Selves & Not-self: The Buddhist Teaching on Anatta

by Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Selves & Not-self: The Buddhist Teaching on Anatta. A series of eight talks on anatta, or not-self, given at a ten-day retreat in Provence, France. Also there are relevant selections from the Pali Canon at end of the book.

Freely Available at dhammatalks.org

Genres: Buddhism, Religion, Philosophy, Spirituality, Nonfiction

80 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu, also known as Ajaan Geoff (born Geoffrey DeGraff, 1949), is an American Theravada Buddhist monk of the Dhammayut Order (Dhammayutika Nikaya), Thai forest kammatthana tradition. He is currently the abbot of Metta Forest Monastery in San Diego County. Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu is a translator of the Pāli Canon as well as more modern Buddhist works and the author of many articles and books on Dhamma.

Reviews

[Duc Anh · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book on self and not self strategy buddhism. Ajahn Geoff write in an erudite and compassionate way to illustrate how the path really work. He s a true gem in this world and is a master of his own league.

[Ági · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can only recommend it. Well written summary of the topic.