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Nearly everything else we are familiar with in Buddhism springs from it. Though one might have to detour around rather a lot of unrelated material in it to find the Buddha's ideas specifically regarding dating or bears, I believe it is probably all there, neatly fitted into only a few powerfully poetic volumes.</div> <bR> <div> And thanks to the brilliant scholarship and profound comprehension of Buddhism possessed by modern translators, these have become thoroughly readable, easily accessible works. They teem with the sights, sounds and reality of Buddha's everyday world and the issues which concerned him most. The Sutta Pitaka is peopled by his friends and enemies, and enlivened by his ideas, his frustrations and his triumphs.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Roger H Fisher, Amazon Reviewer</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 23 WIDTH="134"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="23" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="134" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="23" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="392" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 283 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=086171072X&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Majjhima Nikaya.</div> <div> <B>by Bikkhu Nanamoli</B></div> <div> <B>edited by Bikkhu Bodhi</B></div> <bR> <div> The Introduction is itself a wonderful introduction to Buddhist thought and concepts, and the footnotes and index are commendable. The author often advises the reader when some controversy exists in translation and how this was resolved. Reading such a fine translation can add tremendous depth to your practice, help refine your compassion and wisdom, and give you an irreplaceable understanding of Buddhism. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B>An Amazon Reviewer</B></FONT></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 264 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0861711033&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> The Long Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Digha Nikaya.  </div> <div> <B>by Maurice Walshe</B></div> <bR> <div> Superlatives alone serve to describe this great achievement of scholarship, translation and dedication to fundamental Buddhism. Walshe was not only a master of languages but a practicing Buddhist -- and it certainly shows. This particular product of his knowledge and his faith is one of the most inspiring and elucidating volumes of Buddhist text available to the English-speaking reader.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Roger H Fisher, Amazon Reviewer</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 264 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0861713311&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Samyutta Nikaya. </div> <div> <B>by Bikkhu Bodhi</B></div> <bR> <div> 'The Connected Discourses' point the way to enlightenment. This book serves as one of the finest resources available for insight into the human condition. The Buddha addresses issues such as body/mind, daily life realities, suffering and joy, awareness and meditation. This book offers a wealth of benefits to anyone interested in the true heart of the Buddha's teachings." - </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Christopher Titmuss</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 417 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=1928706029&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma  </div> <div> <B>by Bikkhu Bodhi</B></div> <bR> <div> This modern translation of the Abhidhammattha Sangaha (Manual of Abhidhamma) offers an introduction to Buddhism's fundamental philosophical psychology. Originally written in the 11th or 12th century, the Sangaha has served as the key to wisdom held in the Abhidhamma. Concisely surveyed are Abhidhamma's central themes, including states of consciousness and mental factors, the functions and processes of the mind, the material world, dependent arising, and the methods and stages of meditation. This work presents an exact translation of the Sangaha alongside the original Pali text. A detailed, section-by-section explanatory guide and more than 40 charts and tables lead modern readers through the complexities of Adhidhamma. A detailed introduction explains the basic principles of this highly revered ancient philosophical psychology. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Amazon Editorial Review</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="classics"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B> MODERN </B><B>CLASSICS</B></div> <bR> <div>      </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="537" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 184 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0802130313&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> What the Buddha Taught </div> <div> <B>by Walpola Rahula</B></div> <bR> <div> A very accessible exposition of the Buddha's teachings as found in the Pali canon.</div> <div> "I have discussed in this book almost everything which is commonly accepted as the essential and fundamental teaching of the Buddha." </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>fr</B><B>om the author's preface.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 150 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0877732264&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> The Experience of Insight </div> <div> <B>by Joseph Goldstein</B></div> <bR> <div> This book is based on talks given during a 3 month Insight Meditation retreat. These talks are short and concise, and are relating the basic teachings of the Buddha to the practice of meditation.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 169 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0834800799&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind </div> <div> <B>by </B><B>Shunryu Suzuki</B></div> <bR> <div> This book is about how to practice Zen as a workable discipline and religion, about posture and breathing, about the basic attitudes and understanding that make Zen practice possible, about non-duality, emptiness and enlightenment.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 210 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0385260938&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> The Three Pillars of Zen </div> <div> <B>by </B><B>Philip Kapleau</B></div> <bR> <div> Drawing on his own training with modern Japanese Zen masters, Roshi Kapleau presents a comprehensive and integrated view of the tree main factors in Zen: teaching, practice and enlightenment. The book offers not only authentic teachings by Masters, but also contains many examples of real life encounters with Zen.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 172 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=1570628726&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> The Wisdom of No Escape</div> <div> <B>by Pema Chodron</B></div> <bR> <div> Pema Chodron has a wonderful way of making the complex seem simple. In a gentle, non-parochial, non-confrontational manner, the author transmits, explains, and supports basic Buddhist principles so as to make them understandable to Westerners.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 188 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0861713214&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> Mindfulness in Plain English </div> <div> <B>by Henepola Gunaratana</B></div> <bR> <div> "The subject of this book is Vipassana meditation practice. Repeat, practice. This is a meditation manual, a nuts-and bolts, step-by-step guide to Insight meditation. It is meant to be practical. It is meant for use." </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>from the author's introduction.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 228 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=157062903X&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> Lovingkindness </div> <div> <B>by Sharon Salzberg</B></div> <bR> <div> "This work beautifully weaves together Buddhist philosophy and practice, reality and practicality, compassion and joy. She fleshes out concepts of meditation and mindfulness using her own experiences, often amusing, without drawing attention to herself. Rather, she is a skilled teacher who guides the student on his/her own journey."</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Comic Sans MS" > </FONT><B>Bill Farrell - </B><B>Amazon Reviewer</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 245 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0553372114&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> A Path with Heart </div> <div> <B>by Jack Kornfield</B></div> <bR> <div> This book is filled with practical techniques, guided meditations, stories, koans and other gems of wisdom that can help ease your journey through the world.  The author's own peofound - and sometimes humorous - experiences and gentle assistance will skillfully guide you through the obstacles and trials of spiritual and contem-porary life to bring a clarity of perception and a sense of the sacred into your everyday experience.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> from the back page.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 244 ><NOBR><div>  <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=emoyeniretrea-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0835605973&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=93B5AD&f=ifr&nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="392"><div> A Still Forest Pool</div> <div> The Insight Meditation of Achaan Chah </div> <div> <B>by Jack Kornfield</B></div> <bR> <div> Excellent for both the advanced practitioner and the novice. Rather than the usual obscure metaphors often used in Bhuddist teaching, Jack Kornfield conveys the wisdom of his teacher with clarity and depth. This is a book that can be merely read to obtain an idea of "what Buddhism is about", or it may be digested, chapter by chapter for a deep experience of the Dharma (Buddhist practice). </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>An Amazon Reviewer</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="amazon"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Recommendations by Amazon</div> <bR> <div>  <script type="text/javascript"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/s/ads.js"></script>  </div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>