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Selected Titles from the Buddhist Publication Society
© 2005

The following titles from the Buddhist Publication Society are currently available on Access to Insight. Printed copies of these titles that are still in print may be ordered directly from the BPS or from one of their regional distributors.

Detailed descriptions of these books may be found on each author's page.

# Books

The Book of Protection (Paritta)
  translated and explained by Piyadassi Thera (1999)
Buddhism and the God-idea,
  by Nyanaponika Thera (1994)
Buddhism in a Nutshell
  by Narada Thera (1982)
A Buddhist Response to Contemporary Dilemmas of Human Existence,
  by Bhikkhu Bodhi (1994)
A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma (Excerpt — Introduction only)
  ed. by Bhikkhu Bodhi (1993)
Courageous Faith,
  by Nyanaponika Thera (1994)
Devotion in Buddhism,
  by Nyanaponika Thera (1994)
Kamma and its Fruit,
  by Nyanaponika Thera (1994)
The Noble Eightfold Path: The Way to the End of Suffering
  by Bhikkhu Bodhi (1994; first published in 1984 as WH 308/311)
The Progress of Insight: A Modern Treatise on Buddhist Satipatthana Meditation
  by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw (1994)
Seeing Things as They Are,
  by Nyanaponika Thera (1994)
Ven. Balangoda Ananda Maitreya: A Personal Appreciation,
  by Bhikkhu Bodhi (1998)
The Way of Mindfulness: The Satipatthana Sutta and Its Commentary,
  by Soma Thera (1999)
Why End Suffering?
  by Nyanaponika Thera (1994)

# Wheel Publications

These are substantial booklets covering a wide range of topics — from the Abhidhamma to Buddhist reflections on today's vital problems. The series also includes accurate annotated translations of the Buddha's discourses from the Pali canon.

No. | Title
--- | ---
1 |
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment, by Piyadassi Thera
2 | Vedanta & Buddhism: A Comparative Study, by Helmuth von Glasenapp
6 | The Four Sublime States, by Nyanaponika Thera
7 | The Practice of Loving-kindness (metta), by Ñanamoli Thera
8 | Kalama Sutta: The Buddha's Charter of Free Inquiry, translated from the Pali by Soma Thera
9 | Karma and Rebirth,, by Nyantiloka Mahathera — appears, in its entirety, in Wheel 394.
14 | Everyman's Ethics, by Narada Thera
17 | Three Cardinal Discourses of the Buddha, by Bhikkhu Ñanamoli
19 | The Foundations of Mindfulness, by Nyanasatta Thera
21 | The Removal of Distracting Thoughts, by Soma Thera
26 | The Five Mental Hindrances and Their Conquest, by Nyanaponika Thera
27-28 | Going Forth: A Call to Buddhist Monkhood, by Sumana Samanera
30 |
Women in Early Buddhist Literature, by I.B. Horner
48-49 |
The Discourse on the Snake Simile, by Nyanaponika Thera
51 | Taming the Mind: Discourses of the Buddha, by the editors of the BPS
61-62 | The Simile of the Cloth and the Discourse on Effacement, by Nyanaponika Thera
65-66 | The Way of Wisdom, by Edward Conze
73 |
The Blessings of Pindapata, by Bhikkhu Khantipalo
76 | The Threefold Refuge, by Nyanaponika Thera
82 | The Discourse Collection: Selected Texts from the Sutta Nipata, by John D. Ireland, trans.
83-84 | With Robes and Bowl, by Bhikkhu Khantipalo
85-86 |
Buddhism in Thailand: Its Past and Its Present, by Karuna Kusalasaya
88-89 | Buddhist Meditation and Depth Psychology, by Douglas M. Burns
90-92 | The Life of Sariputta, by Nyanaponika Thera
100 a/b/c | Buddhism in Sri Lanka: A Short History, by H.R. Perera
102-103 | Buddhist Reflections on Death, by V.F. Gunaratna
105-106 |
Four Nutriments of Life, The, by Nyanaponika Thera
107-109 |
Samyutta Nikaya: An Anthology (Part I), by John D. Ireland
116 | Practical Advice for Meditators, by Bhikkhu Khantipalo
121-122 | The Power of Mindfulness, by Nyanaponika Thera
130-131 | The Buddhist Monk's Discipline: Some Points Explained for Laypeople, by Bhikkhu Khantipalo
147-149 | The Wheel of Birth and Death, by Bhikkhu Khantipalo
170 | Mudita: The Buddha's Teachings on Unselfish Joy, four Essays by Nyanaponika Thera, Natasha Jackson, C.F. Knight, and L.R. Oates (1983)
183-185 | Samyutta Nikaya: An Anthology (Part II), by Bhikkhu Ñanananda
186 | Three Basic Facts of Existence, The: Volume 1, Impermanence, collected essays, edited by Nyanaponika Thera (1981)
188 | Ideal Solitude: An Exposition on the Bhaddekaratta Sutta, by Bhikkhu Ñanananda (1973)
202-204 | Three Basic Facts of Existence, The: Volume 3, Egolessness, collected essays, edited by Nyanaponika Thera (1984)
206-207 | Lay Buddhist Practice, by Bhikkhu Khantipalo
225 |
Buddhism and Sex, by M. O'C. Walshe
231 | The Essentials of Buddha Dhamma in Meditative Practice, by U Ba Khin, with an essay on U Ba Khin by Eric Lerner
237 | The Psychology of Emotions in Buddhist Perspective, by Dr. Padmasiri de Silva
238-240 | Anguttara Nikaya: An Anthology (Part III), by Nyanaponika Thera
241-242 | The Worn-Out Skin, by Nyanaponika Thera
243-244 | Forest Meditations: The Verses of the Arahant Talaputa, by Bhikkhu Khantipalo
248-249 | The Buddha's Words on Kamma, by Ñanamoli Thera
254-256 | Life's Highest Blessings: The Maha Mangala Sutta, by Dr. R.L. Soni
259-260 | Nourishing the Roots: Essays on Buddhist Ethics, by Bhikkhu Bodhi
261 |
Buddhism and Death, by M. O'C. Walshe
263-264 | (The Life of) Maha-Moggallana, by Hellmuth Hecker.
268 | On the No-self Characteristic, by N.K.G. Mendis
271-272 |
Bag of Bones: A Miscellany on the Body, by Bhikkhu Khantipalo
273-274 |
Ananda: The Guardian of the Dhamma, by Hellmuth Hecker
277-278 | Transcendental Dependent Arising: A Translation and Exposition of the Upanisa Sutta, by Bhikkhu Bodhi
280 | The Position of Women in Buddhism, by Dr. (Mrs.) L.S. Dewaraja
282-284 | Going for Refuge/Taking the Precepts, by Bhikkhu Bodhi
285-286 | Buddhism & Social Action, by Ken Jones
292-293 | Buddhist Women at the Time of the Buddha, by Hellmuth Hecker
294-295 | The Buddhist Layman, four essays by R. Bogoda, Susan Elbaum Jootla, and M.O'C. Walshe
298-300 | Thoughts on the Dhamma, by Mahasi Sayadaw
301-302 | Investigation for Insight, by Susan Elbaum Jootla
303-304 | Contemplation of Feeling: The Discourse-grouping on the Feelings (Vedana-Samyutta), by Nyanaponika Thera
312 | Angulimala: A Murderer's Road to Sainthood, by Hellmuth Hecker.
318-321 | Samyutta Nikaya: An Anthology (Part III), by M. O'C. Walshe
322-323 | The Abhidhamma in Practice, by N.K.G. Mendis
324-325 | Buddhist Stories from the Dhammapada Commentary (Part II), by E.W. Burlingame (trans.) and Bhikkhu Khantipalo (ed.)
334 | Anathapindika: The Great Benefactor, by Hellmuth Hecker
337-338 | One Foot in the World: Buddhist Approaches to Present-day Problems, by Lily de Silva
342-342 | Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (Saddhamma-maniratana): An Anthology of Verses from the Pali Scriptures, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika
345 | Maha Kassapa: Father of the Sangha, by Hellmuth Hecker.
349-350 | Inspiration from Enlightened Nuns, by Susan Elbaum Jootla
351-353 | The Jhanas in Theravada Buddhist Meditation, by Mahathera Henepola Gunaratana
360-361 | Matrceta's Hymn to the Buddha: An English rendering of the Satapañcasatka, by Ven. S. Dhammika
363-364 |
Two Dialogues on Dhamma, by Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano
365-366 | Metta: The Philosophy and Practice of Universal Love, by Acharya Buddharakkhita
367-369 | Dana: The Practice of Giving, edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi
370-371 | Satipatthana Vipassana: Insight Through Mindfulness, by Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw
375-376 | The Essential Practice: Dhamma Discourses of Venerable Webu Sayadaw (Part 1), by Webu Sayadaw; translated from the Burmese by Roger Bischoff
377-379 | The Discourse on Right View, by Bhikkhu Ñanamoli (trans.) and Bhikkhu Bodhi, (ed.).
384-385 | The Essential Practice: Dhamma Discourses of Venerable Webu Sayadaw (Part 2), by Webu Sayadaw; translated from the Burmese by Roger Bischoff
386-387 | The Edicts of King Asoka, by Ven. S. Dhammika
390-391 | The Lion's Roar: Two Discourses of Buddha, by Bhikkhu Ñanamoli, trans.; Bhikkhu Bodhi, ed.
392-393 | Violence and Disruption in Society: A Study of the Early Buddhist Texts, by Elizabeth J. Harris
394-396 | Fundamentals of Buddhism: Four Lectures, by Nyanatiloka Mahathera
397-398 | A Simple Guide to Life, by Robert Bogoda
399-401 | Buddhism in Myanmar: A Short History, by Roger Bischoff
402-404 | Buddhist Ceremonies and Rituals of Sri Lanka, by A.G.S. Kariyawasam
405-406 | Maha Kaccana: Master of Doctrinal Exposition, by Bhikkhu Bodhi
407-408 |
Nibbana As Living Experience/The Buddha and The Arahant: Two Studies from the Pali Canon, by Lily de Silva
409-411 |
A Treatise on the Paramis, by Acariya Dhammapala (6th c.), translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi
414-416 | Teacher of the Devas, by Susan Elbaum Jootla
417-418 |
Vangisa: An Early Buddhist Poet, by John D. Ireland
419 |
The Buddha's Encounters With Mara, by Ananda W.P. Guruge
433/434 | The Buddha: The Man and His Mission, by Bhikkhu Bodhi

# Bodhi Leaves

Bodhi Leaves were published by the BPS as small hand-size booklets ranging between 16 and 40 pages in length (about 10 pages on standard size paper). Less expository and more conversational in tone than the Wheels, Bodhi Leaves offer personal reflections on the Buddha's teachings, close-up focus on specific social and human problems, and practical guidelines on living by the light of the Dhamma. Newcomers to Buddhism and meditation will find these booklets very accessible.

No. | Title
--- | ---
14 | Pride and Conceit, by Dr. Elizabeth Ashby and Brian Fawcett
15 | Buddhist Meditation, by Francis Story
34 | Protection Through Satipatthana, by Nyanaponika Thera
36 | Renunciation, by T. Prince
42 | Buddhism: A Method of Mind Training, by Leonard Bullen
68 | The Elimination of Anger, by Piyatissa Thera
71 | The Taste of Freedom, by Bhikkhu Bodhi
79 | Words Leading to Disenchantment & Samsara: Two Essays, by Soma Thera
85 | Beginning Insight Meditation, and Other Essays, by Dorothy Figen
92 | Radical Buddhism, by Leonard Price
93 | The Heart Awakened, by Eileen Siriwardhana
95 | Meditating on No-self, by Sister Khema
96 | To the Cemetery and Back, by Leonard Price
102 | Bhikkhu Tissa Dispels Some Doubts, by Leonard Price
109 |
Positive Response: How to Meet Evil With Good, by Acharya Buddharakkhita
111 | Our Real Home, by Ajaan Chah
115 | Anapana Sati: Meditation on Breathing, by Ariyadhamma Mahathera
120 |
The Self-made Private Prison, by Lily de Silva
122 | To Light a Fire: A Dhamma Discourse, by Ven. Webu Sayadaw
125 |
Prisoners of Karma, by Suvimalee Karunaratna
129 | The Living Message of the Dhammapada, by Bhikkhu Bodhi
130 |
The Blessed One's City of Dhamma: From the Milindapañha based on the translation by I.B. Horner
131 |
Of Mindsets and Monkeypots retold by Petr Karel Ontl
132 | Ministering to the Sick and Terminally Ill, by Lily de Silva
133 | A Taste of the Holy Life: An Account of an International Ordination in Myanmar, by Susan Elbaum Jootla
134 | A Journey into Buddhism, by Elizabeth J. Harris
135 | Jataka Tales of the Buddha, Part I, retold by Ken & Visakha Kawasaki
137 | The Benefits of Walking Meditation, by Sayadaw U Silananda
138 | Jataka Tales of the Buddha, Part II, retold by Ken & Visakha Kawasaki
139 | Buddhist Culture, The Cultured Buddhist, by Robert Bogoda
140 |
The Healing of the Bull, by Suvimalee Karunaratna
141 |
Detachment and Compassion in Early Buddhism, by Elizabeth J. Harris
142 | Jataka Tales of the Buddha, Part III, retold by Ken & Visakha Kawasaki
143 | Discourses of the Ancient Nuns, translated from the Pali by Bhikkhu Bodhi
144 |
Jataka Tales of the Buddha, Part IV retold by Ken & Visakha Kawasaki
158 |
Jataka Tales of the Buddha, Part V retold by Ken & Visakha Kawasaki

# Newsletter cover essays

These short (1-3pp.) essays by Bhikkhu Bodhi offer crisp and illuminating reflections on a wide range of Dhamma topics of immediate relevance to Buddhist practitioners. Drawing on scholarship and scripture, each essay addresses a specific theme concerning basic Theravada Buddhist principles and concepts. Many of these essays serve to clarify and disentangle some crucial points of Dhamma that are frequently misunderstood within the world of popular Buddhism.

No. | Title
--- | ---
1 | A New Undertaking (Summer 1985)
2 | Two Faces of the Dhamma (Autumn 1985)
3 | Vision and Routine (Winter 1985)
4 | Purification of Mind (Summer 1986)
5 | The Case for Study (Winter 1986)
6 | Dhamma Without Rebirth? (Spring 1987)
7 | Taking Stock of Oneself (Summer-Fall 1987)
8 | The Balanced Way (Winter 1987)
9 | A Look at the Kalama Sutta (Spring 1988)
10 | A Statement of Conscience (Summer-Fall 1988)
11 | The Vital Link (Winter 1988)
12 | A Remedy for Despair (Spring 1989)
13 | The Problem of Conflict (Summer-Fall 1989)
14 | The Quest for Meaning (Winter 1989)
15 | The Search for Security (Spring 1990)
16 | Self-transformation (Summer-Fall 1990)
17 | A Note on Openness (Vedana-Samyutta)
18 | Laying Down the Rod (Spring 1991)
19 | An Auspicious Month (Summer-Fall 1991)
20 | The Nobility of the Truths (Winter 1991-92)
21 | Refuge in the Buddha (Spring 1992)
22 | The Five Spiritual Faculties (Winter 1992-93)
23 | The Guardians of the World (Spring 1993)
24 | Tolerance and Diversity (Summer-Fall 1993)
25 | From Views to Vision (Winter 1993-94)
26 | Association with the Wise (1st mailing, 1994)
27,29 | Dhamma and Non-duality (2nd mailing, 1994 & 1st mailing, 1995)
28 | For the Welfare of Many (3rd mailing, 1994)
30,31 | Toward a Threshold of Understanding (2nd & 3rd mailings, 1995)
32 | Meeting the Divine Messengers (1st mailing, 1996)
33 | Walking Even Amidst the Uneven (2nd mailing, 1996)
34 | Message for a Globalized World (3rd mailing, 1996)
35 | Aims of Buddhist Education (1st mailing, 1997)
36 | A Discipline of Sobriety (2nd mailing, 1997)
37 | Subrahma's Problem (3rd mailing, 1997)
38 | Giving Dignity to Life (1st mailing, 1998)
39 |
Lifestyles and Spiritual Progress (2nd mailing, 1998)
40 |
A Tribute to Two Monks (3rd mailing, 1998)
41 |
Better Than a Hundred Years (1st mailing, 1999)
42 |
Two Paths to Knowledge (2nd mailing, 1999)
43 |
Anicca Vata Sankhara (3rd mailing, 1999)
44 |
Navigating the New Millennium (1st mailing, 2000)
45 |
Two Styles of Insight Meditation (2nd mailing, 2000)
46,47 |
Does Rebirth Make Sense? (3rd mailing, 2000)