Theravada Books

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Mindfulness in Plain English Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.16 — 18,917 ratings — published 1992
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In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (The Teachings of the Buddha) In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (The Teachings of the Buddha)
by (shelved 9 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.21 — 4,346 ratings — published 2005
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The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Majjhima Nikaya The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Majjhima Nikaya (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.56 — 1,299 ratings — published 1995
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A Still Forest Pool: The Insight Meditation of Achaan Chah (Quest Book) A Still Forest Pool: The Insight Meditation of Achaan Chah (Quest Book)
by (shelved 8 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.44 — 570 ratings — published 1985
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The Dhammapada The Dhammapada (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.27 — 31,284 ratings — published -400
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The Path of Purification: Visuddhimagga The Path of Purification: Visuddhimagga (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.44 — 187 ratings — published 430
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Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.59 — 545 ratings — published 2004
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The Long Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Digha Nikaya (The Teachings of the Buddha) The Long Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Digha Nikaya (The Teachings of the Buddha)
by (shelved 6 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.48 — 840 ratings — published 1995
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Wisdom Wide and Deep: A Practical Handbook for Mastering Jhana and Vipassana Wisdom Wide and Deep: A Practical Handbook for Mastering Jhana and Vipassana (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.28 — 93 ratings — published 2011
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Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond: A Meditator's Handbook Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond: A Meditator's Handbook (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,004 ratings — published 2006
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Food for the Heart: The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah Food for the Heart: The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.50 — 1,030 ratings — published 1992
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Practical Insight Meditation Practical Insight Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.47 — 157 ratings — published 1971
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The Life of the Buddha: According to the Pali Canon The Life of the Buddha: According to the Pali Canon (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.21 — 272 ratings — published 1972
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The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Samyutta Nikaya The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Samyutta Nikaya (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.66 — 406 ratings — published 2000
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Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English: An Introductory guide to Deeper States of Meditation Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English: An Introductory guide to Deeper States of Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.06 — 755 ratings — published 2009
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Jhanas in Theravada Buddhism Jhanas in Theravada Buddhism (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.57 — 14 ratings — published 1988
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Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree: The Buddha's Teachings on Voidness Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree: The Buddha's Teachings on Voidness (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.46 — 218 ratings — published 1994
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The Four Noble Truths The Four Noble Truths (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.29 — 331 ratings — published 1992
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Dhamma Within Reach: A Guide to Endurance, Patience and Wisdom Dhamma Within Reach: A Guide to Endurance, Patience and Wisdom (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.70 — 27 ratings — published 2021
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Great Disciples of the Buddha: Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacy (The Teachings of the Buddha) Great Disciples of the Buddha: Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacy (The Teachings of the Buddha)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.65 — 262 ratings — published 1997
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The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Anguttara Nikaya The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Anguttara Nikaya (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.72 — 265 ratings — published
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Awareness Itself Awareness Itself (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.04 — 49 ratings — published 2011
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Living Dharma: Teachings of Twelve Buddhist Masters Living Dharma: Teachings of Twelve Buddhist Masters (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.15 — 216 ratings — published 1983
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With Each and Every Breath With Each and Every Breath (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.34 — 310 ratings — published 2013
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The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.43 — 1,396 ratings — published 1994
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The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.37 — 3,850 ratings — published 1987
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Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness: Walking the Buddha's Path (Meditation in Plain English) Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness: Walking the Buddha's Path (Meditation in Plain English)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,621 ratings — published 2001
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The Art of Disappearing: Buddha's Path to Lasting Joy The Art of Disappearing: Buddha's Path to Lasting Joy (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.30 — 529 ratings — published 2011
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Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Difficulties Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Difficulties (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.44 — 1,985 ratings — published 2004
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What the Buddha Taught What the Buddha Taught (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.18 — 13,314 ratings — published 1959
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The only way to jhāna: Meditation according to the early Suttas The only way to jhāna: Meditation according to the early Suttas (ebook)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.48 — 21 ratings — published
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The Way to Ultimate Calm: Selected Discourses of Webu Sayadaw The Way to Ultimate Calm: Selected Discourses of Webu Sayadaw (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.47 — 32 ratings — published 2001
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Loving-Kindness in Plain English: The Practice of Metta Loving-Kindness in Plain English: The Practice of Metta (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.29 — 360 ratings — published
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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.13 — 554 ratings — published 2012
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SOTĀPATTIMAGGA - The Path of the Sotāpanna SOTĀPATTIMAGGA - The Path of the Sotāpanna (ebook)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.38 — 8 ratings — published
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Patipada: Venerable Ācariya Mun's Path of Practice Patipada: Venerable Ācariya Mun's Path of Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 5.00 — 12 ratings — published 1997
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The Path Of Serenity And Insight: An Explanation Of Buddhist Jhanas The Path Of Serenity And Insight: An Explanation Of Buddhist Jhanas (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.62 — 47 ratings — published 2002
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Practicing the Jhanas: Traditional Concentration Meditation as Presented by the Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw Practicing the Jhanas: Traditional Concentration Meditation as Presented by the Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.11 — 145 ratings — published 2009
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Right Concentration: A Practical Guide to the Jhanas Right Concentration: A Practical Guide to the Jhanas (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.36 — 560 ratings — published 2015
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Noble Strategy: Essays on the Buddhist Path Noble Strategy: Essays on the Buddhist Path (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.45 — 73 ratings — published 1999
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The Truth of Rebirth: And Why it Matters for Buddhist Practice The Truth of Rebirth: And Why it Matters for Buddhist Practice (ebook)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.24 — 29 ratings — published 2012
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Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.43 — 7,078 ratings — published 1991
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Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.30 — 378 ratings — published 2005
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Focused and Fearless: A Meditator's Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity Focused and Fearless: A Meditator's Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.14 — 279 ratings — published 2008
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Being Nobody, Going Nowhere: Meditations on the Buddhist Path Being Nobody, Going Nowhere: Meditations on the Buddhist Path (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,407 ratings — published 1987
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A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.24 — 11,744 ratings — published 1993
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The Mind and the Way: Buddhist Reflections on Life The Mind and the Way: Buddhist Reflections on Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.46 — 133 ratings — published 1994
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Knowing and Seeing Knowing and Seeing (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.38 — 39 ratings — published 2000
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Mindfulness of Breathing and Four Elements Meditation Mindfulness of Breathing and Four Elements Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.00 — 9 ratings — published 2009
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Psychotherapy East & West by Alan W. WattsThe Dhammapada by AnonymousWhat the Buddha Taught by Walpola RahulaOn Love and Loneliness by J. KrishnamurtiThe Bhagavad Gita 101 by Matthew Barnes
Indian philosophy
117 books — 15 voters
The Heart Sutra by AnonymousThe Diamond Sutra by AnonymousThe Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat HanhThe Diamond That Cuts Through Illusion by Thich Nhat HanhThe Essence of the Heart Sutra by Dalai Lama XIV
Buddhist Sutras
24 books — 13 voters

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Sharon Salzberg
“Meditation can be a refuge, but it is not a practice in which real life is ever excluded. The strength of mindfulness is that it enables us to hold difficult thoughts and feelings in a different way—with awareness, balance, and love”
Sharon Salzberg, Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection

Thanissaro Bhikkhu
“The Buddhist teachings on respect for other people point in two directions. First, the obvious one: respect for those ahead of you on the path. As the Buddha once said, friendship with admirable people is the whole of the holy life, for their words and examples will help get you on the path to release. This doesn’t mean that you need to obey their teachings or accept them unthinkingly. You simply owe it to yourself to give them a respectful hearing and their teachings an honest try. give them a respectful hearing and their teachings an honest try. Even— especially—when their advice is unpleasant, you should treat it with respect. As Dhammapada 76 states,

Regard him as one who
points out
treasure,
the wise one who
seeing your faults
rebukes you.
Stay with this sort of sage.
For the one who stays
with a sage of this sort,
things get better,
not worse.”
Thanissaro Bhikkhu, The Karma of Questions

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