- Access
to Insight
Readings in Theravada Buddhism: This is a fairly large and complex
website, containing hundreds of books, articles, sutta translations,
and much more.
- The
Samatha Trust
The Samatha Trust was founded in 1973. Its principal aim is to keep
alive the Buddha's teaching through providing opportunities for people
to learn and practise Samatha, a traditional form of Buddhist meditation
based of mindfulness of breathing. In actual fact, the form of meditation
practiced is Samatha-Vipassana, developing Samatha (calm), as a basis
for Vipassana (insight). This site provides information about local
Samatha mediation groups throughout the United Kingdom, and also events
run by the Trust.
- Buddha
Sasana
A Buddhist page by Binh Anson. There are about 400 articles on Theravada
Buddhism in English and also Vietnamese articles. This site is hosted
by BuddhaNet.
- The
Bhavana Society
The Bhavana Society Web is the site for information about our Forest
Monastery and Retreat Center. You'll also find Dhamma articles by
our teacher Bhante Rahula and our abbot, Bhante Henepola Gunaratana,
author of Mindfulness in Plain English and The Path of Serenity and
Insight. BSW will be growing to include a wide variety of Buddha Dhamma
from the Theravada Perspective.
- Bodhinyanarama
Net
Bodhinyanarama is a monastic residence
of the Theravada tradition of Buddhism 29 kms from Wellington, New
Zealand. It has its origins in the Thai Forest Tradition and is associated
with the many branch monasteries of the highly revered and respected
meditation master Ajahn Chah. This Web Site contains information on
what is going on at Bodhinyanarama.
- London Buddhist Vihara
The London Buddhist Vihara is a leading centre for Theravada Buddhism. Formed in 1926 by Anagarika Dharmapala, the Vihara was the first Buddhist monastery to be established outside the continent of Asia. It has continued its missionary activities with resident bhikkhus (monks) from Sri Lanka throughout this period, with the exception of the 1940s due to World War II. The Vihara moved to Chiswick during 1964 when the Anagarika Dharmapala Trust of Sri Lanka purchased the freehold property at Heathfield Gardens. In 1994 the Vihara moved to new spacious premises in The Avenue, Chiswick.
- Abhayagiri
Buddhist Monastery
A Buddhist community in the tradition of Ajahn Chah, Ajahn Sumedho
and Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro are
co-abbots of the Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, north of San Francisco,
in Redwood Valley (Mendocino County), California. Abhayagiri is a
monastery in the Theravadin forest tradition.
- Amaravati
Buddhist Monastery
Amaravati is a monastery in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism and
a centre of teaching and practice. Its heart is a resident community
of monks and nuns, whose life of meditation and work is open for visitors
to share, as a living example of the Buddhist path.
- Dhammaduta:
The Theravada Bhikkhu Sangha.
The purpose of this web-page is to document the continuing drama,
as Bhikkhus of the Theravada lineage continue this mission of bringing
the Dhamma to new lands. Although the efforts of the bhikkhunis (and
in this day, the mae-chis, siladharas, anagarinis, etc.) as well as
the laity are recognised in the spread of Buddhism, this site focuses
on the Bhikkhu Sangha as it represents the most visible flag-bearer
of Theravada Buddhism.
- Aukana
Trust
Located in Wiltshire, UK, the Aukana Trust runs a meditation centre
(the House of Inner Tranquillity) and two monasteries. They also publish
several books on Buddhism.
- Buddhist
Publication Society
BPS Texts, including the BPS Newsletter cover essays, at the Access
to Insight website.
- Parama
Dhamma Cetiya Pirivena
This was the seat of Buddhist Education in the 19th
century (under British rule) in Sri Lanka . It is the birth place
of two National Universities, namely Vidyodaya (Sri Jayawardhanapura)
and Vidyalankara (Kelaniya). The founder of Parama Dhamma Cetiya Pirivena
was Ven. Walane Sri Siddhartha Maha Thera (1811-1868). This Pirivena
(school for novice monks) was established in 1841. It was started
with a small humble Kuti (hut). Little by little this Institute gained
faith and fame from this country and abroad. It is because of its
well organized system of oriental and occidental education that it
became popular as a center of learning. Today it is a well recognized
International Buddhist Educational centre for monks in Sri Lanka.
The Meditation Institute which is in the same premises is well known
locally and internationally. The institution is currently directed
by Ven. Dr. Mapalagama Wipulasara Maha Thera.
- Quintessence
of Buddhism
Culasunnatta Sutta - The Quintessence of Buddhism or Seven Steps to
Nirvana. The Sutta (121). An excerpt from 'A Treasury of the Buddha's
Words', translated by Ven. Nyanamoli, Thera.
- The
BUDSIR Project
The entire Pali Tipitaka as well as other Buddhist texts have been
put on CD-ROM by the Mahidol University in Thailand and its the BUDSIR
project.
- Insight
Meditation Society (IMS)
The Insight Meditation Society was founded in 1975 as a nonprofit
organization to provide a place for the intensive practice of insight
meditation. IMS operates a retreat center set on 80 wooded acres in
the quiet country of central Massachusetts. It provides a secluded
environment for intensive meditation practice.
- New
York Insight Meditation Center
New York Insight is a non-residential meditation center that provides
insight meditation retreats, courses, workshops and other programs
to people in the New York City area. Beginning and experienced meditators
are welcome. NYI is a not-for-profit organization.
- Mid
America Dharma
Mid America Dharma offers insight meditation to the central region
of the USA. The web site offers information on: local meditation groups
in the area between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountain ranges; Mid
America Dharma retreats and retreats of most other insight meditation
groups throughout the USA; and links to other insight meditation sites
throughout the world.
- Gaia
House
A Centre for Meditation, Enquiry and Compassion. Gaia House offers
Insight Meditation (known as Vipassana in the Buddhist tradition)
and Zen Retreats throughout the year. The Centre provides comprehensive
Dharma teachings and spiritual practices to realize wisdom and compassion
in daily life. The Centre is not tied to any religion. The teachings
explore depths of awareness and the discovery of an enlightened life.
- Satipatthana
— The Foundations of Mindfulness
Dedicated to an in-depth study of the Satipatthana and Anapanasati
Suttas in the Theravada tradition. Also hosts the North Jersey Mindfulness
Community Web site.
- Insight
Meditation
(Christopher Titmuss)
Dharma teachings and insight meditation practices, known as Vipassana
in the Buddhist Tradition, have a single purpose. They point to an
enlightened life. To explore these teachings, participation in an
insight meditation retreat is strongly recommended or direct instruction
from an insight meditation teacher. May the teachings, meditations,
reflections and information contained prove beneficial to all visitors.
These teachings are not intended to represent any religious tradition
or retreat centre.
- Seattle
Insight Meditation Society
The Seattle Insight Meditation Society (SIMS) is a non-profit organization
devoted to offering the Buddha's teachings on insight and awareness
to all those who seek them. SIMS offers classes in insight meditation
and retreats.
- Vipassana
Meditation
The home page of the North American organization which offers courses
in Vipassana Meditation in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Kin as taught
by S.N.Goenka and his assistant teachers. There are numerous Centers
in India and Southern Asia; six Centers in North America; seven Centers
in Europe; seven Centers in Australia/New Zealand; and one Center
in Japan. Each Center maintains its own schedule of
regular ten day Vipassana courses.
- The
International Meditation Centers
There are five International Meditation Centres in the Sayagyi U Ba
Khin Tradition: in England, in Western Australia, in East Australia,
in the U.S.A. and in Austria. These Centres were founded to provide
facilities for the instruction and practice of Theravada Buddhist
Meditation. Each of the Centres in the West is a direct offspring
of the International Meditation Centre of Yangon, Myanmar, which was
founded by Sayagyi U Ba Khin. All the Centres are guided by Mother
Sayamagyi and Sayagyi U Chit Tin, two of Sayagyi U Ba Khin's closest
disciples, who have practised and taught meditation for more than
forty years and have carried on the tradition since Sayagyi U Ba Khin's
demise in 1971.
- The
Forest Sangha Newsletter
The Forest Sangha is a world-wide Buddhist community in the Thai Forest
tradition of Ajahn Chah. The newsletter contains news, views, articles,
transcribed talks,poems, tutorials, contact addresses, forthcoming
events, retreat schedules,etc.
- Inspiration
From the Written Word
In this section, short extracts of Dhamma books of Luang Por Chah's
teaching and some complete books of teachings from Luang Luang Por
Sumedho and other teachers will be posted. Luang Por Chah's teachings
will come from various sources; extracts from books, Dhamma talks
and interviews.
- Wat
Pah Santidhamma
Wat Pah Santidhamma or The Forest Hermitage is a small, peaceful Buddhist
monastery after the style of the forest monasteries of N.E. Thailand
but set in the heart of England. Apart from its function as a Buddhist
monastery and a focus for Buddhist teaching, practice and traditional
observances, The Forest Hermitage is also the headquarters of ANGULIMALA,
the Buddhist Prison Chaplaincy Organisation.
- Staten
Island Buddhist Vihara (SIBV)
The web site is devoted to the resources and activities of the Staten
Island Buddhist Vihara situated in New York City, NY, USA. The site
contains information useful tol Buddhists of all ages. There is a
special section for Buddhist children. There is a chat room in the
site for Dhamma discussions. It contains extracts from the Theravada
Doctrine and several essays on the Buddha Dhamma.
- Suan
Mokkh Monastery
Suan Mokkh is a forest monastery along the coast of Southern Thailand,
600 km from Bangkok. It was founded in 1932 by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
and grew to become the most innovative and progressive Buddhist teaching
center in Thailand. Although Buddhadasa Bhikkhu has passed away, much
of his work continues. This WWW site is a continuation of that work,
one of many virtual Suan Mokkhs. As the true Suan Mokkh can only be
found within the nature of the silent mind, any attempt to speak of
it is virtual, whether in talks, books, or cyberspace.
- Beyond
the Net
Is a comprehensive presentation of Theravada Buddhism. Explore BEYOND
THE NET to find the answers to the following which will lead you to
inward peace, security and wisdom. Why Meditate ? Mind is the architect
of the Universe. We are not prisoners of our past. Is your suffering
the will of an Almighty God ? Suffering can be totally overcome-the
great affirmation of the Buddha. The way to liberation from the bondages
of suffering. Is Nibbana, the Supreme Bliss, a reality? Human destiny
after death.You may submit questions to us by e-mail for further clarifications
on theTeachings of the Buddha.
- Buddhism
Depot
The Buddhism Depot website contains a Discussion Forum, chat room,
mailing list, largest collection of Dhammapada translations on Internet,
Buddhist humor, a Buddhist art gallery, outline of the tripitaka,
an online bookstore, and is home of the Meditating Buddhists. In addition,
it has a Dhammapada Quote of the Moment for frequent visitors. Many
Buddhists gather together at the site to chat and discuss Buddhist
topics.
- Sasanarakkha
Buddhist Sanctuary
Sasanarakkha means "Guardian of the Sasana". A Buddhist
sanctuary located in Malaysia for the training of Theravada Buddhist
monks in theory and practice of the Dhamma-vinaya. Dedicated to evolving
a modern Theravada Buddhist identity guided by the scriptural tradition.
- Sae Taw Win II
Dhamma Center
Sae Taw Win II Dhamma Center was temporaily established by Dr. Thynn
Thynn a Burmese born Dhamma teacher in Sebastopol, nothern California
in March, 1997. A Samatha-Vipassana Center in the lineage of the late
Ven. Shwe Baw Gyun Sayadaw of Burma, it was founded on the principles
of metta (non-violence), dana (charity), sila (keeping the precepts),
bhavana (cultivation of the mind towards enlightenment.) Sae Taw Win
II Dhamma Foundation was founded in inorder to establish a permanent
Dhamma Center cum residential Dhamma community.
- Nibbanam.com (Sri Lankan)
This is a Buddhist website specialising in Theravada/Pali resources. Articles on vipassana and samatha meditation (Sri Lankan style) as well as an in-depth references and presentation of Ven. Nyananandas "Nibbana Sermons" make it a very interesting read. In addition there are several other Buddhist inspired websites which can be accessed from Nibbanam.com (i.e. a digital scrolling Pirit book and online Metta meditation service etc.).
- Nibbana.com (Burmese)
This Theravada Buddhism Site, started in May 1998, is being managed
by Dr. Maung. M. Lwin and family, from London, who receive guidance
and spiritual input from many Myanmar Monks from the U.K, U.S.A, South
Africa and Myanmar (Burma). Our main aim is to re-publish the teachings
and views of the eminent Sayadaws (Abbots) from Burma (Myanmar) and
the Pali translations and special articles written by other distinguished
monks and lay authors on Theravada Buddhism as well as cultural aspects
of the Myanmar Buddhists in the wonderful 'Land of Pagodas'.
- Abhidhamma Vipassana
Books and articles about Theravada Buddhism. The theory and practice
of Satipatthana Vipassana (insight meditation) according to the Pali
Tipitaka.
- Vipassana Research
Institute
A Resource Center for students of Vipassana Meditation. This web site
has been created with the purpose of providing reference material
and information on the core teachings of The Buddha and specifically
on the Vipassana Meditation Technique as taught in the tradition of
Sayagyi U Ba Khin under the guidance of his chief disciple, S. N.
Goenka. The objective is to provide an insight into the practical
aspect of The Buddha's teaching.
- Insight Meditation
Community of Washington DC
The Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC is vipassana
meditation group approximately in the tradition of the Insight Meditation
Society (IMS) in Barre, Massacheusetts, USA. Tara Brach is the founding
and guiding Dhamma teacher. Over 100 meditators attend the weekly
sitting / class. Meditation retreats of one, three, or seven days
are held regularly in the Washington, DC area.
- Fundamental
Buddhism
Fundamental Buddhism Explained. Buddhist Instruction. Explanation
of Buddhism based on the Pali Canon recognized by Buddhist scholars
as the oldest record of what the Buddha taught. The Essence of the
Buddha's Teachings. Interactive Buddhist Instruction.
- Nanavira
Thera Dhamma Page
The aim of this website is to make more widely available the writings
of the late Ven. Ñánavíra Thera which, though
of extraordinary quality and depth, do not - for different reasons
- attract any of the established Buddhist publishers. It is presented
as a dhammadána (gift of Dhamma) and with a deep sense of gratitude
by individuals whose lives were significantly affected by an encounter
with these writings, in the hope that others, too, might appreciate
the right-view guidance which is offered therein.
- The
Dhammapada
Web site of The Dhammapada (Path of Truth), translated with notes
by Ñarada Thera. Foreword by Bhikkhu Kassapa. Introduction
by Dr E. J. Thomas.
- Chieng
Mai Dhamma Study Group
The aim of this website is to provide an Introduction to Theravada
Buddhism and make available particularly the teachings of Ven P.A.
Payutto, universally acknowledged as Thailand's foremost Buddhist
scholar (including a comprehensive work called "Buddhist Economics:
A Middle Way for the marketplace"), and Ven Ajahn Sumedho, the
foremost Western disciple of the late Ajahn Chah.
- Metta
Forest Monastery
Located in an avocado orchard on a hill surrounded by the mountains
and chaparral of northern San Diego county, Metta Forest Monastery
offers the opportunity for lay people to come and stay for individual
retreats of long or short duration. It also offers the opportunity
for men to ordain in the Theravada lineage and train in the practices
of the Thai Forest Tradition. Metta was founded in 1990 by Phra Ajaan
Suwat Suvaco, a student of Phra Ajaan Munn Bhuridatto. The current
abbot - Thanissaro Bhikkhu (Geoffrey DeGraff) - grew up in rural New
York and Virginia, and was later ordained as a monk in Thailand in
1976. He trained for ten years under Ajaan Fuang Jotiko, a member
of the Forest Tradition, until the latter's death in 1986. After returning
to the States to help set up Metta in 1991, he was made abbot of the
monastery in 1993 and was formally made a preceptor in 1995.
- Vipassana.com
Vipassana.com offers resources and support to meditators in the Theravada
tradition. Several hundred people have participated in the free 10
week Online
Meditation Course since it began in 1997. Led by Andrew Quernmore,
a London-based meditation teacher, the course introduces both samatha
and vipassana techniques and is currently available in English and
Russian (Spanish and French translations are in progress). The site
also offers access to modern texts and a full- text search facility
on major suttas from the Pali canon.
- Wat
Suthat
Wat Suthat Thep Wararamworavihara is one of Thailand's six most important
temples, located in the heart of Rattanakosin Island, which was the
center of old Bangkok. Phra Sakayamuni is the principal Buddha Statue
of the temple. This Buddha Statue is placed over the heart of the
city in correspondence with Tamrab Mahapichaisongkram and the meaning
of Pang Marn Vichai Style, that is the victory over the demon. This
meaning is the main meaning of Ayothaya city: "The city that
never loses against anyone". More than 200 years have passed
by and the truth of this has come about according to Somdej Phrabuddha
Yod Fah Chulalok, the first great king of the Chakkri Dynasty, who
established Bangkok.
- Wat
Carolina Buddhajakra Vanaram
Wat Carolina Buddhajakra Vanaram, is a Theravadin monastary and meditation
center located in coastal North Carolina. The Abbot is Tan Ajahn Phrakru
Buddhamonpricha, Secretary-General of the Dhammayut Order, USA. Lay
practisioners represent varied cultures and compliment each other
in dhamma practise. The Buddhist Holy Days are observed at the Wat,
with large attendance at special ceremonies and festivals. A meditation
group meets every Sunday.
- Wat
Kow Tahm
Located in Thailand, on the island of Koh Phangan, the International
Meditation Center attracts people from all over the world interested
in studying and practicing the methods, techniques and tools of mental
development taught by Rosemary and Steve Weissman, the resident teachers
since 1988. They feel that through an overall and balanced mental
development practice, we may be able to gain Insight into our own
nature and the laws of Nature; developing deep Compassion and Understanding
of the origins of difficulties and stress, and how to end them.
- Aruna
Ratanagiri
This site introduces readers to a branch monastery of Wat Nong Pah
Pong and Wat Pah Nanachat. The abbot, Ajahn Munindo leads this small
monastic training community which also provides guest accommodation
for lay visitors.
- "eightfold-l"
Eightfold-l is a discussion list on the Four Noble Truths and the
Eightfold Path of Buddhism. This list is to be used as a sort of "study
group" for beginners and advanced students alike.
- Dhamma
Study
Writings in Thai and English focused on the Tripitaka. There is also
an on-line study group where all are welcome. (groups.yahoo.com/group/DSList)
Webmaster: Amara Chayabongse: postmaster@dhammastudy.com
- Buddhaviharas
Buddhaviharas is a non-sectarian Buddhist mailing list providing daily
inspirational messages relating to the four immeasurables (or Brahmaviharas)
of lovingkindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. Featured quotations
in the past have included the Dalai Lama, Sharon Salzberg, Pema Chodron,
Ayya Khema, Jack Kornfield. Discussion of any of the immeasurables
is welcome! In addition, anyone is welcome to submit quotations relating
to these topics at any time.
- Association
for Insight Meditation
This site features html books by the late Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma,
Bhikkhu Pesala, an English monk who is owner of the site, Ledi Sayadaw
and Sayadaw U Janaka.
- Just Be Good
This website seeks to introduce Buddhism, and to help find the answers to life as well as the afterlife. Applying the teachings of Buddhism to daily life are also explained here in practical everyday terms. We will also look into some basic concepts of Buddhism, and the links throughout the site provide further information for those wishing to find out more. There are answers to interesting questions on Buddhism and modern science, kamma and rebirth, creation myths and many more. Also included in this website is a section on the daily practice of Buddhism. There are also lots of e-books, talks on MP3 and video clips in our Downloads section. And we have booklets, CDs, car decals, stickers and cards which you can request in our Free Stuff section.
- Buddhist
Pen Pal Home Page
Set up in 1997, the Buddhist Pen Pal Dhamma Home Page was built to
cater to the needs of Dhammafarers to communicate with, help and support
each other.
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