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.
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.