“The path still exists. Travelers still follow in a steady stream.   Set off today before the wind of time blows away His holy footprints.  Then, we will have to wander without directions for long. ”

                                                    Phra Pramote  Pamojjo.

“The Path to Enlightenment” was first written in 2002 and revised in 2006 for the benefit of Dhamma practitioners.

This book covers the essence of Mindfulness practice, leading to the state of being free from suffering and the cycle of death and rebirth . This book explains the objective of Buddhism, and also explains the steps to achieve this through Mindfulness practice.  It can also serve as a reference book for those seeking the path to the extinction of endless sorrow.

Written by Dungtrin, 'Vipassana 101' aims at the beginners who start having an interest in Vipassana Meditation.  This book is suitable for anyone who does not know anything at all about Vipassana,  or anyone who has heard about Vipassana but does not have a clear understanding of what Vipassana is and how to start practicing.

The size of this book may encourage those who have never had any background on Vipassana to be able to read and finish it in a short  period of time.  The job of this book is to jump start your practice in the shortest amount of  time.  Or if you have previously started practicing Vipassana a little bit but are still confused, you will be able to adjust your point of view towards Vipassana differently from general beliefs.  This is to transform something extroverted into something introverted, from difficulty to ease, from stress to comfort, from being a burden to toying, from doubt to understanding, and from complexity to simplicity.  It will be to the point of beginning to glimpse into what Vipassana practitioners, either in monasteries or in the forest, have experienced, before you even take your eyes off these pages.

“The Ultimate Path to Self-Enlightenment” was first published in a Thai version,  and was based on a lecture given by Ajahn Sanong Vora-urai(Ph.d) on May 27th, 1993.

 Vora-urai wanted to prove the “Truth” as found and espoused by the Lord Buddha. He decided to be ordained as a buddhist monk and practiced Insight Meditation for over a month. He had several psychic experiences that were beyond the explanation of ordinary science. 

This book is the story of his practical experiences where he learned and proved the Lord Buddha’s teachings, especially the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, or better known as the constant awareness of the present moment.  He vowed to sacrifice himself, even to death, during his meditation exercises, with strong dedication to seek the “Truth”. And at the same time pay homage to the Lord Buddha as well.

The book(a.k.a. Tan Sai Ek in Thai) has gained wide public interest since its first publication in Thai, and subsequent reprints have been made to meet the demand of those who have an interest in this subject.

It can be said that all human beings seek happiness. Who needs misery, suffering, or sorrow? Probably nobody, as everybody keeps on saying, “I want happiness, I want happiness”  But who knows that, because of the existence of  'I' and 'want', 'happiness' will be nowhere to be found?

This short essay tells the truth of life in a simplified manner, with focus on the basic essence of Vipassana Meditation leading to the eradication of ‘Self’. The article ingeniously describes the concept of ‘Self’ or ‘Egoism’, and initial steps to remove, or minimize ‘self, ultimately leading to the stage of ‘no desire’, hence happiness will come automatically.

The path of freedom, leading to the realization of *Nibbāna, is simple, pleasant, and which is in fact right before everyone’s eyes. This path was widely sought after by countless people, but never found until the Buddha re-discovered it.

One can definitely follow the Buddha on this path, through his teaching. Not long after following the Noble Path, we will have a feeling that Nibbāna is not beyond hope.

This article was written by the venerable Phra Pramote Pamojjo, one of the most renowned masterful practitioners in of  Vipassana Meditation in Thailand.

For more details of his holiness Phra Pramote, please visit http://www.wimutti.net/pramote/ 

*Nibbāna, an important concept in Buddhism, it is the state of being free from both suffering and the cycle of death and rebirth.

Phra Ajaan Dune Atulo, one of the most respected Vipassana Meditation masters from northeast of Thailand, is widely known as ‘Luang Pu’, a term of great respect and affection meaning ‘Venerable Grandfather’.

The ‘Gift He Left Behind’ covers Luang Pu’s Dhamma teachings, in particular Vipassana meditation, which are considered very rare. This is due to the fact that, Luang Pu never gave any formal sermons or discoursed at any great length. He simply taught meditation, admonished his students, answered questions, or discussed the Dhamma with other elder monks. So in response to the desire and interest that many people have shown in Luang Pu’s Dhamma, the author compiled this book of Luang Pu’s teachings - pure truths at the highest level, lessons, admonishments given to  students, answers to questions, and passages from the author’s memory and notes.

'A Taste of Freedom' compiles a rare collection of Venerable Ajahn Chah’s teachings  on various topics concerning Vipassana meditation, taken from old cassette tape recordings.  Venerable Ajahn Chah's impeccable approach to meditation, or Dhamma practice, and his simple, direct style of teaching, with the emphasis on practical application and a balanced attitude are highly recognized and attract a large following of monks and lay people, including people from all over the world.

Mindfulness of mind is a wording that a few years ago sounded strange, but is now very popular and widely used, particularly in groups of people who are interested in practicing Dhamma. This is because mindfulness of mind is suitable for urban society where most people have to think a lot at work. It is also very conducive to practice in everyday life.

However, beginners who are interested in mindfulness of mind have come up with problems: how to begin, what the mind is, what is required, how to practice mindfulness, etc. These problems have become the frequently asked questions for beginners.

Therefore, the publisher requested permission from Venerable Phra Pramote Pamojjo to publish these articles for free distribution to people who are interested in practicing Dhamma by mindfullness of mind so that it will clear their doubt and provide them with the basis for further practice

For more details, please visit www.wimutti.net/pramote

An article on Insight Meditaion, written by Venerable Sayadaw U Pandita of Burma. Sayadaw U Pandita is a leading authority on the practice of Satipatthana (Insight) meditation, as taught by his instructor, the late Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw.

A number of buddhism / meditation articles are also available through Saddhamma Foundation.

 The  living  beings  of  Kāma  realm  are  intermingled  with  five  sensual  objects  sight,  sound  and  so  on. They are seemingly surrounding, overwhelming and enticing the beings.  However much  they  struggle  to  be  liberated  from  them,  as  long  as  they  are  attached  and  deluded  they  cannot  be  free  from  these  five  sensual  objects  until  they  have  seen  the  light  of  wisdom.

The  Benefactor  Ven.  Mahāsi  Sayādaw  had  explicitly  expounded  this  “Kāma  Sutta” complete  with  various  similes  giving  ways  and  means  of  practice  to  keep  the  five  dark  sensual  objects  away.

      “Surrounded  by  enemies

      With  an  escape way

      If  he  does  not  strive  to  get  away

      It  is  not  the  fault  of  the  way”

Being  smeared  with  dirt,  no  washing  is  done,  though  there  is  cool  clear  water,  then  who  is  to  be  blamed.  The  Ven.  Sayādaw  had  explained  the  story  of  escape,  to  be  practised  in  an  exact  and  distinct  way.  Even  before  practising,  a  great  benefit  will  certainly  ensue  from  reading  this  book. 

Mindfulness meditation is the essential way to develop our capacity toward freedom from suffering, where aging, sickness and death no longer do harm to us. This book gives pointers to meditators on mindfulness development, which leading to elevating from suffering.

This book is the collection of lectures, addressed to American audience at Chuang Yen Monastery with the cordial invitation of the Buddhist Association of the United States.  Kanlayanatam is thankful for the authors’ kindness and permission to distribute these useful books.

Handbook for Mankind was taken from a series of lectures by Venerable Buddhadasa, one of the most innovative, avant-garde, radical and revolutionary buddhist of our time. Dubbed by the media as  ‘ the country’s provocative intellectual monk’, he remains among the most influential of modern Thai thinkers.

This book is a precious guide, giving essential teachings of Buddhism. This book is especially useful for those who approach the Buddha’s teaching, not as a subject for scholarly study, but as a means to understand and ennoble their lives. (Courtesy of Buddhanet.net)

A collection of Ajahn Chah’s translated Dhamma talks.  A number of buddhism / meditation articles are also available through BuddhaNet eBook Library.

Courtesy of Buddha Dharma Education Association Inc. / Buddha.net

A transcript of a talk on Dhamma, given by the very respect Luangta Maha Bua at Wat Bodhisomporn, Udon Thani, Thailand.