kinds of reality-ultimate and conventional-expounded in the Abhidhamma. The author explains these two realities through the example of a pointillist painting of Seurat that can be viewed in two ways. In addition, there are meditation instructions for beginners, an appendix on the perceptual process as described in Buddhist metaphysics, and a crossword puzzle of Pali terms.
Tranquility and Insight - This widely acclaimed book explains the methods of Buddhist meditation in a concise yet complete account according to the oldest Buddhist tradition. While providing all the information necessary to proper understanding, the stress is on the need for practice and personal commitment. “An excellent reference book ... Will appeal to beginners and non-beginners alike.” (Buddhist Studies Review)