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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...

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

Volunteer for us at Buddhafield and join in the fun

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 26 Apr, 2023 - 10:00

Volunteer for us at Buddhafield and join in the fun

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 26 Apr, 2023 - 10:00

Buddhafield Festival is a joyful gathering of people, celebrating community and connection with the land. Song, dance, arts and crafts, yoga, meditation, and play blend together, without alcoholic drinks or recreational drugs, to create a loving and life-affirming space. There will be Buddhist teaching, workshops and ritual, under sun and stars. The festival is family-friendly and open to everyone, however you practice.

The theme for 2023 is ‘Liberation Through Imagination’.

Sounds good?

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Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Complete Works sneak peek Volume 8

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 26 Apr, 2023 - 10:00

Complete Works sneak peek Volume 8

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 26 Apr, 2023 - 10:00

We’ll be publishing the next three new volumes in The Complete Works of Sangharakshita in August. Over the next few months, we’ll be featuring a sneak peek into each of the new volumes. We’re kicking off with Volume 8.

The Complete Works of Sangharakshita 
Volume 8: Beating the Dharma Drum: India Writings II

The first part of this volume consists of Sangharakshita’s writings about Anagarika Dharmapala, a Sri Lankan Buddhist who made it his life’s mission to restore the sacred site of...

Community Highlights
Community Highlights

Join Windhorse Publications’ Upcoming Online Book Launch

By Centre Team on Thu, 16 Feb, 2023 - 12:40

Join Windhorse Publications’ Upcoming Online Book Launch

By Centre Team on Thu, 16 Feb, 2023 - 12:40

Join Windhorse Publications for the online book launch of Nagabodhi’s page-turning biography, Sangharakshita: The Boy, the Monk, the Man. In it, Nagabodhi gives a vivid account of Sangharakshita’s life, what it was like to live among his committed followers, and the controversies he left behind.

The book launch will take place from 19:00 to 20:30 GMT on Wednesday 1st March, when Nagabodhi will be in conversation with Saddhanandi. Nagabodhi has a reputation as...

Jobs, Volunteering & Communities
Jobs, Volunteering & Communities

Work opportunity at Windhorse Publications

By dhammamegha on Mon, 23 Jan, 2023 - 11:11

Work opportunity at Windhorse Publications

By dhammamegha on Mon, 23 Jan, 2023 - 11:11

Our colleague Helen is off to get ordained on the three-month retreat this year, and we’re looking for someone to cover some of her work while she’s away. 

Could you be the right person for the job of Customer Services, Sales and Marketing Assistant? We are looking for someone from the week of 3rd April to mid July, i.e. just over three months at 2 or 2.5 days per week spread out over the week. 

The work involves:  

  1. Doing all the customer services for Windhorse Publications
  2. ...
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Windhorse Publications' review of the year

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 21 Dec, 2022 - 16:03

Windhorse Publications' review of the year

By Windhorse Publi... on Wed, 21 Dec, 2022 - 16:03

As 2022 draws to a close, we’re looking back at the past year. And what a year it’s been!

Behind the scenes in 2022

This year has been a tough one for small independent publishers. So it’s been a balancing act for Dhammamegha as Publishing Director, as we ride the waves of high printing costs and disrupted freight, to make sure that we have all the Dharma books we need in the Triratna community, and that Windhorse Publications is continuing to grow and make...

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