What the Buddha Taught: Revised and Expanded Edition with Texts from Suttas and Dhammapada

Beneath the enormous umbrella of Buddhism, there is a diverse galaxy of customs and beliefs, but there is also a kernel of truth that every sect holds dear. Rahula Walpola, scholar and monk, discovers this foundation of Buddhism for us first through straightforward explication, never skipping over a point that has yet to be substantiated, then through translations from key scriptures. Logical and focused, these are the essentials of Buddhism; know them first, then move comfortably on to other Buddhist works.

• An Introduction to Buddhism, Second Edition: Teachings, History and Practices (Introduction to Religion)
• The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
• The Bodhicaryavatara (Oxford World's Classics)
• The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
• The Story of Gotama Buddha
• Wisdom of the Buddha: The Unabridged Dhammapada (Dover Thrift Editions)
• In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (The Teachings of the Buddha)
• The Buddha and His Teachings
• Open Heart, Clear Mind: An Introduction to the Buddha's Teachings
• The Way of Life, According to Laotzu