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Dear bookseller,
Thank you for taking time to browse our 2014/2015 trade catalogue.
Inside you’ll find a selection of our titles that are suitable for a general readership.
They cover introductory aspects to Buddhism, explorations of life issues from a
Buddhist perspective, practical meditation guidance and writing guides.
We hope you find at least one book that suits your list. Our sales and distribution
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T H E A U T H O R T I T L E D E T A I L S
A Guide to the Buddhist PathSangharakshita
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A reliable and far-reaching guide Written by the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order New edition of this popular title
In the third edition of this highly
readable anthology Sangharakshita
sorts out fact from myth and theory
from practice, to reveal the principal
ideals and teachings of Buddhism. The
result is a reliable and far-reaching
guide to this inspiring path.
Sangharakshita is the founder of Triratna (formerly the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order), a worldwide Buddhist movement. He is the author of over 40 books.
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ISBN 9781 907314 05 6Pub. date June 2011Price £16.99 / $23.95 / €19.95Size 234 x 156mm Extent 264 pagesCategory BuddhismLevel Beginner - Advanced
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Introducing Buddhism
T H E A U T H O RT I T L E D E T A I L S
Chris Pauling
Concise introductory guide to Buddhism
Lively and engaging — for the complete beginner Timeless bestseller
From the development of awareness
to the attainment of wisdom, this
bestseller explains the essential
teachings and practices that form the
basis of Buddhism.
Introducing Buddhism packs a lot of
information into its 80 pages, but it also
communicates the emotional appeal of
a tradition which has had such a strong
impact on the lives of many Westerners
over recent decades.
Chris Pauling (Vadanya) has been a practising Buddhist for over 25 years. He has worked in publishing, and the environmental movement, and now teaches Buddhism and meditation full time at Sheffield Buddhist Centre.
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ISBN 9780 904766 97 4Pub. date October 1999Price £7.99 / $12.95 / €9.95 Size 204 x 136mmExtent 80 pagesCategory BuddhismLevel Beginner
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ISBN 9781 9073141 0 0Pub. date August 2011Price £8.99 / $14.95 / €10 .95Size 198 x 129mm Extent 136 pagesCategory Buddhism/PhilosophyLevel Beginner
Sailing the Worldly WindsA Buddhist Way Through the Ups and Downs of Life
Vajragupta
Unique guidance on the ups and downs of life Suitable for general readers and Buddhists alike Perfect for every-day reference and practice
How do we really get on in this world?
Tossed around by gain, buffeted by
loss, borne aloft by praise, cast down
by blame, how can we not be ground
under, lose all direction, confidence,
and sense of purpose? The Buddha had
clear guidance on how to rise above
these ‘worldly winds’, and Vajragupta
here opens up for us the Buddha’s
compassionate yet uncompromising
teaching.
Featuring reflections, exercises and
suggestions for daily practice, this book
can help you find greater equanimity and
perspective in the ups and downs – big
and small – of everyday life.
Vajragupta is the director of the Triratna Development Team. He currently lives in Worcester, England, where he teaches Buddhism and Meditation.
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Buddhism:
Vajragupta
Practical and warm-hearted guide to spiritual living An essential toolkit for modern life The next best thing to your own personal Buddhist teacher
Listed as a Top Title in The BookSeller’s
Religion Preview 2007, Buddhism: Tools
for Living Your Life is the perfect guide
for those seeking a meaningful spiritual
path whilst leading busy, modern lives.
An experienced teacher of Buddhism
and meditation, Vajragupta provides
clear explanations of the main Buddhist
teachings, and a variety of exercises
designed to help readers develop or
deepen their practice.
“Appealing, readable, and practical ... as directly relevant to modern life as it is comprehensive and rigorous.” — Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
Vajragupta is the director of the Triratna Development Team. He currently lives in Worcester, England, where he teaches Buddhism and Meditation.
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ISBN 9781 899579 74 7Pub. date January 2007Price £11.99 / $18.95 / €17.95Size 209 x 164mmExtent 192 pagesCategory BuddhismLevel Beginner
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A BUDDHIST VIEWThe insightful simplicity of De Botton meets the wisdom of the Dalai Lama in this series exploring key life issues from a Buddhist perspective.
These titles offer accessible excursions into the philosophy of contemporary living. From loneliness to vegetarianism, A Buddhist View provides a modern Buddhist perspective on the 21st Century.
Solitude and Loneliness, Finding the Mind, and Meditating provide new philosophical and spiritual explorations of contemporary issues and lifestyles.
Our three previous titles can be found on pages 10 and 11.
Referencing contemporary cultural touchstones, Sarvananda shows how facing our essential aloneness can lead us to better understand how we are all connected.
June 2012
A realistic, witty, and inspiring guide to how we can develop clarity, peace of mind and positive emotions by introducing meditation into our lives.
July 2012
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This approachable introduction considers the nature of the mind, asking questions about our search for the ‘I’ that gazes out on the world and experiences it.
September 2012
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Sarvananda has taught Buddhism and meditation for over 20 years. He has had six plays and a comedy series broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Robin Cooper is the Centre Director of the West London Buddhist Centre. His previous books include The Evolving Mind: Buddhism, Biology and Consciousness.
Jinananda teaches meditation and mindfulness at the City Lit, and meditation and Buddhism at the West London Buddhist Centre.B
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Saving the Earth Vegetarianism Meaning in Life
How can we bring more sense of significance into our lives? What meaning does life have in the
face of suffering or death? Do we have
a ‘why’ to live for?
Sarvananda draws a parallel between
the Buddha’s quest and our own
search for meaning in the modern
world. Citing writers and thinkers such
as Akira Kurosawa, Wordsworth and
Woody Allen, he eloquently covers
many of the ways in which we seek
meaning.
A concise, witty exploration of what
truly matters.
Sarvananda has taught Buddhism and meditation for over 20 years. He has had six plays and a comedy series broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
SarvanandaHow can you help preserve the environment?
For those who have been wondering
how to make a difference by
protecting the environment but didn’t
know where to start, this guide is the
solution. Filled with practical tips as
well as insightful reflections, Saving
the Earth provides tools for change
whilst showing how the Buddhist
philosophies of interconnectedness
and compassion are of immense use
in our efforts towards preserving the
Earth.
Akuppa
Akuppa’s experience spans working as a town planner to campaigning politically for the environment. He has a degree in Geography from the University of Oxford and was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2000.
Bodhipaksa is a Buddhist practitioner, writer, and teacher, and the founder of www.wildmind.org, an online meditation resource. He is the author of bestseller Wildmind and is currently working on his third book.
How does what we eat affect our world?
Is there a connection between
vegetarianism and living a spiritual
life? A trained vet, respected teacher
and happy vegan, Bodhipaksa
answers all of these questions and
more, dispelling widespread myths
and reflecting upon the diets of the
West, and of the Buddha himself.
Vegetarianism shows how a meat-free
life can not only lighten the body, but
also the soul.
“A unique look into the morals behind
vegetarianism” — The Vegetarian Society
Bodhipaksa
V E G E T A R I A N I S M ISBN 9781 899579 96 9ISSN 2041-2509Pub. date October 2009Price £7.99 / $13.95 / € 9.95Size 185 x 123mmExtent 104 pagesCategory Buddhism/Food/EnvironmentLevel Beginner
S A V I N G T H E E A R T H
ISBN 9781 899579 99 0ISSN 2041-2509Pub. date October 2009Price £7.99 / $13.95 / € 9.95Size 185 x 123mmExtent 152 pagesCategory Buddhism/EnvironmentLevel Beginner
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M E A N I N G I N L I F E
ISBN 9781 899579 87 7ISSN 2041-2509Pub. date October 2009Price £7.99 / $13.95 / € 9.95Size 185 x 123mmExtent 128 pagesCategory Buddhism/PhilosophyLevel Beginner
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T H E A U T H O RT I T L E D E T A I L ST I T L E D E T A I L ST H E A U T H O R
“...this stands out from the crowd.” — The Bookseller
A Practical Course in Mindfulness
Life with Full Attention
Maitreyabandhu
A complete eight-week course in mindfulness Promotes a new perspective on the subject Includes personal experiences from the author Don’t live on automatic pilot — live life
with full attention.
Mindfulness is a quality that enhances
all experience, whether mundane or
extraordinary. It is an ancient Buddhist
wisdom that has been practised for
centuries. In this eight-week course,
Maitreyabandhu teaches readers how to
enrich their experiences by paying close
attention to them. Featuring personal
stories, examples, and tempting
suggestions, Life with Full Attention
shows how we can steal back the lost
moments of life.
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ISBN 9781 899579 98 3Pub. date August 2009Price £9.99 / $16.95 / €12 .95Size 210 x 163mm Extent 328 pagesCategory Buddhism/MindfulnessLevel Beginner
An experienced teacher of meditation, Maitreyabandhu has been practising Buddhism for over twenty years. He lives and works in London.
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A Path for ParentsSara Burns
Unique guide to parenting as part of a spiritual life Learn how to transform everyday tasks into spiritual practice Written for both Buddhist and non-Buddhist parents
A Path for Parents is for anyone
interested in spiritual life within the
context of parenting. It is a refreshingly
honest and accessible account of how
parents can grow spiritually among
the everyday experiences of life with
children.
Sara Burns, mother and Buddhist
practitioner, draws on her personal
experience and research to identify the
key opportunities and obstacles for
growth inherent within parenting.
Sara Burns lives in North London with her teenage children and runs eight-week mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Stress courses at the North London Buddhist Centre.
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ISBN 9781 899579 70 9Pub. Date March 2007Price £11.99 / $17.95 / €17.95Size 216 x 138mmExtent 192 pagesCategory Buddhism/ParentingLevel Beginner
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ISBN 9781 909314 01 6Pub. date August 2013 Price £10.99 / $16.95 / €13.95 Size 234 x 156 mmExtent 176 pages Category Buddhism Level Beginner
Not About Being GoodA Practical Guide to Buddhist Ethics
Subhadramati
‘Places ethics and meditation at the heart of Buddhist practice, and shows how they work together in transforming ordinary human beings into Buddhas.’ Professor Damien Keown
Buddhist ethics are not about ‘being
good’ in order to gain rewards.
Instead, living ethically springs from
the awareness that other people
are no different from yourself. You
can actively develop this awareness,
through cultivating love, clarity and
contentment. Helping you to come into
greater harmony with all that lives, this
is ultimately your guidebook to a more
satisfactory life..
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Subhadramati has been a Buddhist for over twenty-five years and joined the Triratna Buddhist Order in 1995. She teaches Buddhism and meditation at the London Buddhist Centre.
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Eight Step RecoveryUsing the Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction
Valerie Mason-John and Dr Paramabandhu Groves
‘The authors give us a wise and compassionate approach to recovery from the range of addictions. This comprehensive approach will be a valuable tool for addicts and addiction professionals alike.’ Kevin Griffin, author of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps
What can the Buddha’s teachings offer
us in our recovery from addiction?
They offer tools for helping a mind
vulnerable to addiction, and ways
to cultivate calm and clarity without
anger and resentments. Whether you
are struggling to stay off heroin or with
obsessive thinking, the Eight Steps help
you discover a fulfilling way of living.
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ISBN 9781 909314 02 3Pub. date January 2014 Price £11.99 / $18.95 / €13.95 Size 234 x 156 mmExtent 248 pages Category Self Help Level Beginner
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Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara) is a playwright and the author of seven books. She and Paramabandhu are members of the Triratna Buddhist Order.Dr Paramabandhu Groves is a consultant psychiatrist working in the UK’s National Health Service, specializing in the field of addiction.
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ISBN 9781 907314 09 4Pub. date April 2012Price £17.99 / $27.95 / €19.95Size 246 x 189mm Extent 272 pagesCategory Buddhism/MeditationLevel Beginner - Advanced
“A wonderfully practical and accessible introduction to the important forms of Buddhist meditation. From his years of meditation practice, Kamalashila has written a book useful for beginners and longtime practitioners. — Gil Fronsdal
Kamalashila has been teaching meditationsince becoming a member of the TriratnaBuddhist Order in 1974. He has developedcontemporary approaches to meditation practice.
Paperback272 Pages
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Buddhist Meditation
KamalashilaTranquillity, Imagination & Insight
Comprehensive and practical guide to meditation For beginners to advanced New sections on the importance of the imagination, Just Sitting and on reflection on the Buddha.
This revised edition is a comprehensive
guide to the methods and theory of
Buddhist meditation. It provides a
complete introduction to the basic
techniques for beginners, as well as
detailed advice and reference material
for experienced meditators seeking to
deepen their practice.
T H E A U T H O R T I T L E D E T A I L S
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John Wilson in NorthLondon in 1955 and was ordained into theTriratna Buddhist Order in 1985. He has been teaching Buddhism and meditation for over 25 years.
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ISBN 9781 899579 75 4Pub. date April 2005Price £9.99 / $13.95 / €11.95Size 206 x 136mm Extent 208 pagesCategory Buddhism/MeditationLevel Beginner - Intermediate
“If you’ve always thought meditation might be a good idea, but found other step-by-step guides lacking in spirit, this book could finally get you going.” — Here’s Health
Change your Mind
ParamanandaA Practical Guide to Buddhist Meditation
A step-by-step guide to meditation for all levels Windhorse Publications’ bestselling title Thoughtful and humourous approach to mindfulness This best-selling, accessible and
thorough guide introduces two
Buddhist meditations and deals
imaginatively with practical difficulties,
meeting distraction and doubt with
determination and humour.
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The Breath The Heart The Body
Enhance your physical awareness Paramananda shows us how to bring
a kind and inquiring awareness to our
physical experience. Through a variety
of thoughtfully led meditations he
teaches us how to listen to our bodies,
to hear the messages we often ignore.
We can quickly feel the benefits of
a deeper, fuller and more satisfying
understanding of ourselves and our
relationships.
Paramananda was born John Wilson in NorthLondon in 1955 and was ordained into theTriratna Buddhist Order in 1985. He has been teaching Buddhism and meditation for over 25 years.
ParamanandaDeepen your calm and concentration
Vessantara, who has been meditating
on the breath for over 30 years,
writes engagingly for newcomers
to meditation, as well as those with
some experience. He gives us clear
instructions on how to meditate on
the breath, practical ways to integrate
meditation into our lives, and
suggestions for deepening calm and
concentration.
Vessantara
Vessantara (Anthony McMahon) is a well-published and respected Buddhist author, meditator, teacher and storyteller. A senior member of the Triratna Buddhist Order, he has a particular interest in Tibetan Buddhism and some of the visualization practices found therein.
Explore your heart’s potential Explore the potential of your heart,
and discover a warmer, more loving
you.
Cultivating more warmth, more
kindness and more happiness is
possible for all of us. This useful
combination of practical instruction
and encouraging lessons demonstrates
where working with positive emotions
can lead.
Vessantara
T H E B R E A T H
ISBN 9781 899579 69 9Pub. date May 2005Price £8.99 / $13.95 / € 9.95Size 105 x 175 mm Extent 144 pagesCategory Buddhism/MeditationLevel Beginner
T H E B O D Y
ISBN 9781 899579 77 8Pub. date June 2007Price £6.99 / $10.95 / € 10.95Size 105 x 175mm Extent 144 pagesCategory Buddhism/MeditationLevel Beginner
Paperback144 Pages
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T H E H E A R T
ISBN 9781 899579 71 0Pub. date January 2007Price £6.99 / $10.95 / € 10.95Size 105 x 175mm Extent 174 pagesCategory Buddhism/MeditationLevel Beginner
Paperback174 Pages
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T H E A R T O F M E D I T A T I O N
This engaging series provides
a perfect introduction to three
essential elements of meditation.
Suitable for beginners and
meditation teachers alike, they
combine practical instructions with
expert advice.
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A practical guide to writing Encourages spiritual creativity Written for all levels
From the Wolf at the Door workshops,
taught worldwide, comes this unique
guide to creative writing. Expertly
entwining creative writing with key
aspects of Buddhism, Manjusvara
weaves in teachings on mindfulness and
compassion, freedom and openness.
This innovative spiritual approach
encourages the reader (and writer) to
silence their inner critic and unleash
their creativity.
Writing Your Way
“Discover your inner creativity with this practical and spiritual guide to writing.”— Soul and Spirit Magazine
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ISBN 9781 899579 67 9Pub. date January 2005Price £8.99 / $12.95 / €12.95Size 209 x 164mmExtent 160 pagesCategory Creative writing/BuddhismLevel All levels
Manjusvara
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Manjusvara (1953-2011) was a practising Buddhist for over 20 years. Originally a composer, he divided his time between writing and editing poetry, and fundraising for the Karuna Trust. He was a co-leader of Wolf at the Door writing workshops and taught regularly across the world.
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ISBN 9781 907314 04 9Pub. date November 2010Price £8.99 / $12.95 / €12.95Size 209 x 164mm Extent 224 pagesCategory Creative Writing/BuddhismLevel All Levels
“This book will transform your writing no matter what stage in your career, and it may even transform your life.” — Des Dillon
The Poet’s WayManjusvara
A practical and spiritual guide to writing poetry Includes imaginative and inspiring exercises Written for all levels This accessible guide tackles the
essential elements of writing poetry.
With imaginative and inspiring
exercises, Manjusvara illuminates the
craft, providing a practical guide to
writing and improving your own work.
Featuring Buddhist reflections on the
writing process, and considering issues
such as influence and memory, The
Poet’s Way shows how poetry can reveal
new aspects of spiritual life.
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Manjusvara (1953-2011) was a practising Buddhist for over 20 years. Originally a composer, he divided his time between writing and editing poetry, and fundraising for the Karuna Trust. He was a co-leader of Wolf at the Door writing workshops and taught regularly across the world.
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