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 … [ Read More ]
Announcing our new books for 2020
We’re thrilled to announce the first six of the new books we’ll be publishing in 2020. Three of them are now available for sponsorship. Why sponsor a book? Publishing in the 21st century is all about adapting to challenging conditions, with lower profits from online sales and increased competition from digital formats. At Windhorse Publications we … [ Read More ]
Thanks to our intern, Gayathri
Last month the team at Windhorse Publications had the pleasure of welcoming intern Gayathri Mahesh one day a week for four weeks. A graduate in Civil Engineering from Chennai, India, Gayathri has a passion for writing and is currently studying for an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing at Anglia Ruskin University. Gayathri achieved a … [ Read More ]
Windhorse Publications is looking for new books
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 … [ Read More ]
Meditation is ‘a whole way of being in the world’: an interview with Paramananda
Helen from the Windhorse Publications team recently had the pleasure of interviewing the well-loved and highly respected meditation teacher, Paramananda, about his latest book, The Myth of Meditation. Here’s a transcript of excerpts from the interview. In the title of the book, why do you describe meditation as a myth? Paramananda: I can’t really give … [ Read More ]
New release ‘most complete and in-depth guide available’ for core Buddhist meditation practice
We’re thrilled to announce the release of Mindfulness of Breathing: A Practice Guide and Translations, by renowned Buddhist teacher and scholar, Bhikkhu Anālayo. Mindfulness of breathing meditation is a core practice in many branches of Buddhism and is one of the two foundational meditation practices taught and practised in the Triratna Buddhist Community, of which … [ Read More ]
Pick up a bargain in our new season sale
To celebrate the change of season, we’re offering 50% off selected paperbacks for a limited time. The titles in the sale are listed below. To find out more about a title, click on the link in blue. Title and author … [ Read More ]
Giving the Gift of the Dharma
Dharmapriya is a Triratna Order member currently living in Berlin. He’s involved with a variety of projects for the movement and is currently concentrating on organising and editing translations. Forty years ago, when Dharmapriya was still a mitra, he recognised Sangharakshita as a ‘spiritual genius’ and appreciated that his writing was ‘a treasure to be … [ Read More ]
Our #lifechangingbooks campaign needs YOU!
Have you heard about our #lifechangingbooks campaign? We’re inviting you to join us on social media (Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) to watch people talking about a Windhorse book that has changed their life. In this video, Priyananda, our Publishing Director, gives the low-down on the campaign. Visit the #lifechangingbooks page on our website to view all … [ Read More ]
Join us in our #lifechangingbooks campaign
We’re excited to announce the launch of our #lifechangingbooks campaign. Windhorse Publications has been publishing books on mindfulness, meditation and Buddhism for 45 years. Over that time, thousands of people’s lives have changed because of reading a Windhorse book. In this video Sadayasihi from Dublin talks about a Windhorse book that has changed her life: Mind … [ Read More ]
Out now: ‘The Myth of Meditation’ by Paramananda
We are delighted to announce the release of The Myth of Meditation: restoring imaginal ground through embodied Buddhist practice, the latest book from respected meditation teacher Paramananda, author of Change Your Mind: A Practical Guide to Buddhist Meditation, The Body, and A Deeper Beauty. From his three decades of teaching Buddhist meditation, Paramananda offers an … [ Read More ]
‘Refreshingly original, beautifully written, and crystal clear’: Free Time!, the new book by Vajragupta
Windhorse Publications is very pleased to announce the release of Free Time! from clock-watching to free-flowing, a Buddhist guide, the latest book by Vajragupta Staunton, author of Buddhism: Tools for Living Your Life, Sailing the Worldly Winds, The Triratna Story, and Wild Awake. In our fast moving world many people can feel their time is … [ Read More ]