Some Favorite Audio Books I occasionally encounter those new to Buddhism requesting books that are good starting places. Although I’m always tempted to guide folks to Access to Insight’s Web page on Beginnings, that’s not really a book. Among the most frequently recommended books, are Walpola Rahula‘s What the Buddha Taught (available from Dharma Audiobooks) and Henepola Gunaratana‘s Mindfulness in […]
Bhikkhu Bodi’s most recent book (December, 2016) is entitled The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon It is but one of Wisdom Publications many excellent resources for those following a Buddhist Path. It is a timely addition to our bookshelves. You can preview it here.
There are few serious students of Buddhism that have not heard of Bhikkhu Bodhi. Here’s his bio from the Bodhi Monastery website: Bhikkhu Bodhi is an American Buddhist monk from New York City. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1944, he obtained a BA in philosophy from Brooklyn College (1966) and a PhD in philosophy from Claremont Graduate School (1972). Drawn […]