Resources
Buddhaworks
Buddhaworks is Aryaloka’s book, meditation supply and gift shop. We keep many classics of Buddhist literature in stock, from the Pali Canon to contemporary authors. Whether you’re new to meditation and Buddhism, or a seasoned practitioner, we’ve got the books you need!
We carry incense, rupas (statues), malas, meditation benches and cushions, singing bowls, artwork, prayer flags, cards, scarves and more. The self-service bookstore is open Tuesday evenings and by appointment.
Library
Aryaloka maintains a large lending library of Buddhist and Buddhist-related books, pamphlets and magazines.
The library includes a large collection of Sangharakshita’s works as well as those of other Triratna authors. The library has many translations from the Pali Canon, the Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions. There are many books from Theravadin, Tibetan and Zen schools, along with contemporary authors on topics such as women in Buddhism, death and dying and meditation.
Located in the loft above the kitchen, the library is open on Tuesday evenings and by appointment. Come to browse or read in the lovely loft space, or sign out a book to read at home.
Vajra Bell
The Vajra Bell is an online and print publication featuring articles on the teachings and practices of the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community. In each issue you will find insightful articles on Buddhist topics, updates from many of our Triratna Buddhist Centers (including Aryaloka) in the US and Canada along with poetry and artwork created by sangha members.
What does “vajra bell” mean? Vajra means thunderbolt or diamond, that which cuts through all obstacles to Enlightenment. The vajra is the symbol of a union of opposites, the ultimate expression of wisdom and compassion. A vajra bell rings out far and wide the melody of transcendental reality. As a publication, the Vajra Bell is a rich and rewarding read that builds sangha and spreads the Dharma.
Each issue is available for download in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format here (https://thebuddhistcentre.com/vajra-bell?display=latest). If you would like to receive future issues in your inbox, send your request to VajraBell@Aryaloka.org. Use that email, too, if you would like to suggest articles, contribute art or poetry, or volunteer to be part of the Vajra Bell production team. To offer financial support, contribute here (https://aryaloka.org/support-aryaloka). Your ideas and support are welcome!
Online Resources
- Free Buddhist Audio: Hosting audio talks on Buddhism and meditation from the Triratna Community, as well as hundreds of seminar and lecture transcripts.
- The Buddhist Center Online: Triratna’s main website.
- Wildmind Buddhist Meditation: An online resource for learning meditation, including online courses and guided meditations.
- LibrosBudistas.com: A specialized online bookshop that sells Spanish translations of Buddhist books.
- Access to Insight: A website with writings from Theravada Buddhist authors and translations of the Pali Canon.
- Sutta Central: translations of the Pali canon.
Socially Engaged Buddhist Organizations
- Buddhist Peace Fellowship: An organization that aims to serve as a catalyst and agent for socially engaged Buddhism.
- Karuna: Working with social uplift in India
- The Zen Hospice Project: offers an innovative model for end-of-life care.
Online Journals
- Lion’s Roar: Bringing a Buddhist view to all the important issues in modern life.
- Tricycle.com: A quarterly Buddhist magazine.
- Urthona: A magazine that explores the arts from a Buddhist perspective.
- Western Buddhist Review: A peer-reviewed scholarly journal of the Triratna Buddhist Order and community.