Resources for Meditation and Buddhist Study
There are hundreds of books being published every year on the topic of Buddhism and meditation. This list represents both new and classic books that are faithful to the Buddha’s teaching as taught in the Pali cannon. You will also want to take advantage of the hundreds of free books and scripture translations available for free on line at Access to Insight, www.accesstoinsight.org, many by these very same authors. Other books written by Bhante Gunaratana are listed on our books page. This list is by no means exhaustive and is intended only as a starting point.
Recommended Reading
In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon
Mindfulness in Plain English
Mindfulness with Breathing: A Manual for Serious Beginners
Pure and Simple: The Extraordinary Teachings of a Thai Buddhist Laywoman
The Buddha
What the Buddha Taught
When the Iron Eagle Flies: Buddhism for the West
Being Dharma: The Essence of the Buddha's Teachings
Lovingkindness
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
The Heart of Buddhist Meditation
The Life of the Buddha: Acording to the Pali Canon
The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha: A New Translation of the Majjhima Nikaya