Windhorse Publications Ltd: 94 books

Milarepa was a much-loved Tibetan yogi, poet, and teacher. His 'hundred thousand songs' have inspired and guided Buddhist practitioners for centuries, yet examinations of them are few. The Yogi's Joy explores some of these songs to help show how their lessons are relevant to us today. In these songs...

The image of the Buddha, cross-legged and meditating, appears increasingly in magazines and on television in the West. But who was the Buddha? Here we see the Buddha as a historical figure, a warrior prince searching for the truth; in the context of the evolution of the human race, as the pinnacle of human perfection, and as an archetype, in the context of both time and eternity.

Analayo investigates the meditative practices of compassion and emptiness by examining and interpreting material from the early Buddhist discourses. Similar to his previous study of satipaa'-a'-hana, he brings a new dimension to our understanding by comparing Pali texts with versions that have survived...

The breath: always with you, necessary to your very existence, but often unnoticed. Yet giving it attention can transform your life. Vessantara writes engagingly for both newcomers and those with some experience. He provides practical ways to integrate meditation into your life, and suggests methods...

Queens and old crones, Buddhas and goddesses, mothers and wild women. Female deities in Buddhism take many forms to inspire, beguile, rouse and protect us. Enter the magical realm of gently compassionate Kuan Yin from China, meet the elusive golden goddess from India representing Perfect Wisdom, and...

Explore the potential of your heart, and discover a warmer, more loving you. Cultivating more warmth, more kindness, more happiness is possible for all of us. Through the loving-kindness meditation, this useful combination of practical instruction and encouraging lessons can show where working with positive emotions can lead us.

Joyful and alive, A Path for Parents is for anyone interested in spiritual life within the context of parenting - Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. It is a refreshingly honest and accessible account of how parents can grow spiritually among the everyday experiences of life with children. Sara Burns,...

What does it mean to be a Buddhist today? How are we to relate to the diverse forms that have come down to us? Sangharakshita is one of the modern world's most influential and respected Buddhists. After spending many years in the East, he returned to Britain in 1967 to establish an international Buddhist...

This accessible guide tackles the essential elements of poetry writing. With imaginative and inspiring exercises, Manjusvara illuminates the craft, providing a practical guide to writing and sharpening up your own work. Featuring Buddhist reflections on the writing process and considering issues such...

'It's not our bank balance, looks, social status or popularity that determines how happy, free and fulfilled we are in life. Finally, what really counts is our state of mind. Subhuti helps us to identify what's going on in our mind, and see clearly what's helpful and what will end in tears.' Vessantara....

Disease and death are undeniably integral parts of human life. Yet when they manifest we are easily caught unprepared. To prepare for these, we need to learn how to skilfully face illness and passing away. A source of practical wisdom can be found in the early discourses that record the teachings...

&quote;Spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life&quote; - The Buddha. In what way is spiritual friendship the whole of spiritual life? How does it support our spiritual growth? Why do so many discussions of Buddhism overlook it? In Buddhism and Friendship, Subhuti considers these...

All of us can struggle with the tendency towards addiction, but for some it can destroy their lives. Whether you are struggling to stay off heroin or with an obsessive pattern of thinking that prevents you from leading a more fulfilling life, the same principles - the Eight Steps of this book - apply....

This book brings together essays by 19 women who have been ordained within the Buddhist tradition. They come from different countries and have different lifestyles. Some are career women, some are mothers leading a family life, others live and work in country retreat centres. Their firm commitment...