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Basics of Buddhism
Below is a booklet compiled by Satipañña Insight Meditation Toronto for the Dharma Home Study Program. You can download it by using one of the links on the left-hand menu.
Note: The material in this booklet was gathered from translations of the suttas, Access to Insight and other Buddhist websites, and many other sources. Satipañña Insight Meditation Toronto would like to express its sincere and deepest gratitude to all those who made this booklet possible. May it inspire us to delve deeper into the Buddha’s Dhamma.
May all beings find Peace!