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The works of the Buddha can feel vast, and it is sometimes difficult for even longtime students to know where to look, especially since the Buddha never explicitly defined the framework behind his teachings. Designed to provide just such a
...(more) framework, In the Buddha's Words is an anthology of the Buddha's works that has been specifically compiled by a celebrated scholar and translator. For easy reference, the book is arrayed in ten thematic sections ranging from "The Human Condition" to "Mastering the Mind" to "The Planes of Realization." Each section comes with introductions, notes, and essays to help beginners and experts alike draw greater meaning from the Buddha's words. The book also features a general introduction by the author that fully lays out how and why he has arranged the Buddha's teachings in this volume. This thoughtful compilation is a valuable resource for both teachers and those who want to read the Buddha on their own.(less)
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There is no getting around it - the Pali Canon is long and difficult to read. It is also something that you need to read if you truly want to understand Buddhism. The Pali Canon are the actual words of ther Buddha. His closest disciples and many of the great scholars got together and committed it all to paper.
This is not the easiest read, but it is much easier than working through the 80+ volumes of the Tripitaka.