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Inspiring Books for Beginners
By Ashin Thittila
Buddhist Lectures offers a dignified view of how to develop our character in order to grow as a moral being and be able to practice meditation. Not only does Sayadaw explain the basic tenets of Theravada Buddhism in a clear and accessible way, his gentle teachings also embody the Buddhist qualities of lovingkindness and compassion.
By Nārada Mahā Thera
In this thorough introduction to Buddhism, the Venerable Nārada first presents a detailed account of the life of the Buddha before and after his enlightenment. The remainder of the book explains the key concepts of Buddha’s teachings, including the Four Noble Truths, kamma and rebirth, Dependent Origination, the characteristics of Nibbāna and the way to Nibbāna, the four sublime states (brahmavihārā), and the eight worldly conditions (lokadhamma), etc.
By Mahāsi Sayadaw
In this collection of discourses addressed to lay practitioners, Mahāsi Sayadaw answers the important questions of “What do we meditate on?” “How do we develop insight?” as well as “What do we meditate for? and “At what time do we meditate?”
By Mahāsi Sayadaw
These talks given by Mahāsi Sayadaw while traveling in Europe, America and Nepal focus on the fundamental teachings of the Buddha, and include complete instructions on how to practice Vipassanā meditation.
By Sayadaw U Pandita
Originally published under the title The Principles of Satipaṭṭhāna Vipassanā, this brief collection of talks provides a comprehensive teaching of Theravada Buddhist practice, such as the Buddha’s culture of moral integrity, concentration and understanding, the basic principles of insight meditation, how to arouse skillful states, and how to overcome the ten armies of Mara.
By Sayadaw U Pandita
These pithy words of advice from Sayadaw U Pandita provide invaluable guidance for living wisely in everyday life and for refining one’s meditation practice.
By Sayadaw U Pandita
Learning how to report one’s meditation experience properly to a teacher is an essential part of learning how to practice correctly. This guide explains step-by-step how to report correctly and concisely during an intensive retreat.
By Sayadaw U Kavindālankāra
When one gets sick, one needs suitable medicine and food to recover. Similarly, those who want to be free from the disease of mental defilements need to take the medicine of the Dhamma, or the Buddha’s teachings. This booklet is for those who want to find an effective medicine to cure the disease of mental defilements and be free from mental stress.
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