The Training Anthology--or Siksa-samuccaya--is a collection of quotations from Buddhist sutras with commentary by the eighth-century North Indian master Santideva. This annotated translation includes a detailed analysis of the philosophy of the Training Anthology and an introduction to Santideva's cultural and religious contexts.

Shantideva’s Bodhisattvacharyavatara (A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life) holds a unique place in Mahayana Buddhism akin to that of the Dhammapada in Hinayana Buddhism and the Bhagavadgita in Hinduism. In combining those rare qualities of scholastic precision, spiritual depth and poetical beauty, its appeal extends to a wide audience of Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Composed in India during the 8th century of the Christian era, it has since been an inspiration to millions of people throughout the world. This present translation by Stephen Batchelor is based upon a 12th century Tibetan commentary as orally explained by Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey. The ninth chapter on wisdom has been expanded for this edition with relevant commentarial passages.

Methods of Reasoning in the Tattvasaṃgraha -- Note on the Translation -- An Inquiry about Prime Matter -- An Inquiry about God -- An Inquiry about the Soul as Postulated by the Nyāya-Vaiśeṣikas -- An Inquiry about the Soul as Postulated by the Mīmāṃsakas -- An Inquiry about the Soul as Postulated by the Followers of Kapila -- An Inquiry about the Soul as Postulated by the Sky-Clad -- An Inquiry about the Soul as Postulated by the Followers of the Upaniṣads -- An Inquiry about the Soul as Postulated by the Vātsīputrīyas -- An Inquiry about the Relation between Action and its Results -- An Inquiry about Perspectivalism.

This book examines the theoretical structure of Buddhist accounts of morality, defends them against objections, and discusses their implications for free will, the justification of punishment, and other issues.

This book analyses the moral theory of the seventh century Indian Mahayana master, Santideva.

In print for more than fifty years and translated into some ten languages, Nyanaponika Thera’s The Heart of Buddhist Meditation has attained the stature of a modern spiritual classic. Combining deep personal insight with the power of clear exposition, the author guides the reader into the essential principles making up the Buddha’s Way of Mindfulness. Besides offering a lucid account of the basic practices of insight meditation, the book contains a complete translation of the Great Discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness, the Satipatthana Sutta, the Buddha’s own instructions on the practice. “A work of unique importance ... written with great depth, extraordinary knowledge, deep humanity... I do not know of any book which could be compared to this work as a guide to meditation.” Erich Fromm