
Theravada Teachings
Prof. David Dale Holmes taught English and World Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Maryland, Munich Campus, European Division, from 1966–92, after which he moved to Asia to lecture at Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University, and later at the World Buddhist University in Bangkok. From 1986–92, he traveled yearly between Munich, Germany, and Kandy, Sri Lanka, to study under Ven. Nyanaponika and Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi. Here he became familiar with the body of literature disseminated by the Buddhist Publication Society, and later assisted in editing the BPS Wheel Series to make it available online for free download.
Theravada Teachings is published monthly.


What You Do Will Come Back to You
Avoiding the kammic dangers of addiction, greed, and unwholesome actions

About Right Concentration
Cultivating one-pointedness of mind

The Three Characteristics of Existence
Severing the bonds of ignorance and delusion

On Right Intention
Exploring the roots and motives of our mental actions

Understanding the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path
Walking the Middle Way of the Buddha

Echoes of Peace from the Hipster 50s and 60s
A prayer for peace, compassion, and wisdom

Forms of Meditative Mindfulness
Deepening the practice of contemplation

The Origin of Hatred
Buddhist teachings on understanding the mind and…

A Short History of the Buddhist Publication Society
Sharing the treasures of the Pali Canon

On Right Intention and Right Action
Eradicating the root of craving and the causes of suffering

Bare Awareness or Bare Attention
Deepening our understanding of meditative practices