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Dear bookseller,

Thank you for taking time to browse our 2012/2013 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 details can be found below.

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Introducing BuddhismChris 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 practicing 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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A Guide to the Buddhist PathSangharakshita

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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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.

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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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Tools for Living Your Life

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.

NEW IN 2012 We launched a new series design and three new titles in summer 2012. Solitude and Loneliness, Finding the Mind, and Meditating provide new philosophical and spiritual explorations of contemporary issues and lifestyles.

Our three previous titles – also due to be redesigned – can be found on pages 10 and 11.

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.

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A BUDDHIST VIEW Referencing contemporary cultural touchstones, Sarvananda shows how facing our essential aloneness can lead us to better understand how we are all connected.

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A realistic, witty, and inspiring guide to how we can develop clarity, peace of mind and positive emotions by introducing meditation into our lives.

Due 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.

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Jinananda teaches meditation and mindfulness at the City Lit, and meditation and Buddhism at the West London Buddhist Centre.

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Saving the Earth Vegetarianism

How 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

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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.

SarvanandaV 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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The covers of these titles are due to be redesigned in 2013.

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“...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 practiced 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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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

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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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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 longtimepractitioners. — Gil Fronsdal

Kamalashila has been teaching meditationsince becoming a member of the TriratnaBuddhist Order in 1974. He has developedcontemporary approaches to meditation practice.

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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.

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The Breath The Heart

Deepen 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 visualisation 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.

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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.

ParamanandaT 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

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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

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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

Manjusvara (1953-2011) was a practicing 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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Manjusvara (1953-2011) was a practicing 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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