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25 recommendations from Pariyatti for starting a library ~

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Along the Path – The Meditator’s Guide to the Buddha’s Land Practical and inspiring information for meditators who plan to visit India and Nepal and the sacred sites where the Buddha lived and taught. A rich anthology of deeply inspiring stories relating to each of the pilgrimage sites connected to the Buddha’s life and teaching.	An Ancient Path - Talks on Vipassana Meditation as Taught by SN Goenka Author and psychiatrist Paul Fleischman gave these talks on Vipassana meditation to various audiences in Europe and America, and the circumstances of each talk shaped the presentation and subsequent question and answer session.	Anguttara Nikaya Anthology Anthology of 154 selected discourses from the Anguttara Nikaya in the Pali Canon. Original translation by Nyanaponika Thera. This translation revised by Bhikkhu Bodhi.
The Art of Living, by William Hart The classic introduction to Vipassana meditation. A full-length study of the teaching of S. N. Goenka, prepared under his guidance and with his approval. Useful for meditators and non-meditators alike. The first book to appear in English that accurately describes the practice of Vipassana at length for the general reader. Includes stories by Goenkaji as well as answers to students’ questions.	The Buddha's Ancient Path, by Piyadassi Thera A thorough exposition of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Noble Path by a renowned scholar-monk from Sri Lanka, who also traveled and studied in the West.	Connected Discourses of the Buddha - Samyutta Nikaya, trans. by Bhikkhu Bodhi The third division of the Sutta Pitaka covers a wide range of topics, including topics such as dependent origination, the seven factors of enlightenment, the five aggregates, the six sense bases, the four noble truths and the eightfold noble path. A repository for the many short but pithy suttas of the Buddha disclosing his radical insights into the nature of reality and his unique path to liberation.
Dana - The Practice of Giving, ed Bhikkhu Bodhi In the teaching of the Buddha, the practice of giving claims a place of special eminence, one which singles it out as being in a sense the foundation and seed of spiritual development.	Dhammapada Verses and Stories An anthology of 423 verses from the Pali Canon offering a succinct expression of the Buddha's teaching. The stories, taken from the commentary further enhance the meaning of the verses.	Essentials of Buddha-Dhamma in Meditative Practice, by Sayagyi U Ba Khin A brief essay of extraordinary conciseness, clarity and power, in which the teacher of S. N. Goenka sums up the technique of Vipassana. This short discourse was composed by Sayagyi U Ba Khin for his foreign students, who were not able to easily come to Myanmar for further practice and guidance.
Great Disciples of the Buddha - their Lives, their Works, their Legacy, by Hellmuth Hecker , Nyanaponika Thera, Bhikkhu Bodhi Heartening and engaging accounts of twenty-four of the Buddha's most celebrated disciples.	In The Buddha's Words - An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon, trans. Bhikkhu Bodhi Selected discourses from the Pali Canon designed to reveal the outline and breadth of the Buddha's teaching.	Jataka Tales of the Buddha - An Anthology, 3 vol. Stories of the Buddha's past births, relating his experiences as he passed from life to life on the way to becoming a Buddha.
Karma & Chaos - New and Collected Essays on Vipassana Meditation Eight essays by Dr. Paul Fleischman in this thoughtful work probe the heart of the Buddha's legacy to humanity: self-correction through meditation.	The Life of the Buddha - According to the Pāli Canon, by Nanamoli Thera A unique biography that presents the Buddha's revolutionary solution for humanity, leading to the end of craving, aversion and ignorance. Told through the vivid recollections of his attendant Ananda and other disciples, drawn from the the Pali Canon, the teachings of "the Awakened One" reveal a warm and moving portrait of the historical Buddha, Siddhattha Gotama.	Long Discourses of the Buddha – Digha Nikaya, trans. by Maurice Walshe The first collection of the Sutta Pitaka — these suttas reveal the gentleness, compassion, power and penetrating wisdom of the Buddha. Included are teachings on mindfulness, on morality, concentration and wisdom, on dependent origination, on the roots and causes of wrong views, and a long description of Buddha's last days.
Manual of the Excellent Man, by Ledi Sayadaw In response to a request from a layperson, Ven. Ledi Sayadaw wrote this manual offering guidance on the development of insight, clarification of doctrinal aspects, and how to advance from being a blind worlding to that of wisdom and virtue.	Metta - Universal Love, by Acharya Buddharakkhita The ethics, the psychology, the blessings and power of metta.	Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha – Majjhima Nikaya, trans. by Ven. Nanamoli Thera This second division of the Sutta Pitaka offers a comprehensive assortment of the Buddha’s teachings, which range from basic ethics to instructions in meditation and liberating insight, showing the Buddha in dialogue with kings and princes, priests and ascetics, simple villagers and erudite philosophers.
Noble Eightfold Path - The Way to the End of Suffering, by Bhikkhu Bodhi A concise, clear, and thorough explanation of the Eightfold Path. Bhikkhu Bodhi examines each path-factor to determine how they relate to practical training of the mind. The final chapter focuses on the unity of the factors leading to the goal of liberation.	On Living Life Well - Echoes of the words of the Buddha from the Theravada Tradition, John Ross Carter Talks by internationally known Buddhist scholars about discerning meaning in this life and how to live more freely through it.	Sayagyi U Ba Khin Journal This journal commemorates U Ba Khin's exemplary life and teaching. It contains a selection of his discourses, and biographical sketches of his life and the lives of the teachers who preceded him.
Similes of the Buddha, Hellmuth Hecker An introductory guide to the rich, wonderful, and profound world of the Buddha’s similes.	The Way to Ultimate Calm - Selected Discourses of Webu Sayadaw The essential handbook to the Ven. Webu Sayadaw's rigorous and engaging style of Dhamma exhortation.	The Word of the Buddha, by Nyanatiloka Thera This short work by the eminent German scholar-monk presents extracts from the original Pali texts, arranged to present the teaching in a concise, coherent fashion.
What the Buddha Taught, by Walpola Rahula An ideal introduction to the Buddha’s teachings, offering the reader an overview of the essential teachings, including: the Four Noble Truths, the Buddhist attitude of mind, the Noble Eightfold Path, meditation and mental development, and what the Buddha taught and the world today.

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Buddha prints

noreply@blogger.com (Pariyatti) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:13:00 +0000

The Golden Buddha

Buddha paintings made into giclee prints by artist Douglas O Smith.

7 x 9" prints with 11 x 14" matting.

Sitting at Sunrise	Moonlight Meditation
Teachings	Reflections with Lotus
Love and Kindness to all Beings	Discourse of the Buddha
The Path	Liberation

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Pariyatti's audio books ~ mp3 downloads

noreply@blogger.com (Pariyatti) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:56:00 +0000

Art of Living, by William Hart

Audio book version of the definitive study of the teaching of S. N. Goenka, prepared under his guidance and with his approval. Useful for meditators and non-meditators alike. This was the first book to appear in English that accurately describes the practice of Vipassana at length for the general reader. Read by the author.

Children of Silence and Slow Time, by Ian McCrorie

This new book of poems, read by the author, offers the reader repeated glimpses into the benefit of meditation by shining a light on the many detours we all take from time to time.

The Moon Appears When the Water is Still, by Ian McCrorie

Culled from the Buddha's teaching, contemporary literature, and the author's own life lessons; a gently humorous, powerful yet sweet gathering of story-poems. Those practicing meditation may find refreshment, joy and a challenge to apply their practice in daily life; others may find an observant and empathetic voice in these lines. Read by the author.

You Can Never Speak Up Too Often for the Love of All Things, by Paul R. Fleischman M.D.

Poems based on themes from meditation, inspired by the hope of promote loving kindness and kinship through the realization of impermanence. Influenced by classical poetry, anchored in social and ethical values, the author attempts to integrate scientific thought with poetic and reverential awareness of the natural world. Read by the author.

An Ancient Path, by Paul R. Fleischman M.D.

Author and psychiatrist Paul Fleischman gave these talks to various audiences in Europe and America in 2007. The nature of each audience partly shaped the contents of each talk. Several question and answer sessions are included.

Pariyatti's ebooks

noreply@blogger.com (Pariyatti) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:12:00 +0000

ebooks!


Along the Path - The Meditator's Guide to the Buddha's Land Practical and inspiring information for meditators who plan to visit India and Nepal and the sacred sites where the Buddha lived. A rich anthology of inspiring stories relating to each of the sites connected to the Buddha’s life and teaching.	An Ancient Path - Talks on Vipassana Meditation as Taught by SN Goenka Author and psychiatrist Paul Fleischman gave these talks on Vipassana meditation to various audiences in Europe and America, and the circumstances of each talk shaped the presentation and subsequent question and answer session.	*Approaching the* Dhamma – Buddhist Texts and Practices in South and Southeast Asia Eleven essays from leading scholars in Buddhist Studies honor the late Godwin Samararatne, "scholar, meditation master, social worker, and spiritual friend to many in Sri Lanka and beyond."

The Art of Living – Vipassana Meditation As Taught by S.N. Goenka In English, Spanish, Italian Farsi, Czech The classic introduction to Vipassana meditation. A full-length study of the teaching of S. N. Goenka, prepared under his guidance and with his approval. Useful for meditators and non-meditators alike. The first book to appear in English that accurately describes the practice of Vipassana at length for the general reader. Includes stories by Goenkaji as well as answers to students’ questions.	The Buddha Taught Nonviolence, Not Pacifism, by Paul Fleischman A substantial essay and a poem about the Buddha's teaching on nonviolence, inspired by the events of September 11, 2001.	Buddhavacana – A Pali Reader, by Glenn Wallis A comprehensive Pali reader intended to enable a student to move directly into reading the Pali Nikayas. Sixteen suttas, each with a word by word guide, brief grammatical annotations; and at the end of the whole book, polished translations by Wallis himself of all the suttas. A familiarity with basic Pali grammar is recommended; A Pali Primer by Lily De Silva is an excellent guide for this purpose.

Cultivating Inner Peace - Exploring the Psychology, Wisdom & Poetry of Gandhi, Thoreau, the Buddha, and others, by Paul Fleischman Life sketches of such diverse exemplars as Helen and Scott Nearing, the Shakers, Walt Whitman, Gandhi, John Muir, Thoreau and Rabindranath Tagore illustrate a dispassionate—and learnable—equipoise in the face of everyday suffering that leads to inner peace.	In the Hope of Nibbana - The Ethics of Theravada Buddhism, by Winston King The connection between ethics and the structure of Buddhist doctrine and practice. An overview of Buddhist psychology, the process of self-perfection, and a description of the ultimate goal of Nibbana, or Nirvana. The layperson`s dedication to performing meritorious actions “in the hope of Nibbana” is a central theme, along with the struggle to align ethical values with the realities of the modern world.	Karma & Chaos - New and Collected Essays on Vipassana Meditation, by Paul Fleischman Eight new and collected essays by Dr. Fleischman in this thoughtful work probe the heart of the Buddha's legacy to humanity: self-correction through meditation.


Letters from the Dhamma Brothers - Meditation Behind Bars, by Jenny Phillips Letters from 15 inmates at an Alabama maximum-security prison share the struggles and successes in their lives behind bars after undergoing a ten-day Vipassana retreat inside. Their efforts to keep meditating and to apply what they have learned to daily life in a harsh prison culture offer inspiration and insight.	The Life of the Buddha - According to the Pāli Canon, by Bhikkhu Nanamoli The Life of the Buddha is a unique biography that presents the Buddha's revolutionary solution for humanity, leading to the end of craving, aversion and ignorance. Told through the vivid recollections of his attendant Ananda and other disciples, drawn from the the Pali Canon, the teachings of "the Awakened One" reveal a warm and moving portrait of the historical Buddha, Siddhattha Gotama.	The Noble Eightfold Path - Way to the End of Suffering, by Bhikkhu Bodhi The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of suffering offers a concise, clear, and thorough explanation of the Eightfold Path. Bhikkhu Bodhi examines each path-factor to determine how they relate to practical training of the mind. The final chapter focuses on the unity of the factors leading to the goal of liberation.


On Living Life Well - Echoes of the Words of the Buddha from the Theravada Tradition, by John Ross Carter Talks by internationally known Buddhist scholars about discerning meaning in this life and how to live more freely through it. Subtle interpretations and extended elaborations of complex Buddhist insights into living more abundantly. Explanations of ancient religious practices still current today. Engaged discussions with American undergraduates.	Realizing Change - Vipassana Meditation in Action, by Ian Hetherington First-person accounts of the subtle yet profound experience of change activated by the practice of Vipassana. People from every walk of life, every country and culture, every age talk about their experiences.	The Buddha's Path to Deliverance, by Nyanatiloka Thera This ebook version of the classic anthology from the Pali Canon charts the entire course of spiritual development as prescribed in the most ancient Buddhist texts. Ven. Nyanatiloka Thera (1878-1957) was a prolific and highly regarded translator of Pali Buddhist texts into German and English.


The Moon Appears When the Water is Still - Reflections of the Dhamma, by Ian McCrorie Culled from the Buddha's teaching, contemporary literature, and the author's own life lessons; a gently humorous, powerful yet sweet gathering of story-poems. Those practicing meditation may find refreshment, joy and a challenge to apply their practice in daily life; others may find an observant and empathetic voice in these lines.	The Quiet Mind - A journey through space and mind, by John Coleman The Quiet Mind is a classic (and true) story of a spiritual odyssey. John Coleman, a CIA agent in Asia in the 1950's, is forced to resign when his cover is blown. He embarks on a vigorous pursuit of a different sort: a quest for spiritual truth.	The Vision of Dhamma, by Nyanaponika Thera The distinguished German scholar-monk Nyanaponika Thera explains some of the core issues in the teachings of the Buddha in lucid and accessible language.

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In the Buddha's Words

noreply@blogger.com (Pariyatti) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:56:00 +0000

The Pali Canon, the collection of texts the Theravada regards as the Word of the Buddha, remains the authoritative source of inspiration for millions of Buddhist practitioners worldwide. While various English translations of the discourses (suttas) have certainly inspired me to apply myself to the teachings, it was not until I read this anthology that my understanding of the overall structure of the Canon came to life. Bhikkhu Bodhi, an American-born scholar-monk ordained in Sri Lanka and former president of the Buddhist Publication Society, offers an exceptional presentation of how the suttas can be assigned within a complete system, revealing the intentional patterns of the doctrine, the Dhamma.

Selections from the five main collections of the Pali Canon are thematically organized into ten chapters conveying the full expanse of the Buddha's teachings, helping us to find our way "through the jungle of the suttas." I found the editor's introductions preceding each chapter to be remarkable clarifications of the concepts relevant to these themes, and coupled with thorough end notes that draw upon the classical commentaries of Acariya Buddhaghosa, these expositions have served as an excellent road map for my attempts to access the depth of the Canon.

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Buddhist Nuns: The Birth and Development of a Women’s Monastic Order

noreply@blogger.com (Pariyatti) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:31:00 +0000

Buddhist Nuns: The Birth and Development of a Women’s Monastic Order

This well-researched book documents the origins and growth of the community of nuns during and after the life of the Buddha. After discussing the conditions and circumstances necessary for the beginning of the order, the first nuns are then introduced as well as the struggles of the earliest initiates. Much detail is given to the working relationship between the nuns and monks, as well as that of the nuns and the lay community. Additional chapters touch on the poverty, sexual relations and spiritual progress of the nuns. The book covers a good portion of the Vinaya, and thoroughly examines the background of the origin of many of the disciplinary rules. The book also offers a fascinating look into the lives of both lay and monastic women in India during this momentous time, as well as a glimpse into the general socio-cultural landscape across the Ganges valley.

The reader is well-served by an insightful post-script on the disappearance of the Theravada community of nuns, as well as two appendices outlining in detail the disciplinary rules for the community of nuns. An index of proper names and subject matter also help the reader navigate the book.

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the Buddha taught nonviolence, not pacifism

noreply@blogger.com (Pariyatti) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:30:00 +0000

Paul Fleischman's book "the Buddha taught nonviolence, not pacifism" available now as an e-book at the Pariyatti bookstore, is by far one of the most mature and intelligent essays on a recurring and ultimately difficult subject that I have read. Every major faith, religion or belief system — and for that matter, every civilized society — in the world ultimately has to address the question: how do we respond to violence? What is the the role of society in the face of violence? A Christian, for example, who wants to follow the example of Christ will inevitably ask the question: since Christ was a man of peace, does this mean I should be a pacifist? People who follow the teaching of the Buddha are no exception. They are bound to ask how a person practicing a Dhammic way of life and embracing the Eightfold Noble Path can ever condone any acts of violence — whether they be retaliation for other violent acts, wars, criminal sanctions or even self-defense or defense of family.

Paul Fleischman, citing extensively to the teachings of the Buddha, eschews any simple — and ultimately simplistic and dogmatic — answers to these questions and instead takes a more profound and probing approach. He demonstrates that the Buddha's teaching of nonviolence requires each individual to repeatedly assess in each individual situation the consciousness behind an act of violence. What is the motive? What is the state of mind? Is the act being committed with anger and hate or through compassion? By refusing to provide pat answers to impossible questions, Dr. Fleischman shows that the Buddha was constantly demanding that the student of Dhamma consider the question of violence not from the point of view of a generic answer or a political equation or a socially acceptable norm, but in the context of Sila and his or her own state of mind. As Dr. Fleischman points out:

"Nonviolence as the Buddha taught it was directed at each interaction in each moment but was not a comforting myth for denying inescapable truths. Dhamma is a long path, a footpath, culminated by only the rare few, and not a fantasy exit from the exigencies of the human condition. There are no global solutions even hinted at anywhere in the Buddha's dispensation of Dhamma. His followers practice nonviolence because it anchors them in alertness and compassion, expresses and reinforces their own mental purification, builds identification with other beings -- human, animal, even seeds; and because it is their more cherished realization: mind matters most. Cultivation of love, peace and harmony is always the only irrefutable doctrineless meaning that people can experience."

This is indeed a sublime, profound and potentially life altering approach to a question that typically begs hackneyed, politically correct and shallow responses. Here is a teaching that each individual can embrace and build into his or her spiritual practice and growth. I recommend this book with all my heart to all who are courageous enough to make their own decisions and choices and not to seek an "ultimate truth" and simple answers from an outside source.

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Buddhism in a Nutshell

noreply@blogger.com (Pariyatti) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:13:00 +0000

Buddhism in a Nutshell by Narada Thera

This short book written by Narada Thera, a Theravada Buddhist monk, in 1933, has been reissued as an introductory text to those with little or no knowledge of the Buddha and his teachings. The book is divided into 10 short chapters and four appendices.

The first two chapters give an overview of the Buddha's life and the Tipitika (or Three Baskets), which is the main philosophical and moral body of the Buddha's teachings consisting of the Vinaya, Suttas, and Abhidhamma. There is also a brief discussion of the similarities and antecedence of the Tipitika to Western science and philosophy.

The next two chapters examine the teachings as to whether they can be classified as either a religion or an ethical system. The author concludes that it cannot be considered a religion except in the highest sense of purification or wisdom, etc. While it certainly is a moral and ethical system, the author highlights that this is just the start of the teachings, not the end in itself.

The author then discusses the Four Noble Truths and some salient features of Buddhism such as “tolerance, non-aggressiveness, rationality, practicability, efficacy, and universality” before examining in more detail topics such as kamma, rebirth, the 12 links of dependent origination, anatta, and nibbana. The last chapter outlines the Noble Eightfold Path as the path to nibbana. The appendices contain succinct and useful overviews of the techniques of anapana and metta meditations, as well as a list of the ten paramis, a meditation on “I”, and a short list of inspiring and thoughtful quotations.

The book was clearly written with a Western audience in mind, often comparing and contrasting the Buddha's teachings with Western science and philosophy. There are frequent quotations from Western thinkers such as Aldous Huxley, Lord Russell, H.G. Wells, and Robert Oppenheimer.

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The Buddha and His Message: Past, Present & Future

noreply@blogger.com (Pariyatti) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:46:00 +0000

The Buddha and His Message: Past, Present & Future

by Bikkhu Bodhi

This short book is a transcription of an introductory talk on the core of the Buddha's teaching that was delivered to a gathering of dignitaries at the United Nations on May 15, 2000. This day is commonly known in Buddhist countries as Vesak Day, or the full moon day in May on which the Buddha was born, became enlightened, and passed away. The speaker, Bhikkhu Bodhi, is an American-born monk in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, and must be considered one of the foremost English-language scholars of the Buddhist canon.

This talk was given in commemoration of “the first international recognition and celebration of Vesak at the United Nations”, and as such it was meant to serve as an introduction to educated laypeople who had little or no knowledge of the Buddha's teachings. In this regard, the speaker's target audience is quite similar to many who have taken a meditation course, or who have friends and family members who are interested in taking a course, and this easily readable book is an excellent introduction to a complex and lengthy subject.

Topics that this book touch on include the paramis, sila, samadhi and panna, rebirth and the countless lives of the bodhisatta, the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and the five precepts. There is also an overview and history of the spread of Dhamma and the various philosophical schools of thought. The book ends on a practical and pragmatic note by elucidating the potential for the Buddha's teachings to solve personal and societal problems at all levels.

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