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In this first volume of memoirs Sangharakshita describes how, from a working-class childhood in the London suburb of Tooting, he came, a twenty-four-year-old Buddhist novice monk, to Kalimpong in the eastern Himalayas.

For Buddhists everywhere, the Three Jewels - the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha - are at the heart of daily life and practice. But how can we engage with these precious ideals in a way that makes a difference to how we live? In this volume are gathered three much loved books, Who is the Buddha?, What is the Dharma? and What is the Sangha?

One of Sangharakshita's most far-reaching contributions to modern Buddhism was giving shape to the Buddhist conversion movement begun by the great Indian reformer, Dr B.R. Ambedkar. In 1956, along with thousands of his followers, Ambedkar renounced the Hindu caste system - according to which they were 'untouchable' - and converted to Buddhism.

Disease and death are undeniably integral parts of human life. Yet when they manifest we are easily caught unprepared. To prepare for these, we need to learn how to skilfully face illness and passing away. A source of practical wisdom can be found in the early discourses that record the teachings given by the Buddha and his disciples.

This book is all about kindness behaviour training. The authors draw on their clinical experience as well as Buddhism to develop a practical course in cultivating kindness, to complement and augment other mindfulness-based approaches. They present this training in an eight-week course book.

Maitreyabandhu here offers a challenging but profoundly useful work on how to practise Buddhism in everyday life. Drawing on examples from the life of the Buddha, as well as weaving in astute references to poetry and art, Maitreyabandhu gives an easily understood outline of the system of spiritual life as undertaken by Triratna Buddhists.

Mind in Harmony will interest anyone who is curious to know what Buddhism has to say about the mind. Readers who already know something about Buddhism in general, and fancy taking the plunge into Buddhist psychology, will find plenty here to stimulate them, and an accessible introduction to this technical subject.

Ratnaguna presents a commentary on the three Pure Land Sutras. Looking at them as a practising Buddhist inspired by the Sutras, he shows how they describe Sukhavati and Amitabha/Amitayus,and Sukhavati's relationship with faith and practice. Includes translations of the three Pure Land sutras by Buddhist scholar Sraddhapa.

A thorough-going examination of the Buddhist perspective on economics in C21th and its impact on everyday life.

As mindfulness is increasingly being embraced in the contemporary world as a practice that brings peace and self-awareness, Bhikkhu Analayo casts fresh light on its earliest sources in the Buddhist tradition.

What is the Buddhist vision? Put simply, it is that all human beings can develop. Each one of us can find a way beyond the dissatisfaction and suffering of everyday life and realize our full potential. In describing three important Buddhist symbols, Subhuti shows us how.

Referencing ancient Buddhist scripts and cultural touchstones such as Into The Wild, the art of Edward Hopper, and the work of Charlie Chaplin, Sarvananda considers how we think and feel about being alone.

'Going for refuge' is the act of committing one's life to Buddhism. This work shows how the monastic life and spiritual life are not identical but that what is truly important is commitment to Buddhist spiritual ideals.

Provides tools for change while showing how the Buddhist philosophies of interconnectedness and compassion are of immense use in our efforts towards preserving the natural world. This work helps you to deal with the feelings of panic and despair that news of the environment can often evoke.

Presents an overview of the second of the three great phases of Buddhism which blossomed across Asia, particularly in China, Japan, Korea, and Tibet. This title offers an exploration of the development and expression of the Mahayana as a whole and introduces its themes and huge spectrum of practices, literature, and movements.

Presents the story of an international Buddhist movement, from its inception in London to its growth worldwide. This work discusses the mistakes made, lessons learnt and how a Buddhist community was built.

Dhivan Thomas Jones takes us into the heart of the Buddha's insight that everything - from mind to matter - arises in dependence on conditions. With the aid of lucid reflections and exercises he prompts us to explore how conditionality works in our own lives, and provides a sure guide to the most essential teaching of Buddhism.

Collects a number of Buddhist devotional rituals and verses. This book features a revised translation of the Heart Sutra and enlarged typeface which is ideal for dimly lit rooms. It includes the traditional Pali and Sanskrit verses as well as English translations.

Includes personal stories of people who used Buddhist teachings to face their fears and open their hearts in difficult situations. This book describes what can happen when we stop complaining or distracting ourselves from our suffering and face it directly.

Known by some as both the Robin Hood and Shakespeare of Tibetan Buddhism, Milarepa and his songs offer a thoughtful way into the wisdom and compassion sought on the Buddhist path. This book draws out themes such as fear, practicing with others, the teacher-student relationship and how we take in teachings and make them our own.

How do we live wisely? Sangharakshita outlines how in this companion volume of commentary on Nagarjuna's Precious Garland, showing us how to use our positive ethical position, our momentum in goodness, to develop a deep understanding of the nature of life.

Using 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.

Presents the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. This title offers a poetic representation of a sublime spiritual ideal.

While there are numerous books on Buddhist meditation and philosophy, there are few books that are entirely devoted to the practice of Buddhist ethics. Here Subhadramati, an experienced teacher of meditation and ethics, communicates clearly both their founding principles and the practical methods to embody them.

In this highly readable handbook on the fundamental teachings of Buddhism, Sangharakshita guides the reader through this sometimes complex religion.

Part of "What Buddhism can offer" series, this volume provides a look at how Buddhism can help us in our daily lives. It focuses on the parents' spiritual growth and well-being and includes extracts and reflections for fathers and also for parents with teenagers. It is intended for those with an interest in spiritual growth.

This is a book about friendship - about the Buddhist ideals of spiritual friendship and about the author's personal experience. Maitreyabandhu describes his childhood and adolescence, his quest for life's meaning and his wholehearted engagement with Buddhism.

Part of the "Art of Meditation" series, this book shows us how cultivating more warmth, more kindness, and more happiness is possible for all of us. Suitable for those new to or experienced in meditation as well as teachers, this book provides instructions with suggestions for integrating meditation and what we can learn from it into our lives.

Sangharashita has established a successful Buddhist movement, pioneering a living Buddhism that seems well suited to our times. In this book, one of his closest disciples offers an account of Sangharashita's evolution as a thinker and teacher.