Buddhist Suttas for Recitation

A lavishly produced book featuring carefully chosen selections from the Buddha’s teachings for use in recitation and reflection.

Buddhist Suttas for Recitation provides everything you need to begin and maintain a practice of contemplative recitation and reflection. These practices will deepen your connection to the Buddha, strengthen your faith in the Path, and nurture your intellectual understanding of the Dhamma.

This unique volume includes carefully chosen discourses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon—presented in inspiring and accessible English with accompanying Pali—that convey the essence of the Dhamma. The introductory material explains the relationship between meditation and devotional practice, offers instructions on setting up a home altar, and gives advice on how to use these texts to enhance your spiritual development.

The book is bound in a beautiful synthetic leather material, embossed with gold foil.

Bhante Gunaratana was ordained at the age of twelve as a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka. He went on to earn his PhD in philosophy from the American University, and has led meditation retreats, taught Buddhism, and lectured widely throughout the world. He’s the bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English, Loving-Kindness in Plain English, and Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness—and numerous other books.

Bhikkhu Bodhi is the author of In the Buddha’s Words and the renowned translator of the Buddha’s Discourses, including The Suttanipata and The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha.