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A Happy Married Life - A Buddhist Perspective (780K)
Ven. K Sri Dhammananda
A marriage is a partnership of equality, gentleness, generosity, calm and dedication. Ven. Dr K Sri Dhammananda tells how a good marriage should grow and develop from understanding and true loyalty where the personalities involved are allowed to grow.

Purpose of Life (1.2 MB)
Ven. K Sri Dhammananda
Is there a purpose for life? What is the purpose of life?
What, or where or when? Out of space came universe, Came sun, came earth, came life... But as to purpose whose or whence? Why? This book gives very clear, practical and direct to the point advice to those who seek to achieve an understanding of their life on earth, and how to lead a noble life amidst the confusion, murkiness, materialism and strong craving that this age heralds.

The Significance and Benefits of Six-syllable Mantra Recitation
H.E Drubwang K.N. Rinpoche (1.16 Mb)
These teachings were given by His Eminence Drubwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage, during a 100 Million Mani Recitation Retreat conducted at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery over year end retreat 2004. They explain the benefits and importance of doing the Mani recitation for the benefit of others and oneself, and the mental state in which the recitation is to be conducted.

Tales of the Buddha's Former Lives
51-100 Stories (content 112K, p1-100 1.6Mb, p101-216 2.2Mb)
Tales of the Buddha's Former Lives is a collection of simple stories written along the line of Aesop's Fables. Though meant for readers of all ages, they are especially useful to older children and teenagers, as these stories promote and highlight virtuous conduct and good behaviour, especially those human values that contribute to harmony, pleasure and progress.

Transforming Our Daily Activities
Ven. Thubten Chodron (750 K )
Spiritual practice need not be separated from daily living. Here is a book that teaches you how you can lead a more fulfilling life according to the Buddha's teachings and transform your daily activities into acts of compassion and loving-kindness. You can live and breathe the Dharma even while at work, driving or doing grocery shopping!

We Are Good Children
(1.8 Mb)
Children should be taught and instilled with the right morals and ethics since young. The objectives of this bilingual book are to introduce, familiarise and inculcate young children the virtues of Buddhism and eastern culture like filial piety, gratitude and compassion. Through this process, we hope children would be imbued with the ?positive traits of self-reflection and self-correction of non-virtuous behaviour and conduct.

What Karma is
Sayadaw U Thittila (96KB)
Kamma is the natural and impersonal law of cause and effect. This booklet explains the workings of Kamma and teaches us self-responsibility. We have to plant the seeds of goodness now if we want to reap good fruits in this and future lives.

Settling Back Into The Moment
Joseph Goldstein (2MB)
This book is a compilation of excerpts that are words of timeless truths, words that are meant for reflection, words that speak straight to your heart.
* Published with kind permission from Sukhi Hotu

How to Overcome your Difficulties
Ven. K Sri Dhammananda (108KB )
Are you worried? Are you miserable? If so, you are invited to read this booklet to develop a better understanding of your problems. It is dedicated to you and to those who worry.

All in One One in All
Thich Nhat Hanh (129KB )
"This Body is not me.I am not caught by this body. I am life without boundaries. I have never been born. I will never die. Look at me. Look at the stars and the moon. All of them are me, are manifestations of me. So smile to me, take my hand, say goodbye that we will see each other right away after this. We will see each other in every walk of life. We will recognize each other again and again, everywhere."

Three Teachings
Ven. Tenzin Palmo (369KB)
Ven. Tenzin Palmo's Teaching on Retreat, Mahamudra Practice and Mindfulness are a delight to read. Transcribed from talks she gave in Singapore in May 1999, the Teachings are delivered in plain language, seasoned with plenty of audience participated. Each subject is discussed with humour, liveliness and compassion. She has the great gift of showing how the Dharma can be integrated into every part of our everyday lives.

Working With Anger
Ven. Thubten Chodron (102K )
"Working with Anger" offers many practical techniques for anger management. Although the Buddha is usually thought of as a religious leader, he was also a consummate psychologist and peacemaker. This presentation is based upon the Buddha's unique prescription for transforming anger and the author's interactions with mental health professionals, people in therapy and conflict mediators.

I Wonder Why
 Venerable Thubten Chodron (338KB)
This books covers the most fundamental questions and issues that arise in the minds of modern individuals who are new to this tradition of practical spirituality. Written in clear and engaging language, this book presents the Buddhist approach to the issues and concerns of daily life.

Be a Lamp Upon Yourself
Compilation (431KB)
The usefulness of this book is in its concise approach to the basic teachings of the Buddha.