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**Irrampbroow** · 07-03-2012, 11:12 PM

Hello, thanx Cal55. But I have misunderstood my friend's request. He actually asks about "in depth Theravada" book. so do you know any? Thank you

Lots of good advice above. However if I had to pick one book to introduce someone to Theravada, and one introductory book by Ajahn Sumedho, it would be the same - 'The Mind and the Way' :-

The Mind and the Way

It has just enough of the basic ideas (Kamma, Four Noble Truths, Metta) with advice on meditation and lifestyle.
For me it gives a great overview, but with enough depth to reward re-reading as one's experience grows.

Best wishes
Cal

07-03-2012, 11:12 PM	#13
Irrampbroow Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	Hello, thanx Cal55. But I have misunderstood my friend's request. He actually asks about "in depth Theravada" book. so do you know any? Thank you Lots of good advice above. However if I had to pick one book to introduce someone to Theravada, and one introductory book by Ajahn Sumedho, it would be the same - 'The Mind and the Way' :- The Mind and the Way It has just enough of the basic ideas (Kamma, Four Noble Truths, Metta) with advice on meditation and lifestyle. For me it gives a great overview, but with enough depth to reward re-reading as one's experience grows. Best wishes Cal
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