The ten pillars of Buddhism are ten ethical principles, such as generosity, truthfulness, or compassion, that together provide a comprehensive moral guide. Sangharakshita highlights the depth of these
This is the story of a circle of friends dreaming a dream, and working to make it a reality. . . . It’s the nitty-gritty story of how a community evolves. It’s a story of idealism and naivety, growth
One of the most far-reaching of Sangharakshita's contributions to modern Buddhism was giving shape to the Buddhist conversion movement begun by the great Indian statesman and reformer, Dr. B.R. Ambedk
A vivid picture of the people, the places, and the experiences that shaped Sangharakshita's life.Sangharakshita read the Diamond Sutra for the first time the summer he turned seventeen. It seemed to a
How can we be happy and at the same time responsive to the suffering of others? It can be done: this is the message of the Bodhisattva ideal. The image of the Bodhisattva, one who wishes to gain Enlig
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 the
How does what you eat affect you and your world? Is there a connection between vegetarianism and living a spiritual life?A trained vet, respected teacher, and happy vegan, Bodhipaksa answers all of th
We do not know if the Buddha could read or write. He left nothing other than the oral stories of his life, his inspiration and his teachings, passed from generation to generation. Later, his words and
Praise for Analayo:"Serious meditation students will benefit tremendously from the clarity of understanding that Venerable Analayo's efforts have achieved."?Sharon Salzberg, author of Real HappinessTh
Dennis Lingwood, an Englishman and novice Buddhist monk, follows his Indian Buddhist teacher on a pilgrimage to find himself in Kalimpong, a hill station at the foot of the Himalayas. It is 1950, and
The story of the spiritual journey of the famous Tibetan yogi Milarepa is often told, but less well known are the stories of his encounters with those he met and taught after his own Enlightenment, el
This is the continuing story of Milarepa and his disciple Rechungpa, first encountered in volume 18 of the Complete Works. As portrayed in The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa, Rechungpa is a promis
This volume of Sangharakshita’s Complete Works includes Facing Mount Kanchenjunga, the second in the series of his memoirs, and Dear Dinoo. Facing Mount Kanchenjunga covers the period 1950-1953, begin
Ratnaguna offers practical and specific advice on reflection as a spiritual practice. He also demonstrates its great value—not just as a part of life, but as a way of reminding oneself of life's
"I had not met or interacted with a human being for weeks. I had just spent the night alone on a cloud-shrouded mountain. And now a fox and I looked intently at each other." What is it like to be comp
A practical course in cultivating kindness to complement and augment other mindfulness-based approaches.This book is all about kindness behaviour training (KBT). The authors have drawn on their clinic
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 p
