Buddhist sutras for recitation (book)

Bhante G: Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

This is a lavishly produced book, featuring carefully chosen selections from the Buddha’s teachings for use in recitation and reflection.

It has been compiled by Bhante G (abbot of the Bhavana Society of West Virginia) with a foreword by American Theravada scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi.

Buddhist Suttas for Recitation provides everything needed to begin and maintain a practice of contemplative reflection.

These practices will deepen the connection to the Buddha, strengthen faith in the Path, and nurture an intellectual understanding of the Dharma.

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This unique volume includes carefully chosen discourses (sutras) of the Buddha from the Pali language canon — presented in inspiring and accessible English with accompanying Pali original — that convey the essence of the Dharma or Dhamma in Pali.

The introductory material explains the relationship between meditation and devotional practices, offers instructions on setting up a home altar, and gives advice on how to use these texts to enhance spiritual development.

The book is bound in a beautiful animal-free leather like material and embossed with gold foil. More