> Is there a book anyone would recommend as a synopsis of Buddha'sI would recommend "The Buddhist Path to Awakening" by Rupert Gethin.
> teachings on the core issues of his philosophy based on the Pali
> texts?
> Does anyone know if there are any Buddhist organizations or sectsThere are. You can find some organizations in the Sadhu! directory
> today which rely exclusively on the Pali texts for their beliefs and
> practice?