Buddhist/Eastern - Theravada Reference Books

Analayo. Satipatthana: The Direct Path to Realization
Aronson, Harvey B. Love and Sympathy in Theravada Buddhism
Bodhi, Bhikkhu. In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (Teachings of the Buddha)
Bodhi, Bhikkhu. The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Samyutta Nikaya
Buddhadasa, Bhikkhu. Mindfulness With Breathing : A Manual for Serious Beginners .
Buddhaghosa, Bhadantacariya. The Path of Purification: Visuddhimagga .
Flickstein, Matthew. Swallowing the River Ganges : A Practice Guide to the Path of Purification .
Mahasi Sayadaw. The Progress of Insight: A Treatise on Satipatthana Meditation.
Nanamoli, Bhikkhu (original translation) and Bhikkhu Bodhi, trans. The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Majjhima Nikaya (Teachings of the Buddha).
Nyanaponika Thera. Abhidhamma Studies: Researches in Buddhist Psychology .
Olendzki, Andrew, PhD. Unlimiting Mind: The Radically Experiential Psychology of Buddhism
Pandita, Sayadaw U. In This Very Life : The Liberation Teachings of the Buddha .
Piyadassi Thera. The Buddha's Ancient Path.
Rahula, Walpola. What the Buddha Taught: Revised and Expanded Edition with Texts from Suttas and Dhammapada.
Silananda, U. The Four Foundations of Mindfulness.
Soma Thera. The Way of Mindfulness: the Satipatthana Sutta and Commentary.
Walshe, Maurice, trans. The Long Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Digha Nikaya (Teachings of the Buddha).

2010 addition

• Olendski, Andrew, PhD.

  Andy Olendzki makes the original teachings of the Buddha accessible to westerners. Read this book, take courses with him at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, subscribe to the BCBS Insight Journal for ongoing writings from Andy.

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