Sacred Texts & Teachings

Dharma Library

Explore teachings organized by category — whether you're just beginning or deepening an established practice.

Anapanasati — Breath Meditation
Audio
24 min

Anapanasati — Breath Meditation

Beginner

Ajahn Chah

A foundational practice following the breath to develop concentration and insight.

Body Scan Mindfulness
Video
18 min

Body Scan Mindfulness

Beginner

Thich Nhat Hanh Center

Gentle awareness through the body, releasing tension and grounding the mind.

Vipassana: Insight Meditation
Read
30 min read

Vipassana: Insight Meditation

Intermediate

S.N. Goenka

Step-by-step guide to developing clear seeing through direct observation.

The Four Noble Truths
Read
20 min read

The Four Noble Truths

Beginner

Bhikkhu Bodhi

The foundational framework of Buddhist thought — suffering, its cause, its end, and the path.

The Noble Eightfold Path
Video
35 min

The Noble Eightfold Path

Beginner

Thanissaro Bhikkhu

An illuminating walkthrough of the path leading to liberation from suffering.

Dependent Origination
Read
40 min read

Dependent Origination

Intermediate

Nagarjuna Commentary

How all phenomena arise in interdependence — the heart of Buddhist metaphysics.

The Heart Sutra
Read
15 min read

The Heart Sutra

Intermediate

Mahayana Tradition

One of the most revered texts in Buddhism, revealing the nature of emptiness.

Om Mani Padme Hum
Audio
12 min

Om Mani Padme Hum

Beginner

Tibetan Monks, Sera Monastery

The most widely recited mantra in Tibetan Buddhism — the jewel in the lotus.

Pali Evening Chanting
Audio
45 min

Pali Evening Chanting

All Levels

Wat Nong Pah Pong Monastery

Traditional Theravada evening chants recited daily in monasteries worldwide.

Medicine Buddha Mantra
Audio
20 min

Medicine Buddha Mantra

Beginner

Gyuto Monks

A healing mantra dedicated to Sangye Menla, the Buddha of Medicine.

What is Buddhism? A Complete Intro
Video
22 min

What is Buddhism? A Complete Intro

Beginner

Buddha TV Teachings

A friendly, jargon-free introduction to Buddhist history, key ideas, and how to begin.

Mindfulness in Plain English
Read
45 min read

Mindfulness in Plain English

Beginner

Bhante Gunaratana

The classic, no-nonsense guide to starting a meditation practice — beloved worldwide.

Your First 10-Minute Meditation
Video
10 min

Your First 10-Minute Meditation

Beginner

Ajahn Brahm

Sit, breathe, and begin. A gentle guided session perfect for your very first sit.

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