Recommended Reading List to Learn More on Buddhism

Finding most accurate materials to study is very essential to get the best out of it. To help our members’ earnest interest to improve the understanding on Buddhism, we hereby recommend the following reading. However, we highly recommend to get us in touch to make it more beneficial.

Following is a list of reading materials, to help those who are interested to learn more about Buddhism. Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Centre provides the teaching sessions to learn it correctly. We recommend attending them personally for better benefits.

1. Mind Unshaken; A Modern Approach to Buddhism. By John Walters (An explanation of Buddhism philosophy by journalist John Walters.)

2. What The Buddha Taught.By Walpola Rahula. What the Buddha Taught, by Theravadin Walpoa Rahula, is a widely used introductory book on Buddhism for non-Buddhists. (This clear and informative guide draws on the words spoken by the Buddha to convey the true nature of Buddhist wisdom. It also features an illustrative section of texts from the Suttas and the Dhammapada, a glossary of Buddhist terms and an up-to-date bibliography.)

3. Dhammapada 

4. The Buddha and His Teachings. By Narada

5. What Buddhists Believe. By Ven K Sri Dhammananda