THE BUDDHIST PUBLICATION SOCIETY
  
  * Founded in Sri Lanka in 1958, the BPS is a government-approved 
  charity dedicated to making known the Teaching of the Buddha, which 
  has a vital message for people of all creeds. BPS publications 
  represent the standpoint of Theravada Buddhism, the oldest living 
  Buddhist tradition, whose Pali Canon gives us the most authentic 
  account of what the historical Buddha himself actually taught.
  
  * Since its founding, the BPS has published a wide variety of books 
  and booklets covering a great range of topics. Always authentic, lucid 
  and reliable, BPS publications present Buddhism as it truly is_a 
  dynamic force which has influenced receptive minds for the past 2500 
  years and which meets the challenges of modern life with insights as 
  valid today as they were when first proclaimed.
  
  * Ordering information, an order form, and an enrolment form for 
  associate membership in the BPS will be found at the back of this 
  catalogue.
  
  * BPS largely operates through your donations and support by the 
  purchase of our books. It is the generosity of our members and 
  well-wishers that enables us to continue our important work. We 
  especially appreciate advance contributions towards the publication of 
  planned books, announced in this catalogue and in our newsletters.
  
  * Quality manuscripts pertaining to the Theravada Buddhist tradition 
  will be welcomed and considered for any of our formats: books, Wheel 
  booklets or Bodhi Leaves. Prospective authors may write to the Editor, 
  including a one-page resume of the proposed work.
  
  * When in Kandy come visit us. Our spacious headquarters features a 
  large bookshop, a Buddhist library, and a small meditation room. Our 
  friendly staff will be glad to meet you and assist you with your 
  needs. BPS is located on the road running alongside the lovely Kandy 
  Lake, about half a mile past the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. The 
  bookshop is open Monday to Friday, 9. a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 
  a.m. to 12 noon.
  
  
        54, Sangharaja Mawatha * P.O. Box 61 * Kandy,  Sri Lanka
           Tel: 08/23679 * Fax: 94 8 32343 (specify for BPS)
  
  
  
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