Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Out now: Kulandanda's 'Teachers of Enlightenment'

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 19 Jul, 2023 - 10:00

Out now: Kulandanda's 'Teachers of Enlightenment'

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 19 Jul, 2023 - 10:00

Some of you will already be familiar with Kulananda’s book, Teachers of Enlightenment, which has been out of print for quite a while now.

We have been waiting for the opportunity to make some important additions, and so we are very excited to announce that the wait has finally come to an end. This week, we are releasing a new and updated edition of Teachers of Enlightenment: The Refuge Tree of the Triratna Buddhist Order.

Out of the depths...
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

News from the Field!

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 19 Jul, 2023 - 10:00

News from the Field!

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 19 Jul, 2023 - 10:00

Windhorse Publications had an amazing time participating at Buddhafield! 🙏✨

Check out this heartwarming picture of our incredible volunteering team (from left to right Walter, Hilary, Tara, our trustee Dhivan and Fi), who worked tirelessly to spread the wisdom of Buddhism through our books.

Buddhafield was a transformative experience, offering us the chance to not only connect with ourselves but also forge deep connections with fellow seekers on the spiritual path. The festival provided a nurturing environment for self-discovery, exploration, and growth.

We feel...
Neurodiverse Triratna
Neurodiverse Triratna

Prajnanandi on Autism and sensory processing

By NDTriratna on Sun, 2 Jul, 2023 - 11:04

Prajnanandi on Autism and sensory processing

By NDTriratna on Sun, 2 Jul, 2023 - 11:04

This is part 2 of a series of videos by Prajnanandi on Autism. Prajnanandi is an autistic order member. This one looks at sensory processing. 
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

A new book available for sponsorship: 'The Subtle Art of Caring' by River Wolton

By Windhorse Publi... on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 10:02

A new book available for sponsorship: 'The Subtle Art of Caring' by River Wolton

By Windhorse Publi... on Thu, 22 Jun, 2023 - 10:02

Today, we want to introduce you and invite you to sponsor a book that will come out this November. It is called The Subtle Art of Caring: A Guide to Sustaining Compassion.

The Buddha taught the practices of loving kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. You may know and practise them as the Brahma Viharas. They are the guides and means to cultivate positive emotions and minimise harmful ones. 

Poet, writer, activist, coach, and Buddhist teacher River Wolton gives...
San Francisco Buddhist Center
San Francisco Buddhist Center

Film Festival! Saving Mother Earth and Her Beings, One Acre at a Time

By rodashruti on Wed, 31 May, 2023 - 00:56

Film Festival! Saving Mother Earth and Her Beings, One Acre at a Time

By rodashruti on Wed, 31 May, 2023 - 00:56

In honor of Buddhist Action Month, please join us for the opening night of our Film Festival! We are raising funds for Karuna-USA to help reduce the suffering of many thousands of beings.  One hundred percent of funds raised will go to Karuna USA’s climate change projects in three countries: India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

We have four inspiring, highly rated and fascinating films on the theme of climate justice and recovery and adaptation efforts happening now.

  • Friday, June 23, 2023 
    • ...
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Complete Works sneak peek Volume 17

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 24 May, 2023 - 12:20

Complete Works sneak peek Volume 17

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 24 May, 2023 - 12:20

We’ll be publishing the next three volumes in The Complete Works of Sangharakshita in August. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been inviting you to explore each new title. For the last in our series of sneak peeks, we are introducing volume 17.

The Complete Works of Sangharakshita

Volume 17: Wisdom Teachings of the Mahayana

How much knowledge of the Dharma do we need? Sangharakshita’s answer might surprise some: ‘a lot less than we think’, but we need to use the knowledge we do have well....
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Sponsor 'Starting on the Buddhist Path: An Invitation' by Sagaraghosa

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 24 May, 2023 - 11:56

Sponsor 'Starting on the Buddhist Path: An Invitation' by Sagaraghosa

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 24 May, 2023 - 11:56

The Buddha said that you can’t develop wise perspective and freedom through ideas alone – you need to test the truth in your own experience. Drawing on 14 years of experience leading classes, courses and retreats, Sagaraghosa has created an engaging and practical guide to transforming your life through Buddhist practice. Without jargon, and delightfully illustrated throughout, her book provides a starting point for adults, young and old, who have an interest in Buddhism and are looking for...
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

'Teachers of Enlightenment' and going for refuge as part of a global sangha - a conversation with Vajratara

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 24 May, 2023 - 11:37

'Teachers of Enlightenment' and going for refuge as part of a global sangha - a conversation with Vajratara

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 24 May, 2023 - 11:37

Listen to this episode +much more!

The Dharma is a universal teaching and an array of practices for liberation. In history, it is embodied by teachers who respond to the particular forms of suffering and bondage that they are born into, human and social. 

In its spread between India and what could broadly be called the West, the Triratna Buddhist movement and order is rather unique in contemporary convert Buddhism. 

In this episode, Dhammamegha is in conversation with Vajratara about...