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  • chicanobudista
    Member
    • Mar 2008
    • 864

    Ajahn Chanh - Book Suggestion

    I am trying to have a more rounded Buddhist library.

    Recently went to Barnes and Noble and found two books based on talks by Ajahn Chah:



    and




    Since budget is always limited, which one to start with? Or is there another collection that I should start with?
    paz,
    Erik


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  • Gregor
    Member
    • Apr 2007
    • 638

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    Re: Ajahn Chanh - Book Suggestion

    Hey Man,

    I'd go with "Food for the Heart" You can't go wrong with the the publisher "Wisdom Publications" when it comes to books from the Theravada tradition. Also, it looks like Ajahn Amaro had a role in putting the collection togather.

    In the meantime follow this link to a free e-book --- really good stuff

    http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/tree-forest.pdf

    Big File, might take some time to dowload, but just save the pdf to your desktop after it opens up.


    Have fun!!
    Jukai '09 Dharma Name: Shinko 慎重(Prudent Calm)

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    • Jundo
      Treeleaf Founder and Priest
      • Apr 2006
      • 40632

      #3
      Re: Ajahn Chanh - Book Suggestion

      Hi Guys,

      I like Ven. Ajahn Chanh very much. I do not know those particular books, but I will try to look them up soon.

      Buddhism with a little Thai spice!

      Gassho, Jundo
      ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

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      • chicanobudista
        Member
        • Mar 2008
        • 864

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        Re: Ajahn Chanh - Book Suggestion

        Originally posted by Gregor

        I'd go with "Food for the Heart" You can't go wrong with the the publisher "Wisdom Publications" when it comes to books from the Theravada tradition. Also, it looks like Ajahn Amaro had a role in putting the collection togather.

        Grego...thanks for the link and recommendation.
        paz,
        Erik


        Flor de Nopal Sangha

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        • Aswini
          Member
          • Apr 2008
          • 108

          #5
          Re: Ajahn Chanh - Book Suggestion

          Hi Chicano,

          In general, the writings of the theravadin buddhist monks are available free, because it's in there code that there should be no exchange for teachings (but they have support from the lay community regardless).

          Just google and this link will come up - http://www.ajahnchah.org/book/index.php, also - http://www.ajahnchah.org/book/index.php and as gregor said buddhanet also - http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/teachings_chah.pdf

          Mettha/Gassho

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