- The Book of Protection: Paritta,
translated from the original Pali, with introductory essay and explanatory notes by Piyadassi Thera, with a Foreword by V.F. Gunaratna
(1999; 63pp./190KB)
- An ancient anthology of paritta (protection) suttas translated into English: discourses of the Buddha commonly recited for protection against fear, illness, and misfortune. An introductory essay explains the value of paritta recitation for physical and mental health.
- The Seven Factors of Enlightenment,
by Piyadassi Thera
(2006; 18pp./54KB)
- This essay offers an overview of the seven factors of enlightenment (satta bojjhanga), one of the Buddha's own lists of his most important teachings.
- The Fact of Impermanence,
by Piyadassi Thera
- (From the anthology: The Three Basic Facts of Existence: I. Impermanence (Anicca), with a preface by Nyanaponika Thera.)