Reading the Itivuttaka: Short Teachings in Prose and Verse
Explore the Itivuttaka through giving, rain-cloud imagery, and the different work done by prose and verse, with a clear route into this short collection.
Buddhist Scriptures
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The Buddhist Raft Simile: When a Teaching Has Done Its Work
Read the raft beside the snake simile in the Chinese parallel to MN 22, and see why learning, crossing, and letting go belong in that order.
The Questions of King Milinda: Three Exchanges to Start With
Begin the Milindapanha with the chariot, the terms of a fair debate, and an image of preparation, using clearly identified English and Chinese versions.
Difficult Thoughts in MN 20 and Its Chinese Parallel
Read the five approaches to unskillful thought in MN 20 alongside the Chinese parallel, including the demanding final method and the context it needs.
Which Lamrim Text Should You Start With?
Compare a short lamrim prayer, Atisha’s Lamp with commentary, and Lamrim Year, then choose a reading format suited to the guidance and time you have.
Kangyur and Tengyur: Finding Your Way Through Tibetan Texts
Learn what the Kangyur and Tengyur contain, why editions differ, and how a Heart Sutra entry can help you navigate the Tibetan Buddhist canon.
How to Read Jataka Tales Beyond the Final Moral
Find the textual layers, religious setting, and difficult choices in Jataka tales. Learn to compare a retelling with its source and read one story closely.
How to Find a Buddhist Sutta by Its Reference Number
Decode DN, MN, SN, AN, and PTS references, check different numbering systems, and save a Buddhist discourse so you can find the same passage again.