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There are more than 2,000 web pages on this site, containing hundreds of books, articles, sutta translations, and more — all of which may be a bit overwhelming if you're new to the site or to the teachings of Theravada Buddhism. Here are some starting points to help you getoriented.

General information about Theravada Buddhism:

What is Theravada Buddhism?

Theravada Buddhism: A Chronology

A Sketch of the Buddha's Life: Readings from the Pali Canon

Introduction to the Buddha's teachings

The Buddha and His Dhamma, by Bhikkhu Bodhi.

A Path to Freedom: A Self-guided Tour of the Buddha's Teachings

The Nobility of the Truths, by Bhikkhu Bodhi

Refuge: an Introduction to the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, by Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Study Guides: annotated anthologies of short passages from the Canon, for individual or group study

Many of theBodhi Leavesbooklets offer personal reflections on Buddhism that newcomers often find helpful.

Beginning meditation

A Guided Meditation, by Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Buddho, by Ajaan Thate

Starting Out Small: A Collection of Talks for Beginning Meditators, by Ajaan Lee Dhammadharo

Reading the Suttas

The Buddha's first sermon

Random sutta

Useful navigational points of reference

Site map

Frequently asked questions about the website

How todownload the entire website

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