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Orthodox Theravāda Reference Library (BPS Editions)
You can find the complete BPS library at BPS Online Library.
The Path of Purification (Visuddhimagga)
Bhadantācariya Buddhaghosa (Trans. Bhikkhu Ñāṇamoli)
A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma
Bhikkhu Bodhi
A Manual of Abhidhamma
Narada Thera
The Buddha and His Teachings
Narada Mahathera
The Word of the Buddha
Nyanatiloka Thera
The Path to Deliverance
Nyanatiloka Thera
Fundamentals of Buddhism
Nyanatiloka Thera
The Buddha's Ancient Path
Piyadassi Thera
The Seven Stages of Purification
Matara Sri Nanarama
The Life of the Buddha
Nanamoli Thera
The Noble Eightfold Path
Bhikkhu Bodhi
The Mirror of the Dhamma
Narada Thera & Bhikkhu Kassapa
Ajahn Sujin Boriharnwanaket Reference Library
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas
A comprehensive and concise account of the Buddha's teachings on ultimate realities.
The Perfections Leading to Enlightenment
An exploration of the pāramīs and their development in daily life.
Taking Refuge in Buddhism
Focuses on building true faith through the understanding of the Dhamma.
Mettā: Loving-kindness in Buddhism
A direct approach to the practical application of mettā as a reality, not just words.
Realities and Concepts
Extracted from A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas, focusing on the distinction between truth and naming.
Buddhism in Daily Life (Ajahn Sujin)
Practical guidance on seeing dhammas in ordinary experience rather than special postures.
Nina van Gorkom Reference Library
Abhidhamma in Daily Life
An essential introduction to the Abhidhamma, defining absolute realities and encouraging their recognition in ordinary experience.
Cetasikas
A detailed study of the 52 mental factors (cetasikas) that accompany the mind, helping identify defilements.
Buddhism in Daily Life (Nina van Gorkom)
Written in Thailand, this book explores how the Buddha's teachings on generosity, sincerity, and tolerance are lived.