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Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.16 — 19,239 ratings — published 1992
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 — 4,474 ratings — published 2005
The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Majjhima Nikaya (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.56 — 1,303 ratings — published 1995
A Still Forest Pool: The Insight Meditation of Achaan Chah (Quest Book)
by (shelved 8 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.44 — 583 ratings — published 1985
The Dhammapada (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.27 — 32,002 ratings — published -400
The Path of Purification: Visuddhimagga (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.45 — 191 ratings — published 430
Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.60 — 555 ratings — published 2004
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 — 852 ratings — published 1995
Wisdom Wide and Deep: A Practical Handbook for Mastering Jhana and Vipassana (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.29 — 94 ratings — published 2011
Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond: A Meditator's Handbook (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,020 ratings — published 2006
Food for the Heart: The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.50 — 1,053 ratings — published 1992
Practical Insight Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.48 — 163 ratings — published 1971
The Life of the Buddha: According to the Pali Canon (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.21 — 277 ratings — published 1972
The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Samyutta Nikaya (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.65 — 405 ratings — published 2000
Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English: An Introductory guide to Deeper States of Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.05 — 767 ratings — published 2009
Jhanas in Theravada Buddhism (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.57 — 14 ratings — published 1988
Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree: The Buddha's Teachings on Voidness (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.45 — 220 ratings — published 1994
The Four Noble Truths (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.28 — 340 ratings — published 1992
Dhamma Within Reach: A Guide to Endurance, Patience and Wisdom (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.70 — 33 ratings — published 2021
Great Disciples of the Buddha: Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacy (The Teachings of the Buddha)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.64 — 268 ratings — published 1997
The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Anguttara Nikaya (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.71 — 267 ratings — published
Awareness Itself (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.05 — 57 ratings — published 2011
Living Dharma: Teachings of Twelve Buddhist Masters (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.16 — 222 ratings — published 1983
With Each and Every Breath (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.33 — 322 ratings — published 2013
The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.43 — 1,466 ratings — published 1994
The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.37 — 3,953 ratings — published 1987
Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness: Walking the Buddha's Path (Meditation in Plain English)
by (shelved 4 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,647 ratings — published 2001
The Art of Disappearing: Buddha's Path to Lasting Joy (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.30 — 536 ratings — published 2011
Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Difficulties (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.44 — 2,011 ratings — published 2004
The Expositor (Atthasālinī): Buddhaghosa's Commentary on the Dhammasangaṇī, the First Book of the Abhidhamma Piṭaka
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.50 — 4 ratings — published 1999
What the Buddha Taught (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.18 — 13,799 ratings — published 1959
The only way to jhāna: Meditation according to the early Suttas (ebook)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.52 — 23 ratings — published
The Way to Ultimate Calm: Selected Discourses of Webu Sayadaw (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.42 — 33 ratings — published 2001
Loving-Kindness in Plain English: The Practice of Metta (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.28 — 372 ratings — published
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.12 — 571 ratings — published 2012
SOTĀPATTIMAGGA - The Path of the Sotāpanna (ebook)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.29 — 7 ratings — published
Patipada: Venerable Ācariya Mun's Path of Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.86 — 14 ratings — published 1997
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
Practicing the Jhanas: Traditional Concentration Meditation as Presented by the Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.12 — 150 ratings — published 2009
Right Concentration: A Practical Guide to the Jhanas (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.38 — 589 ratings — published 2015
Refuge: An Introduction to the Buddha, Dhamma, & Sangha
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.50 — 60 ratings — published
Noble Strategy: Essays on the Buddhist Path (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.44 — 78 ratings — published 1999
The Truth of Rebirth: And Why it Matters for Buddhist Practice (ebook)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.23 — 31 ratings — published 2012
Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.44 — 7,269 ratings — published 1991
Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.30 — 388 ratings — published 2005
Focused and Fearless: A Meditator's Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.16 — 280 ratings — published 2008
Being Nobody, Going Nowhere: Meditations on the Buddhist Path (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,443 ratings — published 1987
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 — 11,836 ratings — published 1993
The Mind and the Way: Buddhist Reflections on Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.47 — 135 ratings — published 1994
Knowing and Seeing (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as theravada)
avg rating 4.38 — 39 ratings — published 2000
“Animosity does not eradicate animosity. Only by loving kindness is animosity dissolved. This law is ancient and eternal. (attributed to Buddha)”
― The Dhammapada
― The Dhammapada
“Manopubbangama dhamma
manosettha manomaya
manasa ce padutthena
bhasati va karoti va
tato nam dukkhamanveti
cakkamva vahato padam.”
― The Dhammapada
manosettha manomaya
manasa ce padutthena
bhasati va karoti va
tato nam dukkhamanveti
cakkamva vahato padam.”
― The Dhammapada