Windhorse Publications imprint: 94 books

by Sangharakshita
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2013

At the age of sixteen Dennis Lingwood discovered that he was - and always had been - a Buddhist. This realization was to act as the motive force behind a life in which Lingwood, now better known as Sangharakshita, has played a major part in the introduction of Buddhism to the West. The Rainbow Road...
by Paramananda
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012

To take up meditation is to introduce a powerful force for change into our lives. If we change our mind the world changes too. Whatever our religious belief, meditation can be the beginning of life's greatest adventure. Using the simple traditional practices introduced in Change Your Mind you can...
by Vishvapani
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2013

Facing illness or chronic pain, coming to terms with Alzheimer's, forgiving a sister's murderer: these stories of courage and hard-earned wisdom show the rewards of opening our hearts when things get tough. Ordinary people and experienced teachers share what happened when they followed the Buddha's...
by Sangharakshita
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2013

Buddhism, with its numerous schools and teachings, can feel daunting. How can one practise Buddhism in a systematic way? Profoundly experienced in Buddhist practice, intimately familiar with its main schools, and founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community, an international movement, Sangharakshita...
by Vessantara
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2013

Why does Buddhism refer to so many Buddhas? Who are they? What can they tell us about ourselves? In this inspiringly written book we meet the historical and archetypal Buddhas who form part of the rich symbolism of Tibetan Buddhism. This is an informative guide for those new to Buddhism and a handy...
by Vessantara
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2013

Vessantara explains the key characteristics of the Tantra, introduces its many Deities, and explores its symbolism. This guide provides the foundations for a gradual and thorough understanding of Tantric Buddhism, encouraging confidence in the exploration of its many themes and lavish forms. Mantra...
by Sangharakshita
Language: English
Release Date: July 23, 2013

The Sutra of Golden Light has captured imaginations for centuries but remains as mysterious as it is beautiful. With skill and clarity, Sangharakshita translates the images and episodes, providing an exploration filled with practical insights. Retaining the magic of the original sutra, he shows how...
by Sangharakshita
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2014

In 1950 Kalimpong was a lively trading town in the intrigue-ridden corner of India that borders Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and Tibet. Finding a welcome in this town, nestled high in the mountains, were a bewildering array of guests and settlers, including Sangharakshita, a young English monk. In this delightful...
by Lama Shenpen Hookham
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2012

There's More to Dying Than Death draws on the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of positively preparing for death throughout one's life. Lama Shenpen Hookham offers Westerners like herself a warm, readable and heartfelt exposition on the issues that surround death and caring for the dying, including: how...
by Sangharakshita
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2014

Tibetan Buddhism is becoming increasingly common and fashionable in Western media but this familiarity can cause its teachings and message to be misunderstood. Sangharakshita is ideally suited as our guide through the vast realm of Tibetan Buddhism, having spent many years in contact with Tibetan...
by Sangharakshita
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012

The act of committing one's life to Buddhism and its three central tenets, the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha is known as many traditions as 'going for refuge'. Tracing his own path of discovery, Sangharakshita shows the importance of commitment to these three spiritual ideals and how this commitment...
by Vessantara
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2013

Bodhisattvas are dedicated to one thing: helping people on the path towards Enlightenment. The bodhisattvas know that they are not apart from the rest of life. Seeking Enlightenment for themselves alone can never satisfy as they witness the suffering that is all around them. Their vision is to work...
by Amy Schmidt
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2012

Read the life story and spiritual teachings of Dipa Ma, a major figure in contemporary Buddhism. She was the teacher of such well-respected western Buddhists as Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein, Alice Walker and Sylvia Boorstein, among others. An accomplished yogi, she was an inspired...
by Sangharakshita
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2014

This engaging volume of memoirs recounts the unique experiences of an English Buddhist monk working in the mid-1950s to revive Buddhism in the land of its birth. Sangharakshita's lyrical descriptions evoke the kaleidoscope of the Indian landscape in delightful detail. With candour he relates his grittier encounters with royalty and religion, poverty and politics, corruption and ignorance.
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