Books like The foundations of Buddhism by Rupert Gethin

A clear introduction to the core teachings of Buddhism based on the original Pali text of the Tipitaka.

A clear, poetic guide to core Buddhist concepts—The Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and basic teachings—accessible to all and illustrating how suffering can lead to liberation.

In Basic Teachings of the Buddha, Glenn Wallis selects sixteen essential dialogues drawn from more than five thousand Pali-dialect suttas of the Buddhist canon. The result is a vibrant introductory guide to studying Buddhist thought, applying its principles to everyday life, and gaining a deeper understanding of Buddhist themes in modern literature. Focusing on the most crucial topics for today's readers, Wallis presents writings that address modern psychological, religious, ethical, and philosophical concerns. This practical, inspiring, and engaging volume provides an overview of the history of Buddhism and an illuminating analysis of the core writings that personalizes the suttas for each reader. "Glenn Wallis brings wisdom and compassion to this work of scholarship. Everyone should read this book."--Christopher Queen, Harvard University"A valuable sourcebook with a good selection of the fundamental suttas enhanced by an eloquent introduction and comprehensive notes--altogether a very useful text." --Peter Matthiessen (Roshi), author of The Snow Leopard and Nine-Headed Dragon River"Glenn Wallis's new and accessible translations of some of the Buddha's lectures to his original students, along with Wallis's elegant guide to the texts, gives twenty-first-century readers in the modern West a fresh chance to learn from this teacher."--Charles Hallisey, University of Wisconsin-MadisonFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

A discussion of Buddhism and some of its sacred texts.

On the life and philosophy of Lord Gautama Buddha.

A fresh lens on Buddhism’s global rise and the Buddha’s vision of human flourishing, offering a new framework for understanding its modern spread.

Autobiography of Yati Nitya Chaitanya, 1924-1999, Hindu saint from Kerala, India.