Piyadassi Thera [info icon]
The Book of Protection: Paritta , translated from the original Pali, with introductory essay and explanatory notes by Piyadassi Thera, with a Foreword by V.F. Gunaratna (1999; 63pp./190KB)
An ancient anthology of paritta (protection) suttas translated into English: discourses of the Buddha commonly recited for protection against fear, illness, and misfortune. An introductory essay explains the value of paritta recitation for physical and mental health.
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment , by Piyadassi Thera (2006; 18pp./54KB) [PDF icon]
This essay offers an overview of the seven factors of enlightenment ( satta bojjhanga ), one of the Buddha's own lists of his most important teachings.
The Fact of Impermanence , by Piyadassi Thera
(From the anthology: The Three Basic Facts of Existence: I. Impermanence (Anicca) , with a preface by Nyanaponika Thera.)