books by Windhorse Publications     books:     Windhorse Publicat...      Guide to the Buddhist Path Sangharakshita Windhorse Publications, 2004 A Handbook and Discourses Sangharakshita was founder of Friends of the West Buddhist Order, one of the first and more popular western Buddhist orders, and a prolific author. This text offers fluid explanations on many of the core aspects of Buddhism and is written in a approachable manner. It ...             Satipatthana: The Direct Path to Realization Analayo Windhorse Publications, 2004 Not for beginners I recommend this book for people with previous exposure to the suttas, and the Sattipatthana, who would like an in depth, scholarly read complete with extensive footnotes. I am part of a Buddhist study group and we are currently reading a chapter a month, highlighting ...             Come and See for Yourself: The Buddhist Path to Happiness Ayya Khema Windhorse Publications, 2004 Rapture and happiness within our reach...... What a pleasant surprise to find this book by Ayya Khema in my local bookstore. I have several other books by her which I treasure because her voice is so clear and inspiring. I have many books on Buddhism, and it seems like it is the Western voices which speak most ...             A Guide to the Bodhisattvas (Meeting the Buddhas) Vessantara (Tony McMahon) Windhorse Publications, 2008 When we meet with one of the Bodhisattvas-whether in a painting or sculpture or visualized in meditation-we are brought face to face with a being that embodies Enlightenment. An encounter with such a figure is likely to move us far more deeply than a list of the qualities of someone who is enlightened. Bodhisattvas, or "Enlightenment Beings," ...             Tales of Freedom: Wisdom from the Buddhist Tradition Vessantara (Tony McMahon) Windhorse Publications, 2004 A Zen monk strides empty handed into a tiger's cage. An Indian master spontaneously empties a bag of gold dust into the air. A young woman lays down the burden of her dead child and asks the Buddha to accept her as his disciple. Here is another book by the popular author, Vessantara, who takes incidents from the lives of the Buddha, Tibetan ...             A Concise History of Buddhism Andrew Skilton (Sthiramati) Windhorse Publications, 2004 Know Where You Came From? In the West, I find many Buddhists are primarilly interested in the pragmatic and practical aspects of the faith, so there doesn't tend to be a lot of interest in what gets typically written off as dry, irrelevant history. The ahistorical bent of certain aspects of ...             The Bodhisattva Ideal : Wisdom and Compassion in Buddhism Sangharakshita Windhorse Publications, 2004 Helping us reach the ideal This book, structured around the six paramitas (or perfections) that are a part of the path leading to becoming a Bodhisattva, is one to go back to again and again. By looking at generosity (or altruism), ethics (or individualism), energy, patience, meditation and ...             Wildmind: A Step-by-Step Guide to Meditation Bodhipaksa Windhorse Publications, 2005 Bodhipaksa's Wildmind This is clearly the most helpful guide to meditation that I have ever read. Bodhipaksa's careful explanation of the meditative process eliminates much of the wonder and mystery we have about it. Use of this book can help to make meditation a valuable tool for ...             Change Your Mind: A practical guide to Buddhist meditation Paramananda Windhorse Publications, 2006 Well-written, exceptionally grounded, and not airy-fairy This compassionate and exceptionally well-written book helped me start a daily Buddhist meditation practice, which I've continued now for several months. This book includes a number of great meditation exercises, an introduction to the mindfulness of breathing and to ...             Exploring Karma & Rebirth Nagapriya Windhorse Publications, 2004 A Brave New Buddhism When Stephen Batchelor's BUDDHISM WITHOUT BELIEFS appeared in 1997, a new chapter on philosophy and ethics was added to the evolving story of Buddhism in the West. Batchelor questioned, amongst other things, the need to understand karma and rebirth in such ways as to ...             There's More to Dying than Death: A Buddhist Perspective Lama Shenpen Hookham Windhorse Publications, 2006 Drawing from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of approaching and preparing for death, Lama Shenpen Hookham offers Westerners like herself practical descriptions of the attitudes, the practices, and the considerations that surround our own death, caring for those dying and also care-givers. Of great interest to those seeking a positive yet realistic ...             Meditation: The Buddhist Way of Tranquillity and Insight Kamalashila Windhorse Publications, 2004 Here comes Enlightenment! There are three types of spiritual and meditation books about. Firstly, and sadly most prolific, are New-Ageist one's. Such books are mindless and written by people in search of a 'high' and who have no real philosophic drive, Buddhist or otherwise. Then there are ...             A Guide to the Buddhas (Meeting the Buddhas) Vessantara (Tony McMahon) Windhorse Publications, 2008 Why does Buddhism refer to many Buddhas? Who are they? What do they communicate? In this beautifully written book, meet the historical and archetypal Buddhas that form part of the rich symbolism of Tibetan Buddhism. An in-depth exploration that is accessible and inspiring, containing detailed and beautiful illustrations, A Guide to the Buddhas ...             Hello At Last: Embracing the Koan of Friendship & Meditation Sara Jenkins Windhorse Publications, 2007 An Unusual and Wonderful Aspect of Dharma Practice In this endearing account of her forays into the world of true friendship (friendship firmly anchored in the truth), Sara Jenkins bravely chronicles how, through deep listening and abiding presence, she learned to acknowledge and dismantle the inner structures we so ...             Meeting the Buddhas: A Guide to Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Tantric Deities Vessantara (Tony McMahon) Windhorse Publications, 2004 A Must Have Any serious student of Tibetan Buddhism will want this book in their library for reference and instruction. The color plates alone are worth more than the price of the book -- the beauty and fine details are wonderful meditation tools. 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