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This weeks eBook give away

By dhammamegha on Mon, 27 Apr, 2020 - 14:22
  • The Buddha on Wall Street

This weeks eBook give away

By dhammamegha on Mon, 27 Apr, 2020 - 14:22

This week we’re giving away The Buddha on Wall Street by Vaddhaka in our Free the Dharma Campaign. You can download it here until the 11th of May. 

The lockdown is having a huge impact on economies at all levels – households, businesses, countries. The future is uncertain. While it has does economic damage, it also relieves the pressures on the environment, and perhaps to some of us too.  

There is no better guide to thinking through what Buddhism can offer to our common and economic life than this...
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Free eBook this week is Living with Kindness

By dhammamegha on Mon, 20 Apr, 2020 - 14:25
  • Living with Kindness
  • Free the Dharma

Free eBook this week is Living with Kindness

By dhammamegha on Mon, 20 Apr, 2020 - 14:25

‘This is what should be done by one who is skilled in goodness, and who knows the path to peace…’

These are the opening lines of the Karaniya Metta Sutta, the discourse on loving kindness. This is the sutta that introduces the loving kindness or Metta Bhāvanā meditation practice. 

This week’s Windhorse Publications eBook giveaway is a commentary by Sangharakshita on this beautiful and practical guide to living a competent, ethical and liberating life. The book is Living with Kindness. You can download it here until...
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

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
  • Tales of Freedom

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...
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

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...
Triratna News
Triratna News

Triratna Responds to the Coronavirus

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 - 09:57
  • Find out what Triratna Centres are offering online on the Toolkit Space
  • Hridayagita offers the last retreatants at Taraloka a roll of toilet paper as the retreat centre closes for several months due to the coronavirus
  • Lamas Pyjamas in London UK has closed
  • The Padmaloka Retreat Centre community preparing for Padmavajra's talk on 'Going for Refuge in a Time of Fear'
  • Tiratanaloka shrine room
  • Ratnavyuha and Suvarnadhi take to Zoom in Auckland

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...
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

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

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 2 Mar, 2020 - 12:10
  • Priyananda receives rejoicings
  • Complete Works volumes
  • Lee Walford receives rejoicings
  • Ratnaghosha receives rejoicings
  • Thank you cards

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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Jobs, Volunteering & Communities

Volunteer for Windhorse Publications!

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 6 Jan, 2020 - 09:00
  • Photo by Devin Avery on Unsplash

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...
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

Volunteer for Windhorse Publications!

By Windhorse Publi... on Mon, 6 Jan, 2020 - 09:00
  • Photo by Devin Avery on Unsplash

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.

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 business. Ideally, you’ll be able to visit...
Windhorse Publications
Windhorse Publications

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:

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