Brilliantly and concisely summarises the essence of core teachings such as the Jataka Tales, Samyutta-nikaya, Anguttara-nikaya, Diamond Sutra, White Lotus Sutra, Vimalakirt-nirdesa, Lankavatara Sutra,...
The miracle of the talking calf, rumors of black magic and lamas with 'supernormal' powers: Sangharakshita's third volume of memories is full of curious episodes that could only happen in India. "In t...
The Buddha actively promoted spiritual friendship, calling it "the whole of the spiritual life," yet much of Buddhist practice is spent meditating in solitude and silence. "Hello at Last" charts one w...
What happens when I die? How did I come into existence? Who--or what--am I? The Wheel of Life is one of the most powerful Buddhist images to make its way to the West. This graphic representation of th...
Out of the depths of a clear blue sky emerges a beautiful tree of white lotus flowers. On the tree are many figures -- historical, mythical, and transcendental -- each a teacher of Enlightenment. This...
The Sangha, the spiritual community, is traditionally one of the three highest ideals of Buddhism, alongside the Buddha and the Dharma. Here Sangharakshita presents the ideal Sangha as a free associat...
The author of Meeting the Buddhas again invites us to enter the rich world of Buddhist symbolism. The vajra and the bell are important sacred objects used in Tantric ritual, and this colorful book lay...
"To consider the Bodhisattva ideal is to place one's hand on the very heart of Buddhism". The Bodhisattva's life exemplifies the resolution of the conflict between our own desires and the needs of oth...
Finding something of true value that evokes our faith and commitment is rare indeed, especially in a time when positive myths are in danger of disappearing. Those in the West today seeking ordination ...
There are many stories about the Buddha in the Buddhist tradition. Some encapsulate profound teachings. Others illustrate the qualities of this truly remarkable figure -- his clarity, his courage, his...
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