We were delighted to see this review of Dhivan Thomas Jones’ This Being, That Becomes in the Buddhist Studies Review. Sarah Shaw describes Dhivan’s book as ‘a very good introduction’ which is ‘sympathetic and very well-written, with an underlying attention to scholarly detail and with good referencing to a wide range of primary and secondary sources.’ … [ Read More ]
An interview with Kamalashila, author of ‘Buddhist Meditation’
You’re just back from leading a retreat on insight into the nature of reality at Rivendell and are about to go off to Adhisthana to lead another one on spiritual death. Are insight and spiritual death topics that you are particularly interested in exploring at the moment? Spiritual death and rebirth are always interesting topics … [ Read More ]
Anālayo on his new book, Perspectives on Satipatthana
In this second audio excerpt from my interview with Anālayo, he talks about how writing his new book, Perspectives on Satipatthana, has changed the way he teaches and practices meditation. In 2015, we plan to publish a new book by Anālayo called Compassion and Emptiness in Early Buddhist Meditation. We need to raise £4,000 to … [ Read More ]
An audio excerpt from our interview with Anālayo on the theme of balance
Last year, I was lucky enough to interview Anālayo about his new book. In this audio excerpt from our conversation, we talk about the theme of balance – in his life, practice, and study. In 2015, we plan to publish a new book by Anālayo called Compassion and Emptiness in Early Buddhist Meditation. We need to raise … [ Read More ]
Spiritual Rebirth: Passion Transformed – an article by Kamalashila, author of Buddhist Meditation
Within Buddhism, and within our particular tradition, we encounter a diversity of dharma practices, and it’s important we understand what each is intended to achieve. All dharma practice really boils down to one: the practice of spiritual realisation. Cultivation of the Buddha’s awakening, and receptivity to the influence of that awakening, is the thread running … [ Read More ]
Setting up the conditions for effective meditation – an excerpt from Kamalashila’s Buddhist Meditation
This month we’ve not only reduced the price of Kamalashila’s Buddhist Meditation from £17.99 to £14.99 but we’re also making three of the chapters available for you to read for free! Here’s Chapter 5 on the conditions for effective meditation. Enjoy!
Metaphors, Magic and Mystery – a new book by Sangharakshita
We’ve just released Metaphors, Magic and Mystery, an anthology of Sangharakshita’s writings and teachings on words and their relation to the truth. Produced to celebrate the opening of the Sangharakshita Library at Adhisthana, Metaphors, Magic and Mystery is an insight into how we can use words skilfully as we follow the Buddhist path. Find out … [ Read More ]
Kamalashila’s Buddhist Meditation – now only £14.99!
We’ve reduced the price of Kamalashila’s Buddhist Meditation from £17.99 to £14.99, so that’s £12.74 with our Standard Discount and only £10.49 with our Lifetime Discount. The first edition of Kamalashila’s Buddhist Meditation, published in 1991, soon became the classic guide to meditating within Triratna. In 2012, Kamalashila substantially revised and updated the original work, including new sections on … [ Read More ]
Happy New Year! Here’s 40% off This Being That Becomes and The Art of Reflection
In our New Year sale, we’re offering 40% off two of our bestselling books: Dhivan Thomas Jones’ This Being, That Becomes: The Buddha’s Teaching on Conditionality and Ratnaguna’s The Art of Reflection. In order to take advantage of this offer, just use coupon code NY2015 when you view your basket before proceeding to the checkout. … [ Read More ]
