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Prof. David Dale Holmes

Prof. David Dale Holmes taught English and World Literature and Creative Writing for 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 Venerable Nyanaponika and Venerable 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.

Gradual Development on the Path

The core truth of the Dhamma can be uncovered only gradually, through patient attention and persistent endurance. The Buddha taught that realization of the truth

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Food for the Mind

Prof. David Holmes examines mind training and meditation as taught by the renowned Thai master Ajahn Lee Dhammadaro

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The Mind on Fire

Prof. David Holmes examines the pitfalls of unchecked attachment and aversion and the Buddhist path to liberation.

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