5 Books You Must Read | Buddhism In English

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0:00 - intro
0:24 - books category list
0:51 - Buddha and his teachings
1:55 - Buddha, The Marvelous Sage
2:58 - What the Buddha taught
3:50 - Mindfulness in plain English
4:51 - Dhammapada
The Buddha and his teachings
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[@mind_body_soul559]

Book 📚 name 1 Budhha and his teachings 2 Buddha the marvelous sage 3 what the budhha taught 4 mindfulness in plain English 5 Dhammapada Have a peaceful life 🌻

[@subarnasaha8332]

How can i get this

[@Nkhensani-kg1te]

His calm voice has the energy that makes you realize that this is a life changing experience indeed, I'm diving in

[@ryanallen2647]

Right he’s excited but calmly

[@Mecagothits]

True

[@joanb4828]

Buddhisim is indeed open to every religion. I am very much Christian but I am always here learning and practicing your teachings ❤

[@ytom9346]

Mahayana Buddhism has the similar prodigal son metaphor in the lotus sutra of achieving Buddhahood.

[@VeganismIsDeath-cz9mn]

@@ytom9346 Yeap!! Because the abrahamanic "religions" are based on plagiarism.

[@dhikshithkumar653]

Practice their meditation techniques and it will change your life in an unimaginable way

[@KUNTHYSREY]

Buddhis never think, where you from or what your color skin and just want people stay with peaceful and understanding about stay with reality of life 💚❤

[@joanb4828]

@@dhikshithkumar653 any particular recommendation on youtube?

[@optimistshrishti7672]

Buddham saranam gacchami 🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️⚛️

[@sachs8379]

"The Buddha and his Dhamma" by Dr. Ambedkar, without reading this, all reading would be incomplete

[@Humanist_atheist]

Yes, this is also good book 📚📖💙

[@ashanadithya1592]

nonsons,,see burmeese buddhist counsil and srilankan mahabodhi socity reject that book and said that to its about fake buddhism /ambedkarism which introdused ambedkar ,i also read this ,,50% wrong and nonsosns there,,,its not buddhist book,,its fake buddhist book,,hindus who accept new religon bcoz of caste sistem those can read that book,,,,

[@ashanadithya1592]

'''Ambedkar's 'The Buddha and his Dhamma' was criticised by the Buddhist journal The Maha Bodhi calling it a dangerous book, that 'Ambedkar's Buddhism was based on hatred, Buddha's on compassion' and that the title should be changed to Ambedkar and his Dhamma'' '''.Burmese Buddhist conference 'The Light of Dhamma' noted that 'The doctor (Ambedkar) tampered with the texts and whenever he found views in Buddhism inconvenient to his own, denounced them as later accretions made by monks'.''''

[@ashanadithya1592]

srilankan buddhists,thailand buddhist,burmeese buddhist and all of real buddhists in this world they reject that book,

[@naveenraj5418]

Jai Bhim 💙

[@ucheuguru4084]

I love Buddhism. I read "what the Buddha taught " it's such an enlightening book. Thank you very much for sharing

[@CCPJAYLPHAN1994]

Let's all propagate Buddhism so the world can accept the Dhamma

[@yogikapurohit8887]

I love reading books. Thank you ❤️

[@oskarumesh2394]

Buddhism is open to everyone . That is true . Buddhism can be practiced by anyone in this world . Buddhism is not something for politicians to misuse to come to power and Buddhism is not a private property of Srilankan people or Srilankan Buddist monks. Buddhism was introduced to the world by the Lord Budda for the sake of everyone not for the sake of the people of one country.

[@davidrudpedersen5622]

That's why I love buddhism💛

[@Humanist_atheist]

@@davidrudpedersen5622 Great😃👍🏻

[@jijisai6066]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@seescafedeu]

​@jijisai6066 Nishiren is the evangelical lineage of budiism. I want distance.

[@Diksha04]

What about. ..the teaching of buddha ...by bukkyo dendo kyokai

[@muthushreevanisng7550]

1.Buddha and his teachings - Narada 2. Buddha the marvelus sage - Kribathgoda gnanananda thera 3.What the Buddha taught - Walpola rahula 4. Mindfulness in plain English - Bhante Gunaratana 5. Dhammpana

[@mudita05]

Acharya Buddhatakkhita

[@jijisai6066]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@pallvi8362]

Thank you ❤

[@hasantharodrigo7408]

Are there any Sinhala translations?

[@deela262]

​@@hasantharodrigo7408 yes 2.අච්චරිය මනුස්සෝ 3. බුදුන් වදාල ධර්මය 4. පහසුවෙන් සිහිය වඩන මග

[@paulthomas281]

Buddhism is the gateway to our humanity and our potential. Namo Buddhāya.

[@Onlycelb]

I don’t pay attention to the books to be honest, this beautiful man and how the buddhahood he embodies is making you feel, the humble and the beauty and the smile of this man is priceless the more I look at this man the more good and humble I feet thank you master 🙏 I always imagine myself to be this man and it feels so good

[@4realgirl09]

I wonder if it's easier to understand than other dogmas.

[@Onlycelb]

@@4realgirl09 you already understand it

[@HarshaHarshaHursu]

ನಮೋ ಬುದ್ಧಯಃ ❤🙏

[@karenng848]

Thank you so much. Namo Budahaya 🙏♥️

[@alenahawke475]

I was thinking today that I needed to get a book and start reading again. Then I saw this. Thank you!🙏♥️🇺🇲

[@andrewwater5836]

Thank you Bhante for providing us with the roadmap to Buddhism. It is so helpful. Namo Buddhaya 🙏

[@jijisai6066]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@truth_finder2001]

The books of Most Venarable Prof. Rerukane Chandawimala Thero are also great. The way he analyzes the Dhamma and his moderate view is truly appreciable. 1. Handbook of the buddhist 2. Basic facts of Abhidhamma 3. Deceptive defilements 4. Exposition of dependent origination 5. Four noble truths 6. Path of Abhidhamma ( Sri Chandawimala Dhamma Treatises Preservation Board )

[@KavithGamage-hk4ee]

Indeed

[@tharu2428]

❤

[@jijisai6066]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@pradeepaatapattu1317]

Prof Renukane chandawimala Thero also great who guided the way of buddha's great teaching to the world wrote valuable books on buddhism 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nabaneetashyam7847]

I am from India and a Buddhist where I can get these books is it available online...pls guide me

[@jenniferrodolfo7555]

Thank you and Much Love from the Philippines.

[@michico76]

Much merits Bhante 🌼🙏🌼 May the noble triple gem bless and protect you always ! 🙏🌼

[@jijisai6066]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@IvyWood-cb8zd]

Start when I hear your teaching, I want to become Buddhism, ❤❤❤

[@abhinavpeddemoni593]

Thank you so much for this video. Waiting for this from long time

[@jyoteegokool7486]

So noble many thanks for all your lesson you teach on your videos

[@theone_aish]

Literally a heartily thanks 🙏😊 bcoz I'm looking for someone who guide me where to start.. And book is one of the best source but I want someone in this field who tell me what to read first... Thankyou so much for guidance 😊

[@user-mr9eb5dr1i]

I am so excited about these books. Thank you .❤❤😊

[@renukarodrigo4529]

I was privileged to listen to Dhamma Desana of Naradha Maha Thero during my school years.

[@hansweitbrecht1957]

My reccomenendation is: The Middle Length Sayings (MAJJIHIMA-NIKAYA) Translated from the Pali by I. B. HORNER London pali Society this has been my companion for the past 35 years. There are numerous good books about bhuddism, each of them reflecting the authors take. When it comes to the actual teachings, these 152 teachings of Gotamo and contemporaries as recorded by the monks shortly after Gotamo's departure are the central, most authentic, pure, genuine pices left to us. These are simple teachings adressing laymen, priests, kings, monks, ascetics, searchers. They are timeless. There are many translations of the Dhammapadda. I want to recomend two: 1) Dhammapadda by Eknath Easwaran -- written from the heart with a fabulous introduction to every chapter. 2) Dhammapadda English - Pali Edition by Harischandra Kaviratna -- a literal word-by-word translation.

[@kumu2613]

Agree. I have done the same and read some of the book bhante recommended as well. When reading the The Middle length discourses, skip the first and come back to it after you read the rest. It is easier to understand the first Sutta this way. Most people give up when they start with number 1.

[@tharindumanamperi7619]

අපේ හාමුදුරුවනේ, ඔබ වහන්සේගේ බොහොම හරවත්, බොහොම ප්‍රායෝගික, බොහොම කෙටි දේශනා වලින් ඉගෙනගන්නෙ දේ බොහොමයි. යායුතු මග දැන හිටියත්, ප්‍රායෝගික ව යා යුතු විදිය ගැන ඉගෙනගත් දේ බොහොමයි. බොහොම ස්තූතියි මේ පොත් පෙලට සහ හැමදාම කියල දෙන මාර්ගයට.

[@jijisai6066]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@superhydrayt2631]

Thanks alot Bhante jee, you remain source of pure Energy.

[@amadushani1195]

Thank you.Namo budhaya

[@isuripriyadarshanikumariha7598]

Namo Buddhaya🙏💎💎💎🙏 These books are so valuable to explore Dhamma more and more on this blessful Vap full moon poya Day🙏🙏🙏

[@kannanhari5405]

Thanks for remembering us.... & our comments

[@pramodsitaprao4186]

Thanks for sharing the links of the books.❤❤🎉🎉😊😊

[@janetmiller2980]

I 💕 to read and want to learn more. Thank you so much!

[@pratikshaingle3054]

Can u share your journey with us from a normal person to a monk life 🙏

[@AudreyNichols-ie8kw]

thank you so much for the recommendations and easy amazon list i was able to download and order books :)

[@vr4ahaana508]

God bless you sir

[@Humanist_atheist]

Thank you Bhante Ji for Recommending Books to us, It would help us to learn more about Buddhism and to better practice Buddhism. Thank you So Much.👍🏼 Namo Buddhay 🙏🏼☸️🌺🎎

[@jijisai6066]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@landlordgaming5911]

Namo budda

[@florianmeinhardt6757]

Thanks 🙏Bhante for your recommendations and links where to find free Pdf's (see description box). I personally include the Dhammapada in my daily buddhist practice. After the pooja, I take my Dhammapada book and I recite one of the 26 chapters. I do this every day and after 26 days I start with chapter one again. 😊 For me it is very helpful and it makes me happy to read and to hear the Buddhas words (incl. side notes) in verses. During special moments throughout the day I remember some verses, or they come into my mind...and they teach me something...for example to abstain from anger...or how to make a good choice. It is like having a teacher in my mind that helps you to remember...a good guide in life.❤. May all of you be well and happy 🙏 Namo Buddhaya

[@jijisai6066]

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[@bobermoment]

thanks I have been wondering about this ❤️ namo buddhaya

[@M.Ojha9435]

Thank you❤❤ Namo Buddhaya❤❤❤

[@jijisai6066]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@keerthidelwatta2785]

What the Budda thought is the best book I have ever red and I am great full to the author Ven Valpola Rahula who put very deep principles in the nutshell.

[@TrishaandJoost]

Thank you very much for the free pdf. I will start to read about buddhism. Im inspired to you. I wish i can see you in personal someday❤

[@barrym.puttjr.7142]

I started watching your KZbin series on Buddhism a few weeks ago and have found it very beneficial. I’m curious, what is the difference between chanting and meditating in terms of benefit? What is the purpose of chanting? What is the most effective way to practice chanting?

[@kavitharani7214]

Thank you Guruvugaaru 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@Tik_Tok_SL01]

බොහොම පින් ❤

[@aravindadharsh]

Namo Budhaaya... 🙏🙏🙏

[@Badgune]

Bro you re doing good job❤❤❤ from Bhutan 🇧🇹

[@sriyanirathnayaka4824]

Thank you so much bhante for your explaining the books Namo Buddhaya🙏🙏🙏

[@Ashokpal9724]

Namo buddhay🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SE_the_View]

Where is this monk located, amazing! Would love to sit in front of him and listen to him all day, amazing.

[@sriwee7633]

He's from Sri Lanka.

[@dinushw]

Namo Buddhaya ! 🙏

[@bmCommando0]

Namo buddhay sir ❤

[@ItsPhoenix134]

Namo buddhaya. ❤

[@arockiamsamayal4367]

Thankyou somuch for your kindness speech ❤❤

[@sindhuudayakumar7979]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Loka Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu Namo Buddhaya ❤💐

[@randikajayamaha31]

Namo Buddhaya🙏🙏🙏

[@Kechuyenmienque]

To anyone who's watching this video and reading the comments, my wish for you is that any troubles or anxieties that have been weighing you down will begin to lift. May your mind be cleared of negative thoughts, incessant overthinking, and any doubts that have been holding you back. May clarity replace your confusion, and may your life be filled with peace and calmness. Take the wisdom from this video and empower yourself to achieve all that you seek. 🙏✨

[@user-oo3nr6ms5z]

I will read those books❤❤❤

[@KMVNZ23]

Thank you. Thank you.

[@ma-40_kmsneha93]

I find solace in your video. It is my best comrade in my difficult situation. When I'm independent I will meet you.

[@arunamutucumarana6391]

Truly appreciate ven sir It really inspires to read !!!

[@sudhakarreddypolam2432]

Om namo buddhaya 🙏

[@IvyWood-cb8zd]

THANK YOU FOR BUDDHISM Knowledge, I can apply to my dealy life. I BECOME EVERYDAY GOOD PERSON ,THANK YOU

[@shatveekareddy3497]

Namo buddhaya , Thanks a lot 🙏

[@SamyEspinel-ri5xz]

Thank you.

[@gregpantelides1355]

Thank you, Bhante.

[@ramanujsaket8038]

Thanks, bhante ji for this book advice

[@familyflower]

the best collection books ever, love that

[@ashutoshgupta9410]

The fact that I move back and forth from Hindu to Buddhist texts shows how much these 2 religions are intertwined and teach the same things with different perspectives.

[@daniellewilliams1363]

thank you so much for this

[@meerasingh2327]

Thanks 🙏

[@vino6313]

Waiting for this

[@SudipBhattacharyya]

Thank you so much Bhante

[@ratnabahadurgurung9850]

Namo Buddhaya.

[@anjaliencharla1816]

Namo buddaya 🎎🎎

[@dec66.18]

Thank you for this .🙏🏻

[@jijisai6066]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@supriyakarwade4068]

ahama vadaami bhante🙏

[@lynns7262]

Thank you so much. I want to learn about Buddhism, but didn’t know where to start. This will help me get started. 🙏🏻

[@timetoreason7090]

If you want to understand the core teachings and values of Buddha Dhamma, or the Teachings of the Buddha, start with the Dhammapada with references. It is a compendium of Buddha's own teachings. There you will know where Buddha Dhamma stand amongst all other spiritual teachings on rituals, deities, gods, creation, hell, heavens, rewards, punishments etc. There are many You Tube versions, and talking books too.

[@lynns7262]

@@timetoreason7090 thank you!!

[@timetoreason7090]

You had send me a reply but You Tube has hidden it, nevertheless I managed to read it. Thank you. Buddha Dhamma is not about seeking happiness. There are many self help Buddhist happiness books written by many monks too. It does not mean seeking happiness is not advisable, but Buddha's main core of teaching is to find the causes for our unsatisfactoriness (commonly known as 'suffering' but it is not suffering too) and finding a way out. Clinging to so called happiness does not give freedom from 'suffering'. So be careful when seeking the teachings, as it is your own self discovery and self realisation. Buddha Dhamma is not philosophy or psychology as Buddha did not teach philosophy or psychology but there are many things in Dhamma that is similar and or compatible with/in western philosophy or modern psychology. Just be aware of them. I advise you to read scholarly books written by western Buddhist monks as their writings are not based on inherent cultural, traditional practices or rituals or biases, but purely based on the teachings

[@peaceful_780]

Namo buddhaya ☺️🙏

[@blightnitetech5330]

I believe in Buddhism a lot but I would love to see a video on similarities between Gita and Dhammapada

[@007bluesky007]

Dhammapada and Bhagavad Gita have similar profound truths. In the Ch-02 of Bhagavad Gita, Supreme Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that Deluded Desire being the cause of Suffering and the entire chain link cycle of cause-effect, the poisons of greed, anger and foolishness. The Lord calls the Bhu: (material earthly world) Dukkhalayam Asashvatam ( impermanent world of suffering). When he further explains the concept of Bodhi he talks about Jivanmuktha and Bodhisattva ( people in the path of enlightenment). The eight fold path is also touched in Bhagavad Gita. It seemed to be that Buddha, the Great One, lived the life of a Jivanmuktha and a perfect example. What a human life is for and how it should be lived, no one has given the best example as the Venerable Shakyamuni Buddha.

[@timetoreason7090]

Gita and Dhammapada are no way close to each other, two different books. It is as someone telling Dhammapada is simialr to the Bible. If anyone reading this no need to argue just get the two books, read on your own and compare. Dhammapada does NOT contain deities, gods or divine intervention. Gita relates to Veda and Hinduism which is god/deity centered and caste based due to its origins from the migratory tribes to the subcontinent during very ancient times from the Euro - Asian stepps, near east, Persia and Hellenic nations who called themselves as Aryans to distinguish themselves from the natives of the Subcontinent. Buddha dhamma does not worship Krishna, Arjuna or whoever as they are based on myths and legends, as much as Mahabaratha which was written in the similar fashion of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey as M.Bharata was written by the same migratory people. Buddha Dhamma has no part with Veda or later Hinduism, no deities, no rebirth, no soul, no moksha, no Brahma, no sacrifices, no rituals, no caste system, no creation and the rest of the list goes on. Have a nice day.

[@justaperson1769]

@@timetoreason7090 Yes! 🙏

[@blightnitetech5330]

I have read both the books and I feel that there are quite a few noticeable similarities but I feel that I might have not observed carefully for more. Talking about the Gita, compared to other translations and commentaries the one from ISKCON gives you a very different version focusing on only Bhakti, etc etc but the ones I read did give a different viewpoint focusing on karma, buddhi. Both the books focus slightly different though. To get a better understanding I asked this to him in the comments. I would recommend to read both. Namo Buddhaya 🙏

[@janakachandrasekera39]

Namo Budhdhaya. Theruwan Saranai.

[@user-gx6rr8gf4l]

Namo Buddhaya. 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@ghayanipremathilaka4662]

Thank you very much ☸️🙏

[@JanTabanao]

Nice!

[@martacabrera5026]

Thankyou🙏❤️

[@user-po3bo6ye7b]

Thank you 👍❤

[@laxmikhatri4107]

Jai buddha

[@user-jm1zl1eq3m]

cool✨✨ thanks for the sharing video😊 looking forward to the next video👍🌈🌈 🙂🎉

[@quicksilver455]

you can also read A Manual of Buddhism by Narada Thero and Opening the Door of your heart, Mindfulness, Bliss and Beyond by Ajahn Brahm

[@simplydonewithhoomans]

Thank you so much for recommending this Books and providing links too. I wanted to read books purely based on Buddhism for long time bcz authors writting really effect our mindset. As our old books were burned by envader i don't want to read something and change my thoughts. Bcz writter will write knowledge and story he knows and some of his thoughts but we will know difference only when we read different author and books. That's why I haven't read much books related to Buddhism. I mostly hear stories directly from Monks. Now I will surely read this books once my exam will finish. Namo Buddhay 🙏🙏

[@jijisai6066]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@abhishekkattimani1302]

Namo Budhaya.😇

[@mukulranjandas2514]

Great!

[@Archusingh345]

I am from Kushinagar (where lord Buddha take his Mahaparinirvana, I am really blessed about that) my question to you that please tell us about what is real life? Become a life which we lived is not real..so tell us a real life..!!

[@ravidurajiw3947]

are you have a thripitakaya book learn it

[@swarnalatagajbhiye5055]

Namo bhudhay 🎉🎉

[@dawnmyatmyint4885]

Thank you Bhante for your advice with

[@dumeshiellawidana9486]

Thank you so much..!!

[@kabitaawasthi1502]

Namo budhaya ❤❤

[@bindukdas7182]

Thank you❤❤❤

[@user-uy7wg6uo1f]

Ihave read "Buddha and his Dhamma' by Dr. B.R.Ambedkar. Pure Buddhism is explained by him in this book. This book is also eligible to recommend to be read. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jijisai6066]

chant NAM MYO HO REN GE KYO this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

[@timetoreason7090]

It is NOT Buddhism, his own version

[@NEERAJKUMAR-ec3ub]

Sir can you please make a video on How to concentrate on studies? Its a big request from me and friends sir please