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The Vision of Dhamma: Buddhist Writings of Nyanaponika Thera

3 reviews
Nyanaponika Thera, Bhikkhu Bodhi

Weiser Books, 1986

Straight to the point
One of the most direct books on the Dhamma. No retorical ramblings, cuts straight to the point and offers practical advice in a guided manner on how to overcome suffering (from someone I am sure who has overcome it). A must for all Buddhists!

The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: A New Translation of the Samyutta Nikaya ; Translated from the Pali ; ...

9 reviews

Wisdom Pubns, 2000

The Samyutta Nikaya
The Samyutta Nikaya -- Connected Discourses of the Buddha -- is an integral work of the Pali Canon of Buddhism, the Scripture of Theravada Buddhism. This work is also considered canonical by later schools of Buddhism. The Connected Discourses is a lengthy, difficult work which focuses on philosophical teachings and on meditation practice. It was probably written for advanced students unlike ...

The Connected Discourses of the Buddha

5 reviews
Bhikkhu Bodhi

Wisdom Publications, 2000

A new standard for English translations of Buddhist texts
With the publication of this massive, two-volume text, American born and educated Bikkhu Bhodi presents to the English-speaking world the intellectual equivalent of the Hubble telescope. Peering through the gigantic lens one blinks a time or two in absolute amazement -- and then suddenly sees, with unprecedented clarity and brilliance, formerly unseen reaches of the spiritual cosmos. He beholds ...

A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma: Buddhist Publication Society, Sri Lanka, 11993 (Vipassana Meditation ...

4 reviews

Pariyatti Publishing, 2000

All you ever wanted to learn about the Theravada Abhidhamma
I heard that this book is supposed to be an *introduction* to the Abhidhamma. I heard that in Burma, this text must be memorized before one will have the opportunity to study from the Abhidhamma masters. The original canonical Abhidhamma is supposed to go into thousands of pages, with the commentaries adding more pages. However, Acariya Anuruddha managed to squeeze practically ALL of the ...

In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (Teachings of the Buddha)

23 reviews

Wisdom Publications, 2005

Great book. : A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE : ALL RELIGIONS
VERY GOOD BOOK. BUDDHAS WORDS FOR TRUE TO END SUFFERING AND ATTAIN PEACE GOOD TRANSLATION A FEW MISTAKES COULD BE BETTER STILL WORTH IT BECAUSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE IT GIVES. GOOD PRINTING I KNOW THE PUBLICATION PERSONALLY RIGHT NEAR MY WORK PLACE IN DAVIS SQ. PRICE LITTLE HIGH. EXCELLENCE OVERALL

Numerical Discourses of the Buddha: An Anthology of Suttas from the Anguttara Nikaya (Sacred Literature ...

4 reviews
Bhikkhu Bodhi

AltaMira Press, 2000

a gem
Excellent selection with a wonderful introduction. Words of wisdom that express some of the key ideas of the Master with a focus on advice for lay people and those who are undergoing the Training. A good primer for those who are preparing to tackle the major nikayas such as the Digha, Majjhima and Samyutta.

The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering

7 reviews
Bhikkhu Bodhi

Pariyatti Publishing, 2000

A true gem
This author writes with astonishing clarity and authority. Everything he touches turns into understanding. I highly recommend his other works as well, the commentaries on specific suttas published by the Buddhist Publication society. You will have to go a long way in life to find a better translator/commentator than Bhikku Bodhi.

A comprehensive manual of Abhidhamma: The Abhidhammattha Sangaha of Acariya Anuruddha
Bhikkhu Bodhi, 1999

This is the classical introduction to the study of Abhidhamma, the Buddhist philosophy of mind and mental processes. The work contains a translation of Acariya Anuruddha's Abhidhammattha Sangaha along with the Pali text and a detailed explanatory guide to this ancient philosophical psychology. A long introduction explains the basic principles of the Abhidhamma. Includes 48 charts and tables.