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Satipatthana: the direct path to realization
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With painstaking thoroughness, Ven. Analayo marshals the suttas of the Pali canon, works of modem scholarship, and the teachings of present-day meditation masters to make the rich implications of the Satipatthana Sutta, so concise in the original, clear to contemporary students of the Dharma.
Unlike other popular books on the subject, he is not out to establish the exclusive validity of one particular system of meditation as against other's. Rather, his aim is to explore the sutta as a wide-ranging and multi-faceted source of guidance which allows for alternative interpretations and approaches to practice. His analysis combines the detached objectivity of the academic scholar with the engaged concern of the practitioner for whom meditation is a way of life rather than just a subject of study.

The book should prove to be of value both to scholars of Early Buddhism and to serious meditators alike. Ideally, it will encourage in both types of readers the same wholesome synthesis of scholarship and practice that underlies the author's own treatment of his subject.
Bhikkhu Bodhi

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Let the light shine through

Manual of Light, The & Manual of Path to Higher Knowledge
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Two expositions of the Buddha'a teachings by Ledi Sawadaw
Two advanced expositions on the development of higher insight knowledge. Topics include Dependent Origination, Karma, Nibbana, Causality etc.

Glimpses of the Buddha's Life by S.N.Goenka
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Written by reknowned teacher of Vipassana Insight Meditation Acharya S.N. Goenka it 's a concise collection of events in the Buddha's life and his teachings.

This book succeeds on may levels - from an excellent overview of the Buddha's path and teachings to a storybook suitable for children. It has 30 glossy, full colour A4 picture plates depicting significant events in the Buddha's life and also many stories that illustrate his teachings

An Ancient Path
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Author and psychiatrist Paul Fleischman gave these talks in Europe and America in 2007. He gave them to various audiences, and the nature of each audience partly shaped the contents of each talk. For example the Boston talk was to mental health professionals in the USA, and the Freiberg talk was to "Mindfulness" researchers in Germany. The content of the talks reflect those circumstances. Several question and answer sessions are included.

Along the Path
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A unique guidebook covering India and Nepal’s sacred sites; indispensable for the modern-day practitioner of the Buddha’s teachings. The essential "Lonely Planet" guide for meditators
This unique guidebook provides practical and inspiring information for meditators who plan to visit India and Nepal and the sacred sites where the Buddha lived and taught.
The book offers a rich anthology of deeply inspiring stories relating to each of the pilgrimage sites connected to the Buddha’s life and teaching. Also includes helpful maps, creative artwork and spirited narratives from experienced travellers
• Detailed descriptions of each of the sites, including insider information on what to see and tips on transportation, accommodation and local cuisine.
• Suggested excursions and activities in the vicinity of both ancient and modern sites.
• Highlights established Vipassana meditation centers that are best suited to accommodate visiting meditators.
• Includes an in-depth travel section to help meditators prepare for a safe launch from home and cultivate cultural sensibilities.
The essential companion for every meditator visiting India and Nepal.