Welcome

(Uttamapurisa Dipani)

The Venerable Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw wrote this manual in reply to a layperson requesting guidance in developing insight, clarification of doctrinal aspects, and how to advance from being a blind worlding to become a wise and virtuous person, i.e. one who has the eye of knowledge.

In clear, concise, vivid language the author explains the perfections, seven aspects of the five aggregates to be perceived, the true peace of Nibbana, how to be mindful while doing a meritorious deed, practicing the three refuges, the four types of Buddhists, understanding the Four Noble Truths and Dependent Origination. Finally, an exhortation regarding great opportunities: human rebirth, meeting the Buddha, becoming a bhikkhu, having confidence, and hearing the Dhamma.

Published by: Buddhist Publication Society
Publication Date: 2000
Softcover , 140 pages
ISBN: 955-24-0203-4

A collection of writings from the great meditation master and Abhidhamma scholar Venerable Ledi Sayadaw. Ledi Sayadaw was an invaluable link in the chain of teachers that in modern times has included Sayagyi U Ba Khin and S.N. Goenka.

The Manuals of Dhamma includes
The Manual of the Four Noble Truths,
The Manual of the Factors Leading to Enlightenment,
The Manual of Right Views,
A Manual of Insight, (Vipassana Dipani),
The Manual of Relations,
The Requisites of Enlightenment
(Bodhipakkhiya Dipani),
Noble Eightfold Path and Its Factors Explained, The
(Magganga Dipanai)

The reader will find a great treasure of information as well as inspiring guidance for the practice of Dhamma.

Published by: Vipassana Research Institute
Softcover, 272 pages
ISBN: 8174142029

An Account of U Ba Khin's relationship and friendship with Webu Sayadaw. Including dialogues with his audience, including western students.

Two advanced expositions on the development of higher insight knowledge. Topics include Dependent Origination, Karma, Nibbana, Causality etc.