Introductory resources
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:33 am
Greetings,
Some useful resources for those interested in learning more about Theravada Buddhism...
Good Question Good Answer - Ven S. Dhammika
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/qanda.htm
An excellent simple introduction on Buddhist concepts.
Access To Insight
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/
A large selection of Buddhist scriptures, study guides, articles and Dhamma talks.
Google Saffron
http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=00545 ... cbjbznmwso
Search engine referencing 100+ Theravada related sites on the Internet
Buddhanet
http://www.buddhanet.net/
Large e-Library, guided meditation MP3s, World Buddhist Directory (find a monestary near you!).
Dhamma Talks (website)
http://www.dhammatalks.net/
An extensive collection of transcripts of Dhamma talks from a range of modern Theravadin bhikkhus, in a range of languages.
Mettanet Tipitaka
http://www.mettanet.org/tipitaka/
Another excellent source of suttas, often with multiple translations for comparative purposes.
If anyone else has any useful resources to share with those new to Theravada Buddhism, please do not hesitate to append them to this list.
Metta,
Retro.
Some useful resources for those interested in learning more about Theravada Buddhism...
Good Question Good Answer - Ven S. Dhammika
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/qanda.htm
An excellent simple introduction on Buddhist concepts.
Access To Insight
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/
A large selection of Buddhist scriptures, study guides, articles and Dhamma talks.
Google Saffron
http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=00545 ... cbjbznmwso
Search engine referencing 100+ Theravada related sites on the Internet
Buddhanet
http://www.buddhanet.net/
Large e-Library, guided meditation MP3s, World Buddhist Directory (find a monestary near you!).
Dhamma Talks (website)
http://www.dhammatalks.net/
An extensive collection of transcripts of Dhamma talks from a range of modern Theravadin bhikkhus, in a range of languages.
Mettanet Tipitaka
http://www.mettanet.org/tipitaka/
Another excellent source of suttas, often with multiple translations for comparative purposes.
If anyone else has any useful resources to share with those new to Theravada Buddhism, please do not hesitate to append them to this list.
Metta,
Retro.