Simple Chart of the Sutta Pitaka
Learn to find your way around the Sutta Pitaka with this simple chart. Knowing the structure of the Pali Canon will make you more comfortable with what you read.
Sutta Pikaka
Overview of Translators of Pali Buddhist Scriptures
We are very fortunate to be living in a time when the entire Sutta Pitaka has been translated into clear modern English. As a beginner, one should not be overly hung up on choosing the “best” translation. All of the translators on this page have created texts that you can read with confidence. They are … Read more
Building a Sutta Reading Library
Because there is no single volume that contains all of the ancient Pali scriptures, it can be a little confusing trying to complete your collection. It can also be difficult to decide which translations are best and whether or not the book is a complete translation or just an anthology. Below is a link to … Read more
Sutta Reading Book Sources
This page contains contact information specifically for print copies of sutta texts, either for purchase, free distribution or PDF Download. You may also be interested in the document Building a Sutta Library. Sources: Printed books, commercial Wisdom Publications wisdompubs.org. All of these books are available in both print and e-book (epub, Kindle, pdf) without DRM. … Read more