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Beginnings
Suggested Entry Points to this Website
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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 get oriented.

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 the Bodhi Leaves booklets 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 to download the entire website
  - Help is never more than a click away: click on the Help link near the top right corner of each page.