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**pkxlugbsbv** · 07-05-2012, 05:11 AM

Why not suggest that he read the Visuddhimagga? That's a fairly detailed summation of specifically Theravada practice and theory.

too long; too theoretical; often, in relation to important dhammas, grossly inaccurate. personally, the Visuddhimagga is the last book i would recommend.

to get off to a proper start, which will prevent wasting years, even a whole lifetime, trying to understand what Buddha taught, i would recommend starting with Buddhadhamma For Students by Bhikkhu Buddhadasa. it can be a little 'lofty' in parts but it explains many core principles clearly. in fact, although it is comprised of 48 questions, the mind should stream-entry after reading the first 4 questions

kind regards

07-05-2012, 05:11 AM	#18
pkxlugbsbv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 594 Senior Member	Why not suggest that he read the Visuddhimagga? That's a fairly detailed summation of specifically Theravada practice and theory. too long; too theoretical; often, in relation to important dhammas, grossly inaccurate. personally, the Visuddhimagga is the last book i would recommend. to get off to a proper start, which will prevent wasting years, even a whole lifetime, trying to understand what Buddha taught, i would recommend starting with Buddhadhamma For Students by Bhikkhu Buddhadasa. it can be a little 'lofty' in parts but it explains many core principles clearly. in fact, although it is comprised of 48 questions, the mind should stream-entry after reading the first 4 questions kind regards
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