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Week 4 of ‘Free the Dharma’: announcing this week’s free eBook

By Windhorse Publi... on Tue, 14 Apr, 2020 - 17:27

Week 4 of ‘Free the Dharma’: announcing this week’s free eBook

By Windhorse Publi... on Tue, 14 Apr, 2020 - 17:27

As the coronavirus situation rolls out across the world, there has been a proliferation of creativity – everything from amateur dramatics and puns to the broadcasting of art and music. Some high-profile musicians have been live streaming from their bedrooms.

Art in all its forms allows us to be fully human, to create meaning and to nurture what unites us. That’s why this week’s free eBook is The Poet’s Way by Manjusvara. You can download it here. It will be available until the...

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Free the Dharma - Tales of Freedom free eBook

By dhammamegha on Tue, 7 Apr, 2020 - 08:28

Free the Dharma - Tales of Freedom free eBook

By dhammamegha on Tue, 7 Apr, 2020 - 08:28

This week’s free eBook from Windhorse Publications is Tales of Freedom. You can download it here.

Its author, Vessantara, tackles how to work with our minds when the chips are down. Vessantara is one of Triratna’s most experienced retreat and meditation leaders. He is also a very good storyteller. He shows us that we can find freedom even when life isn’t easy or predictable. Freedom of the kind the Buddha taught is possible whatever your situation. Even when it’s extreme. Even in...

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Week 3 of free eBooks with 'Free the Dharma'

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 6 Apr, 2020 - 16:28

Week 3 of free eBooks with 'Free the Dharma'

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 6 Apr, 2020 - 16:28

None of us have lived through times like this before. The Dharma gives us tools to work with our everyday minds. It also offers strong medicine for strong times.

This week’s free eBook is Tales of Freedom. You can download it here. Its author, Vessantara, tackles how to work with our minds when the chips are down. Vessantara is one of Triratna’s most experienced retreat and meditation leaders. He is also a very good storyteller. He shows us that we can find...

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Triratna Responds to the Coronavirus

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 09:57

Triratna Responds to the Coronavirus

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 09:57

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world, how have Triratna Buddhist Centres and team-based right livelihood businesses been responding?

By now most Triratna Buddhist Centres and groups have closed their doors - but many have opened up on the digital universe and invited their sanghas to join them online. Various Triratna Centres across the world are now offering courses classes, pujas, urban retreats and other events online. Now is a great time to try out joining in some of the...

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Windhorse Publications' farewell party for Priyananda, Lee Walford and Ratnaghosha

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 2 Mar, 2020 - 12:10

Windhorse Publications' farewell party for Priyananda, Lee Walford and Ratnaghosha

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 2 Mar, 2020 - 12:10

[All photos by Jeremy Peters]

On Monday, 24th February we held a farewell party at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre for Priyananda, Lee Walford and Ratnaghosha. Between them, they’ve given Windhorse Publications over twenty-five years of service.

Priyananda, our outgoing director who’s retiring from full-time employment, was appointed to the post ten years ago. He’s overseen the publication of more than forty new titles, many of which are highly valued not only within Triratna but also throughout the wider Buddhist world. These include Not...

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Volunteer for Windhorse Publications!

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 6 Jan, 2020 - 09:00

Volunteer for Windhorse Publications!

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 6 Jan, 2020 - 09:00

We’re looking for a volunteer to provide temporary, part-time customer service cover while Helen, who normally covers that aspect of the business, is on leave.

Initially, we need cover for 8th–15th May 2020. This will involve up to 12 hours’ work (up to 2 hours per weekday; timing flexible). You’ll be working from home – or wherever you like! All you’ll need is a computer and an Internet connection.

The work is interesting and you’ll gain some experience of one aspect of a small publishing...

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Volunteer for Windhorse Publications!

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 6 Jan, 2020 - 09:00

Volunteer for Windhorse Publications!

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 6 Jan, 2020 - 09:00

We’re looking for a volunteer to provide temporary, part-time customer service cover while Helen is on leave.

The work is interesting and you’ll gain some experience of one aspect of a small publishing business. Ideally, you’ll be able to visit...

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Windhorse Publications' review of the year

By Windhorse Publi... on Tue, 31 Dec, 2019 - 09:00

Windhorse Publications' review of the year

By Windhorse Publi... on Tue, 31 Dec, 2019 - 09:00

As 2019 rolls to a close, we thought we’d look back at Windhorse Publications’ highlights of the year, as well as looking ahead to 2020.

LOOKING BACK AT 2019

What we’ve published this year

This year we’ve released eight new titles, covering a wide range of themes and appealing to a broad readership, from the complete newcomer to Buddhism to the experienced practitioner:

The Dark Side of the Mirror: forgetting the self in Dōgen’s Genjō Kōan by David Brazier
Four volumes of The Complete Works of Sangharakshita:

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Windhorse Publications is looking for new books

By Windhorse Publi... on Thu, 7 Nov, 2019 - 14:44

Windhorse Publications is looking for new books

By Windhorse Publi... on Thu, 7 Nov, 2019 - 14:44

Do you have an idea for a new book? Are you an author with a draft Dharma manuscript that you’re looking to publish? Windhorse Publications would like to hear from you.

About Windhorse Publications

At Windhorse Publications we produce life-changing Buddhist books for all levels of involvement in the Dharma life, from the complete beginner to the experienced practitioner. We are the main publisher of Sangharakshita and we also publish Dharma books by members of the Triratna community and some practitioner-scholars outside the movement.

Our range...

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Windhorse Publications: Publishing Director

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 3 Jul, 2019 - 16:57

Windhorse Publications: Publishing Director

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 3 Jul, 2019 - 16:57

The Windhorse Publications Director makes a unique contribution to Triratna’s primary book publishing business. In this role you will help us to meet the challenges and thrive in this opportunity-rich Buddhist publishing world.

Windhorse Publications in Cambridge UK is looking for a Triratna Order member for the position of Publishing Director. The Director has responsibility for the overall management and development of the business and takes a key role in commissioning new books. With other members of the team...

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