Tag: devamitra

News from Windhorse Publications

By Windhorse Publi... on Thu, 7 Jul, 2022 - 16:00

News from Windhorse Publications

By Windhorse Publi... on Thu, 7 Jul, 2022 - 16:00

We’re pleased to announce a new podcast episode and our plans for Buddhafield.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE

In February this year, we published a memoir by a man diagnosed with life-threatening prostate cancer. That man is Devamitra, and his book, Entertaining Cancer, covers his remarkable story of working with his mind through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

In this podcast episode Dhammamegha interviews Devamitra to learn more about the man behind the cancer journey, and finds out what conditioned his strength of character, and...

Windhorse Publications

The latest news from Windhorse Publications

By Windhorse Publi... on Thu, 17 Feb, 2022 - 12:30

The latest news from Windhorse Publications

By Windhorse Publi... on Thu, 17 Feb, 2022 - 12:30

This week we have an update on that perennial favourite, the Puja Book; a sneak peek at one of the upcoming Complete Works volumes; the next instalment in our ‘Team picks’ series; a link to the recording of the book launch for Entertaining Cancer; and some very sad news about a former member of the Windhorse Publications team.

The Puja Book

The hardback edition of the Puja Book has been out of stock for a few months. It’s now back in stock. It includes a few minor...

Windhorse Publications

Out now: 'Entertaining Cancer'

By Windhorse Publi... on Thu, 3 Feb, 2022 - 11:29

Out now: 'Entertaining Cancer'

By Windhorse Publi... on Thu, 3 Feb, 2022 - 11:29

We’re delighted to let you know that Devamitra’s keenly anticipated new memoir, Entertaining Cancer, has now been published. It’s our first worldwide release, available from the UK and the US at the same time.

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In Entertaining Cancer Devamitra describes the discomforts and indignities of being treated for prostate cancer. He also draws on the deep well of his Buddhist practice to...

Windhorse Publications

Join our online book launch for ‘Entertaining Cancer’

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 26 Jan, 2022 - 15:04

Join our online book launch for ‘Entertaining Cancer’

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 26 Jan, 2022 - 15:04

We’ll be publishing Devamitra’s wonderful new memoir, Entertaining Cancer, very soon.

We’re pleased to announce that Entertaining Cancer will be our first worldwide release: the paperback edition will be available from our US distributors at the same time as it’s available from our distributors in the UK.

If you’ve not yet pre-ordered your copy, you can do so using one of the links below, depending on your location

UK & Europe: Pre-order your copy of Entertaining Cancer

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Windhorse Publications

Pre-order ‘Entertaining Cancer’ now!

By Windhorse Publi... on Tue, 11 Jan, 2022 - 11:45

Pre-order ‘Entertaining Cancer’ now!

By Windhorse Publi... on Tue, 11 Jan, 2022 - 11:45

We’ll be publishing Devamitra’s wonderful new memoir, Entertaining Cancer, in just a few weeks’ time. We’re making Entertaining Cancer available for pre-order now, so you can get your copy as soon as it’s released.

In Entertaining Cancer Devamitra describes the discomforts and indignities of being treated for prostate cancer. He also draws on the deep well of his Buddhist practice to work with his mind and meet fear, uncertainty and frailty with resolve. It is an entertaining read, full of wit and...

Buddhist Centre Features

Book Launch - Entertaining Cancer: The Buddhist Way

By Sadayasihi on Thu, 23 Dec, 2021 - 11:50

Book Launch - Entertaining Cancer: The Buddhist Way

By Sadayasihi on Thu, 23 Dec, 2021 - 11:50

Windhorse Publications will be holding an online book launch to mark the publication of Entertaining Cancer: The Buddhist Way by Devamitra.

In Entertaining Cancer, Devamitra chronicles his years of treatment for prostate cancer. He describes the fatigue, the heightened sense of being alive, and the discomforts and indignities of treatment. He also draws on the deep well of his Buddhist...

Windhorse Publications

Introducing ‘Entertaining Cancer: The Buddhist Way’

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 10 Nov, 2021 - 11:48

Introducing ‘Entertaining Cancer: The Buddhist Way’

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 10 Nov, 2021 - 11:48

We’re delighted to introduce Entertaining Cancer: The Buddhist Way. We’ll be publishing this wonderful new book by Devamitra in February 2022.

In Entertaining Cancer, Devamitra chronicles his years of treatment for prostate cancer. He describes the fatigue, the heightened sense of being alive, and the discomforts and indignities of treatment. He also draws on the deep well of his Buddhist practice to work with his mind and meet fear, uncertainty and frailty with resolve. It is an entertaining read, full of humour, wit and fantastically funny dialogue.

It costs several...

Triratna Young Buddhists

Sub30 Symposium: Four Gifts to the World

By Prajnaketu on Fri, 12 Jun, 2020 - 09:39

Sub30 Symposium: Four Gifts to the World

By Prajnaketu on Fri, 12 Jun, 2020 - 09:39

Fri 3 Jul | UK & IE 7pm | Europe 8pm CET | Mexico 1pm

Sat 4 Jul | UK & IE 10am | Europe 11am CET | Aus 7pm AEST

thebuddhistcentre.com/live

What can Buddhism offer the world today? What does it mean to live a Buddhist life? Gather with young people from around the world for four intergenerational conversations and a chance to meet others aged 30 and under through discussion groups.

On Friday 3rd July...

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Confessions of a Transvestite Buddhist

By Munisha on Sun, 3 Apr, 2016 - 23:40

Confessions of a Transvestite Buddhist

By Munisha on Sun, 3 Apr, 2016 - 23:40

Devamitra’s new book, Confessions of a Transvestite Buddhist: A Quest for Manhood was launched at the London Buddhist Centre (UK) on 18th March.

The book’s blurb asks, ”What drives a man to dress as a woman? What kind of man is a cross-dresser? Is he even a man at all, or is he something else? What exactly is a man, anyway? None of the explanations offered by psychologists, sociologists and others satisfied Devamitra… And they certainly provided no answers to the questions that troubled...