The Internet makes finding information about Buddhism and Buddhist teachings easy and accessible. If reading books about Buddhism seems too time-consuming, you can always look for information online. However, the variety of websites that pop up each time you search for Buddhist teachings can make the task somewhat difficult. Here is a list of some of the best websites for different Buddhist schools.
Learn About Tibetan Buddhism at Quiet Mountain
Quiet Mountain is a comprehensive and well-compiled website that offers information on the different Tibetan schools of Buddhism. You can either type in a search term right on the home page or use the links there to lead you to information on the different schools and teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. The site has an alphabetical index that pops up each time you click a link. Select your topic from the index for more information on the subject.
Understand Theravada Buddhism at Access to Insight
Access to Insight provides you with reliable, easy-to-understand readings on Theravada Buddhism. Besides giving you articles, translations and explanations of the Buddha’s teachings, the site also has a list of audio recordings, printed resources, ebooks available to Theravada Buddhists across the web. If you’re interested in more in-depth understanding, you can always refer to the Study Guides available on the site that deal with particular topics or themes and have been compiled by various Theravada Buddhist monks, especially Thanissaro Bhikku.
Explore Zen Buddhism with Alan Watts and Zen Buddhism Virtual Library
Alan Watts is a widely recognized writer of Zen Buddhist literature and his work is referred to even today as a reliable, credible source of Zen Buddhism. The Alan Watts Electronic University is a collection of his works, written and audio, available for sale. If you’re seeking free yet credible information, the Zen Buddhism WWW Virtual Library is a good place to start. It is a collection of links and resources on Zen Buddhism and has a wide range of information starting from teachings and schools to the Zen Calendar and even, to Zen book reviews.
Read Buddhist Publications at Shambhala and Tricycle
Shambhala Publications is a leading name in the world of Buddhist books and literature. The website offers a peek at forthcoming and new publications as well as a Shambhala Features section that has excerpts and articles from the books published compiled into different sections – Buddhism, Feng Shui, Buddhist writers like Pema Chodron, Ken Wilber and more.
Tricycle is a Buddhist magazine and the website is an electronic version of the same. The magazine is a rich and reliable resource of Buddhist articles, news and wisdom. Well-written and interactive, the ezine has an online community and a book club that you can be a part of by signing up and includes articles featured in the print magazine as well as certain web exclusive articles. One of the best parts of the website is the Tricycle Retreats section that offers video teachings and discussions with some of the best teachers of Buddhism.
Finally, if you’re looking for easy-to-understand, basic yet well-written articles on a range of Buddhist topics and teachings, you are in the right place. In Suite 101’s Buddhism/Taoism section, you can find more about Buddha, schools of Buddhism, teachings such as the Four Noble Truths and even, Buddhism for kids. Buddhist websites are, therefore, a wonderful and easy way of learning more about the Buddha and Buddhism.
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