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College of Public Preceptors
College of Public Preceptors

Chair's Letter – October

By ratnadharini on Fri, 1 Nov, 2024 - 01:00

Chair's Letter – October

By ratnadharini on Fri, 1 Nov, 2024 - 01:00

Dear Order Members and Friends,

This is the last update that I’ll be writing as Chair of the College of Public Preceptors so I’ll begin by writing about this current month and then go on say something about the last five years more generally.

Last month I wrote about my three weeks in New Zealand which was the first half of my trip to the other side of the world; my three weeks in Australia began...

Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

A new way you can support our work at Windhorse Publications!

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 30 Oct, 2024 - 15:54

A new way you can support our work at Windhorse Publications!

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 30 Oct, 2024 - 15:54

We’re excited to introduce a new way you can support our work at Windhorse Publications! By becoming a Friend of Windhorse Publications, you’ll help us spread the Dharma through new books, podcasts, courses, and more.

As a Friend, you’ll receive a copy of every new book we publish (except Complete Works volumes) and enjoy special discounts on selected titles and upcoming courses. Plus, we’ll keep you informed about the behind-the-scenes progress your support makes possible. Join us with a contribution of just...

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College of Public Preceptors

Celebrating the Complete Works with the Preceptors’ College at Adhisthana

By akasajoti on Tue, 29 Oct, 2024 - 19:04

Celebrating the Complete Works with the Preceptors’ College at Adhisthana

By akasajoti on Tue, 29 Oct, 2024 - 19:04

On Saturday 9 November, during the international meeting of the Preceptors’ College at Adhisthana, we will be celebrating the completion of Sangharakshita’s Complete Works. 

With the publication of the final three volumes, including a remarkable concordance (which you can hear more about here in a beautiful talk, ‘Worlds within Worlds’ by Vidyadevi, given at Adhisthana on the August Order weekend), we now have a collection of twenty-seven volumes of all of Sangharakshita’s previously published work, as well as talks, seminars and...

Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Review: The Promise of a Sacred World by Nagapriya (2022)

By Luke Penkett on Thu, 17 Oct, 2024 - 11:19

Review: The Promise of a Sacred World by Nagapriya (2022)

By Luke Penkett on Thu, 17 Oct, 2024 - 11:19

No dry, inaccessible, or tedious history, Nagapriya’s book The Promise of a Sacred World is a joy to read and digest as it not only ‘evokes a personal encounter with Shinran’ (5) through a series of meditations, and arouses our fascination with Amida, the Buddha of ‘boundless light’, ‘the source of liberation and of all existential value’ (49), with inspired readings of the Pure Land scriptures, it also draws our attention to key concepts, ‘concepts that matter...

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Windhorse Publications

Out now! Approaching Enlightenment: A Guidebook for Buddhist Ritual

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 - 14:46

Out now! Approaching Enlightenment: A Guidebook for Buddhist Ritual

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 9 Oct, 2024 - 14:46

We are delighted to announce that Bodhidasa’s new book, Approaching Enlightenment: A Guidebook for Buddhist Ritual, is now available. Combining research in psychology and cultural studies, and the author’s own practice, in this book Bodhidasa draws out the liberatory potential of Buddhist ritual.

Ritual is the area of Buddhist practice that receives the least amount of attention. This book is for both sceptical and enquiring practitioners. The Sevenfold Puja or Seven-Limbed practice is the focus of the book, and through...

Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Review: The Dark Side of the Mirror by David Brazier (2019)

By Luke Penkett on Thu, 26 Sep, 2024 - 09:33

Review: The Dark Side of the Mirror by David Brazier (2019)

By Luke Penkett on Thu, 26 Sep, 2024 - 09:33

Sometimes a book comes along where the subtitle illuminates the title which would otherwise seem inexplicable. This is the case with one of David Brazier’s most recent publications: The Dark Side of the Mirror (2019) has as its subtitle ‘Forgetting the Self in Dōgen’s Genjō Kōan’

The phrase Genjō Kōan is well-known to Buddhists, both East and West. Genjō may be translated as a sudden, wonderful appearance, whilst Kōan may be a spiritual problem or a spiritual question, and...

Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

🎧 A guide to ritual in Buddhist practice with Bodhidasa

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 28 Aug, 2024 - 11:00

🎧 A guide to ritual in Buddhist practice with Bodhidasa

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 28 Aug, 2024 - 11:00

We are happy to announce the latest episode of our podcast, featuring an engaging conversation with Bodhidasa, a practitioner, teacher, and self-declared geek, who joins us from Sydney, Australia.

In this episode, Dhammamegha explores Bodhidasa’s rich and varied interests, from magic and games to popular culture and literature, and how these elements are intricately woven into his Buddhist practice and the essence of his new book. Bodhidasa shares how ritual, archetypes, and myth play a pivotal role in connecting with transpersonal and...

Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Check out our authors at Buddhafield 2024

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 8 Jul, 2024 - 10:00

Check out our authors at Buddhafield 2024

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 8 Jul, 2024 - 10:00

Windhorse Publications is excited to support Buddhafield, a sister organisation, in their annual festival. This event is a fantastic opportunity to see some of our esteemed authors and immerse yourself in the vibrant community they help foster.

Buddhafield is a collaboration of Buddhists involved with the Triratna Buddhist Community. They live all over the UK, but they run a programme of camping activities in the South of England, focused around the teaching and practice of Buddhism and Buddhist meditation.

So get...

Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Out now: This Fresh Existence by Cindi Rasicot

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 10 Apr, 2024 - 19:00

Out now: This Fresh Existence by Cindi Rasicot

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 10 Apr, 2024 - 19:00

We’re delighted to announce the release of This Fresh Existence by Cindy Rasicot.

Within its pages lies the compelling story of Bhikkhuni Dhammananda, Thailand’s first fully ordained Theravada Buddhist nun, a figure of resilience, and an emblem of spiritual dedication.

Why read This Fresh Existence?

Inspiring journey: The book chronicles the life of Venerable Dhammananda, documenting her transition from a scholar and mother to becoming the first Thai woman to receive full bhikkhuni ordination in the Theravada...

Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Working with Doubt and Limiting Habits

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 13 Mar, 2024 - 19:00

Working with Doubt and Limiting Habits

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 13 Mar, 2024 - 19:00

Things are buzzing at the publishing house. We’re in the final stretch, putting the finishing touches on covers, endorsements, proofreading, printing, and marketing for two exciting books set to hit shelves in April and May. Plus, we’re gearing up to make some of our older titles available through print-on-demand, ensuring they’re always within reach. Watch this space for more updates in the weeks to come.

And amidst all this hustle and bustle, we’re delighted to mark the 50th anniversary of Windhorse Publications...

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