Entries for December 2009

Pariyatti's annual fundraising campaign is underway to raise $70,000. To date, challenge donations of $35,000 have been matched by gifts totalling $19,000. If you value our nonprofit services, please consider making a contribution now. Your support is essential. With a gift of $100 or more, you'll receive a discount of 20% off all titles for one year. Donations of any amount can be made online, by check, or by phone. We will send a receipt for your records; your donation is tax-deductible in accordance with U.S. tax regulations.

Do you wonder why Pariyatti needs financial support to continue operations? The book-selling side of Pariyatti is the most visible, but it is only one of the services we provide. We also publish, import, distribute (for Buddhist Publication Society, Pali Text Society, and Vipassana Research Institute), and keep more than 1,000 titles in stock. None of these activities is "profitable" in the conventional sense, but is no less worthwhile.

This month's podcast is an 82-minute talk by S.N. Goenka, followed by Q&A, given August 4, 2002, at the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at Smith College, Northampton, MA. This and previous podcasts can be seen, heard, and downloaded here.

A new book by Paul R. Fleischman, M.D. entitled An Ancient Path, is now available. Featured are public talks on Vipassana meditation given to medical professionals or academics in Europe and America in 2007. Dr. Fleischman practiced psychiatry for 30 years, is the author of several books and articles (including Karma and Chaos and Cultivating Inner Peace), and is a long-time Vipassana practitioner and teacher. 192 pages, $10.95

New from Pariyatti Press! Along the Path: The Meditator's Companion to the Buddha's Land is a comprehensive, practical, and inspiring guide for those traveling to the sacred sites of the Buddha's life. Charming drawings and detailed maps are provided throughout the book's 424 pages. This guide offers a rich anthology of deeply inspiring stories relating to each of the sites, detailed descriptions, insider information on what to see, and tips on transportation, accommodation, and local cuisine. Spirited narratives from experienced travelers are interspersed throughout the book. The first chapter covers the basics of planning your trip, arrival, and suggested intineraries for a pilgrimage; subsequent chapters are organized by region, beginning with The Middle Land, or Majjhima Desa. Authors Kory Goldberg and Michelle Decary draw on their abundant personal experiences and those of fellow practitioners on the path. Available from Pariyatti or local booksellers. ISBN 978-1-928706-56-4, $21.95

It's not too late to place your holiday orders online or by telephone (360.978.4998). We are shipping orders through Monday, December 21 and will resume again on January 4. You can place orders and make year-end donations via our website while we're doing inventory and spending time with family. Gift ideas include two newly published books, gift certificates, art cards, or a Pariyatti membership.

Best wishes from all of us at Pariyatti!
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