All the materials for a new book telling the Jātaka Stories, the Life of the Buddha and the History of the Sāsana are now online.
A Revised English Translation of the Dhammapada Commentary
A revised English translation of the Dhammapada Commentary, which relates many events from the life of the Buddha and his disciples.
Two New Additions to the Reference Section of Ancient Buddhist Texts
A table of the Buddhas and their particulars and tables showing the relationship between the canon and commentaries.
Photographs of Three Collections of Paintings
Photographs of paintings in galleries and museums in Bali, including two collections telling the Life of the Buddha.
Publication of the Revised Edition of the Great Chronicles of the Buddhas
Link to the Great Chronicles of the Buddhas After nearly two years I have finally finished the first revision of Mingun Sayādaw’s magnum opus: The Great Chronicles of the Buddhas, which details all that is known about the previous 24 Buddhas, and most of the life details about our Buddha Gotama and his disciples…
Paintings of the 28 Buddhas and Buddha Metteyya
Processed photographs of the 28 Buddhas, plus Buddha Metteyya, along with text on Photo Dharma.
Publication of the Third Section of the Great Chronicles
Publication of the Third Part of a Revised Edition of the The Great Chronicles of the Buddhas by Mingun Sayādaw covering the end of the Buddha’s life, the Council and his Teachings.
Publication of the Second Section of the Great Chronicles
Publication of the Second Part of a Revised Edition of the The Great Chronicles of the Buddhas by Mingun Sayādaw covering the story of the Buddha during his first 20 years.
Publication of the Introduction to the Jataka Stories
Publication of studies and translation of the Introduction to the Jātaka Stories by T. W. Rhys Davids.
Photos and Descriptions of 80 Stone Sculptures from Pagan Published
Photographs and a description of the 80 Life of the Buddha sculptures in the Ānanda Temple at Pagan.
The Analysis of the Topics Published
A text and translation of an exceptionally fine collection of early Dharma teachings published on Ancient Buddhist Texts.
A Summary of the Mahavastu Published
Publication of a work summarising one of the most important works in the Early Buddhist tradition.
From Buddha-to-be to Teacher published on Ancient Buddhist Texts
The story of the Buddha’s striving, Awakening, and the beginning of his teaching career in his own words, compiled from various discourses.
Audio and Audiobook Recordings added to Asvaghosa’s Gold
Mike Cross digs up Asvaghosa’s Gold
A new website for translations of Ven Aśvaghoṣa’s Buddhacarita and Saudarananda by Mike Cross, together with his commentary on the texts.
Burlingame’s Introduction to Buddhist Legends
Publication of Prof. Burlingame’s long and useful Introductory essay to his translation of the Dhammapada commentary.
The Life of the Buddha and his Disciples
A story from the Dhammapada Commentary retelling the Life of the Buddha and his Two Chief Disciples, and also past life aspirations of other disciples.
Bhante Anandajoti: The Birth, Awakening and Passing of the Buddha
An illustrated and annotated talk given by Bhante Anandajoti during the Vesak celebrations in the Bodhi Lankarama Temple, Taiping, Malaysia describing the Birth, Awakening and Passing Away of the Buddha.
Bhante Anandajoti: The Buddha returns to his Relatives
An illustrated recording of a talk I gave telling how the Buddha returned to his relatives one year after his Awakening and the events that followed.
