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
- Introduction to the Buddha's teachings
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- 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
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- 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
- Useful navigational points of reference
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- 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.
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Last revised for Access to Insight on 11 November 2013.
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