Anandajoti Bhikkhu
Anandajoti Bhikkhu is a contemporary Buddhist monk and scholar whose work primarily focuses on the teachings of the Buddha and the Pali Canon. With a deep commitment to making the ancient texts accessible, he has spent years translating and interpreting key Buddhist writings. His approach blends scholarly rigor with a heartfelt passion for sharing the transformative insights of Buddhism, making his works inviting for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike.
In addition to his translations, Anandajoti Bhikkhu shares his reflections on meditation and mindfulness, offering gentle guidance to those looking to deepen their understanding of Buddhist principles. His writings encourage readers to explore the profound wisdom within themselves and the world around them. We invite you to dive into his collection of works in the app, where you can discover the beauty and relevance of Buddhist teachings through his thoughtful lens.
Dhammapada Chanted in Pali
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A recording of the Pāḷi text of one of the best loved books in the Canon, featuring verses written in different metres: Siloka, Tuṭṭhubha, J…
The Earliest Recorded Discourses of the Buddha
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The earliest recorded discourses of the Buddha are found in narratives detailing his early career, not long after the Awakening. We have thr…
The Ways of Attending to Mindfulness
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A reading of the Long Discourse on The Ways of Attending to Mindfulness, which forms the 22nd Discourse in the Long Collection (Digha Nikaya…
Buddhist Wisdom Verses by Section
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This collection of verses, made by one of the leading scholar-monks in Sri Lanka in the 20th century, is one of the most useful compiliation…
Buddhist Legends
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A reading of some of the stories from the Dhammapada Commentary as translated by Prof. Burlingame.
Daily Chanting, a book of daily worship
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This work gives a selection of verses that are recited when worshipping the Triple Gem; and a collection of discourses that are popularly us…
Jatakamala or Garland of Birth Stories By Āryasūra
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The Jatakamala or Garland of Birth Stories by Aryasura retells in Classical Sanskrit 34 of the Buddha's previous lives, illustrating the vir…
The Great Emancipation (Mahaparinibbanasutta)
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A translation of The Discourse about the Great Emancipation (Mahaparinibbanasuttam) which forms the 16th discourse in the Long Collection (D…
The Buddha-carita of Aśvaghoṣa
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This is a reading of Buddha-carita, or Life of Buddha Translated by E. B. Cowell, with some small supplements from Johnson's edition. The te…
Arahat Sanghamittā's Story
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The Mahāvaṁsa is a well-known Chronicle from Sri Lanka that has seen a number of translations into English, most famously by Wilhelm Geiger.…
The Asokan Missions
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A reading of the first translation of the Extended Mahāvaṁsa chapters XII-XIV, which describe the missions sent out during King Asoka's time…