Prof. David Dale Holmes taught English and World Literature and Creative Writing at 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 Ven. Nyanaponika and Ven. 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.
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
Prof. David Holmes shares some excerpts from the Pali canon concerning progress on the path of practice
Prof. David Holmes presents a teaching from the Pali Canon on qualities possessed by a diligent practitioner of the Dhamma
Prof. David Holmes examines mind training and meditation as taught by the renowned Thai master Ajahn Lee Dhammadaro
Prof. David Holmes examines the mental obstacles on the path to purification and liberation
Prof. David Holmes explores the implications of the Buddha’s Fire Sermon
Prof. David Holmes shares a teaching from the revered Thai monk Ajahn Suchart Abhijato
Prof. David Holmes examines the pitfalls of unchecked attachment and aversion and the Buddhist path to liberation.
Prof. David Dale Holmes considers what it means to embark on the Buddha’s path to liberation
Prof. David Dale Holmes explores symbolism and liberation on the Noble Eightfold Path
Prof. David Holmes continues his examination of the seven factors of awakening
Prof. David Holmes continues his examination of the seven factors of awakening
