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Awesome Theravada 
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A curated list of Theravada Buddhist teachings.
Theravada is a branch of Buddhism that draws its doctrine from the Pali canon, one of the oldest surviving records of the Buddha’s teachings.
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Contents
Academic
- A Systematic Study of the Majjhima Nikaya - Lectures on the life of the Buddha, ethics, meditation, and wisdom.
- An Introduction to Buddhism - Bhikkhu Pesala provides an overview of the Noble Eightfold Path and several meditation techniques in plain language.
- Universität Hamburg: Prof. Bhikkhu Analayo - Author of several books and papers on Theravada topics.
Blogs
- Bosque Theravada - Web budista dedicada al Canon Pali, el budismo temprano, y la Tradición de Ajahn Chah.
- Dhamma Musings - Shravasti Dhammika’s musings and travels.
- Sujato’s Blog - Opinions on Buddhism and related issues in a contemporary context.
- Reflections: Ajahn Sucitto - Personal blog of an experienced Buddhist monk.
Books
- How to Meditate - Guide on how to meditate, available in various formats and languages.
- Lessons in Practical Buddhism - Practical teachings to help people live in peace and happiness.
- The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah - Single volume containing many of Ajahn Chah’s talks that convey the teachings in a direct, simple, yet profound manner.
- The Four Noble Truths - Booklet by Ajahn Sumedho that serves as an introduction to the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path.
Dhamma Talks
Audio
- BuddhaNet - Sample of talks from teachers of several traditions, both lay and ordained.
- dhamma.audio - Library of teachings from a wide variety of places, sortable by teacher and collection.
- dhammatalks.org - English translations of suttas, audio talks, and books by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
- Tisarana - Recorded talks from Tisarana Buddhist Monastery in Canada.
Forums
- Dhamma Wheel - Discussion on a wide variety of topics pertaining to Theravada Buddhism.
- Dhammaloka Community - Ask and learn from the members of Dhammaloka City Centre in Australia.
- /r/thaiforest/ - Subreddit for the Thai Forest Tradition.
- /r/theravada/ - Subreddit where anyone can discuss, ask questions, and post teachings.
Monasteries
- Abhayagiri - Redwood Valley, California - Environment in which individuals and families are given the opportunity to be in contact with the principles of the Buddha’s teachings.
- Amaravati - Hertfordshire, England - Place of practice for monks and nuns in the Forest Tradition.
- Aruna Ratanagiri - Northumberland, England - Forest Tradition monastery headed by abbot Ajahn Munindo.
- Atammayatarama Buddhist Monastery - Woodinville, Washington - Theravada monastery that offers free services, books, and meditation sessions.
- Bodhinyanarama - Wellington, New Zealand - Sanctuary in a wooded valley that serves as a monastic residence and public area for Buddhist events.
- Cittaviveka - Hampshire, England - Primarily a residence for monks and nuns.
- Dhammapala - Kandersteg, Switzerland - Quiet monastery in the mountains.
- Pacific Hermitage - White Salmon, Washington - Small monastery where monks can devote time to study and meditation.
- Temple Forest Monastery - Temple, New Hampshire - Balance of wilderness, seclusion, and accessibility.
- The Forest Hermitage - Warwickshire, England - Headquarters of the Buddhist Prison Chaplaincy Organisation.
- Wat Nong Pah Pong - Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand - Forest monastery established by the venerable Ajahn Chah.
- Wat Pah Nanachat - Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand - Where English-speakers can practice the simple lifestyle as taught by the Buddha.
- Wat San Fran - San Francisco, California - Temple for learning, celebrating Buddhist holidays, as well as experiencing Thai culture.
Organizations
- Forest Sangha - Home of the international monasteries in the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah.
- Sirimangalo International - Teachings on meditation and Buddhism in audio, video, and printed format. It is also a meditation centre located in Hamilton, Ontario.
Suttas
Individual Suttas
- Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta: Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion - The Buddha’s first discourse.
- Samaññaphala Sutta: The Fruits of the Contemplative Life - Comprehensive portrait of the Buddhist path of training, illustrating each stage of the training with vivid similes.
- Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta: To the Plowing Bharadvaja - The Buddha explains how he plows, sows, and eats like a farmer.
- Nidhi Kanda: The Reserve Fund - Reminder that a fund of virtue and restraint will always be safe, while a material fund can be lost.
- Tuvataka Sutta: Quickly - How a monastic should act, with parts that are applicable to laypeople as well.
Resources
- Access to Insight - Translations of over one thousand suttas from the Pali Canon.
- dhammadāna - Learn about the Buddha’s original teachings in French, English, Italian, Burmese, and Japanese.
- Dhammapada - Short verses that summarize the essential principles of the Buddha’s teachings.
- Sādhu! - World directory of physical locations and websites.
- SuttaCentral - Early Buddhist texts, translations, and parallels in many languages.
Videos
- Buddhist Society of Western Australia - Dhamma talks by various monastics, including Ajahn Brahm.
- SI Video Wiki - Categorized selection of videos by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.
Individual Videos
- Dana en Wat Pah Nanachat - A walk through of daily life at Wat Pah Nanachat, focusing on the topic of generosity and the role it plays in Buddhist life. (Español with English subtitles)
- The Mindful Way - BBC documentary about the life and function of a Buddhist monastery of the Forest Tradition in Thailand.
YouTube Channels
- 1983dukkha - Audio recordings of talks from well-known Buddhist monks and nuns.
- Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery - Live streams, talks, and events at Abhayagiri.
- Ajahn Sona - Talks over basic concepts in Buddhism given by the abbot of Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery.
- AjahnBrahmRetreats - Recordings of meditation retreats with Ajahn Brahm at Jhana Grove Meditation Retreat Centre.
- Bodhisaddha Forest Monastery - Life at a forest monastery.
- BSV Dhamma Talks - Buddhist Society of Victoria making available the Buddha’s teachings to the community.
- Buddhist Fellowship - Videos from the non-sectarian Buddhist organisation of the same name.
- Buddhist Society of Western Australia - Talks from monks and nuns at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre.
- Dhamma in English - Live talks and Q&A with lay visitors from around the world. (English)
- Dhamma Talks by Thanissaro Bhikkhu - Longer audio talks from Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
- Dhammanet - Inspiring and enlightening discourses by respected scholars, Buddhist monks and philosophers.
- London Buddhist Videos - Talks, lectures, and educational materials from the London Buddhist Vihara.
- PhraSuchart Live - Live talks and Q&A with lay visitors from around the world. (Thai - ไทย)
- Portland Friends of the Dhamma - Buddhist center in the Thai Forest tradition of Ajahn Chah that hosts talks from visiting monastics.
- Short Dhamma Talks by Thanissaro Bhikkhu - Daily talks given by Thanissaro Bhikkhu at Metta Forest Monastery.
- StudentofthePath - American born Buddhist monastic’s journey into homelessness.
- The Noble Path - Several documentaries on Buddhism in the late 1900s.
- urbanbuddhistmonk - Talks from Bhante Saranapala of the West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center.
- Wat Marp Jan (วัดมาบจันทร์) - Events at a Thai Forest monastery established by Ajahn Anan Akiñcano.
- watsanfran - Classes and daily sermons in Thai and English.
- Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu - Live broadcasts almost every day on the topics of meditation, Buddhism, and the monastic life.
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