2009
Windhorse Publications
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Welcome to the 2009 Windhorse Publications catalogue
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INDHORSE PUBLICATIONS is a Buddhist publishing company based in England. We place great emphasis on producing high quality books that are accessible and relevant to those interested in Buddhism and meditation at all levels. Drawing on the whole range of the Buddhist tradition, our list of titles features translations and commentaries of traditional texts as well as guides to help develop and deepen meditation practices. We also offer books providing a Buddhist perspective on a range of contemporary topics such as grief, anger, death, parenting, relationships, environment and ethics.
Our new titles include: • an eight-week course on developing mindfulness: Life with Full Attention, p4 • a pocket-size guide offering practical meditation exercises:The Body, p6 • an introduction to the most famous of the Buddha’s teachings:The Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path, p8 • an exploration of the Zen koan of friendship and meditation: Hello at Last, p9
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• a unique exploration of Mahayana Buddhism:Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, p11
Introduction to Buddhism Buddhism & Life Meditation Going Deeper Symbolism & Rituals Commentaries & Scriptures Backlist
p3 p4 p6 p8 p10 p12 p14
For any information on our list of titles and rights availability do not hesitate to contact us. 38 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8DT tel: 01223 911 997 Design by Peter Wenman
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Best-seller
by Vajragupta Listed as a top title in The Bookseller’s Religion Preview 2007, Buddhism:Tools for Living Your Life is a guide for those seeking a meaningful spiritual path in busy –and often hectic – lives. An experienced teacher of Buddhism and meditation, Vajragupta provides clear explanations of the main Buddhist teachings, as well as a variety of exercises designed to help readers develop or deepen their practice. ISBN 9781 899579 74 7 PRICE £10.99 / $16.95 / €16.95 192pp
Best-seller
Introducing Buddhism by Chris Pauling From the development of awareness to the attainment of wisdom, this concise best-seller explains the essential teachings and practices that form the basis of Buddhism. ISBN 9780 904766 97 4 PRICE £4.99 / $8.95 / €6.95 80pp
Principles of Buddhism by Kulananda This guide provides an overview of Buddhism in its many forms and highlights karma, rebirth and meditation as well as outlining the life of the Buddha and Buddhist ideals. ISBN 9781 899579 59 4 PRICE £6.99 / $9.95 / €8.95 160pp
A Guide to the Buddhist Path by Sangharakshita This accessible introductory guide explains the main features and principles of Buddhism in two parts. Part one explains the fundamentals of the religion, while part two tackles the practicalities. ISBN 9781 899579 04 4 PRICE £14.99 / $24.95 / €18.95 240pp
Introduction to Buddhism
Buddhism:Tools for Living Your Life
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Life with Full Attention A Practical Course in Mindfulness by Maitreyabandhu
New
In this eight-week course on mindfulness, Maitreyabandhu gently guides readers, teaching them how to pay closer attention to their experience. Each week, he introduces a different aspect of mindfulness – such as awareness of the body, feelings, thoughts and the environment – and recommends a number of easy practices; from trying out a simple meditation to reading a poem. Featuring personal stories, examples and tempting suggestions, Life with Full Attention provides both a starting point and a great reference. ISBN 9781 899579 98 3 PRICE £9.99 / $16.95 / €12.95 1 50pp
Buddhism & Life
An experienced teacher of meditation, Maitreyabandhu has been practising Buddhism for over twenty years.
Also by Maitreyabandhu: Thicker than Blood, p14
Challenging Times Stories of Buddhist Practice when Things get Tough ed. Vishvapani Through personal accounts – forgiving a sister’s murderer, meditating at Auschwitz or coming to terms with mortality on Death Row – ordinary people and teachers alike share how their Buddhist practice has helped them through difficult times. ISBN 9781 899579 76 1 PRICE £10.99 / $16.95 / €16.95 160pp
Detox Your Heart by Valerie Mason-John An experienced Buddhist and anger management trainer, Dr Mason-John offers simple suggestions, personal stories and practices for dealing creatively with anger, hatred and fear. ISBN 9781 899579 65 5 PRICE £9.99 / $13.95 / €13.95 208pp
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A Path for Parents by Sara Burns
Sara Burns, mother and Buddhist practitioner, draws on her own experience – as well as research with other parents – to identify the key opportunities and obstacles for the growth inherent within parenting.
A Path for Parents is for anyone interested in spiritual life within the context of parenting – Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. It is a refreshingly honest and accessible account of how parents can grow spiritually among their everyday experiences of life with children. ISBN 9781 899579 70 9 PRICE £11.99 / $17.95 / €17.95 176pp
There’s More to Dying than Death A Buddhist Perspective by Lama Shenpen Hookham
This warm and accessible book draws on the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of positively preparing for death throughout one’s life. The author explores practical issues such as understanding death through meditation, how the living can help the dying and planning for one’s own death. I have no doubt that all who read this book will find something valuable that they can carry with them. - Ringu Tulku Rinpoche ISBN 9781 899579 68 6 PRICE £10.99 / $14.95 / €14.95 224pp
Writing Your Way by Manjusvara
From the Wolf at the Door workshops, taught worldwide, comes this unique guide to creative writing. Providing expert guidance through a number of exercises, Manjusvara encourages the reader (and writer) to silence their inner critic and unleash their creativity. ISBN 9781 899579 67 9 PRICE £8.99 / $12.95 / €12.95 160pp
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Best-seller
New
These three pocket-size guides, written by two of our best-selling authors, will help you to develop or deepen your meditation practice. Each book provides clear instructions on how to meditate and practical ways to integrate meditation into your daily life.
The Body
by Paramananda
The Breath
by Vessantara
The Heart
by Vessantara
ISBN 9781 899579 77 8 ISBN 9781 899579 69 3
Meditation
ISBN 9781 899579 71 6
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Change Your Mind A Practical Guide to Buddhist Meditation by Paramananda An accessible and thorough guide, this best-seller introduces two fundamental meditations and deals imaginatively with practical difficulties, meeting distraction and doubt with determination and humour. ISBN 9781 899579 75 4 PRICE £9.99 / $13.95 / €12.95 208pp
Inspiring, calming and friendly... 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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Wildmind: A Step-by-Step Guide to Meditation by Bodhipaksa In this illustrated and clear guide, meditation teacher Bodhipaksa shows how we can use meditation practices to realize the potential of our hearts and minds, freeing ourselves from restrictive habits and fears. ISBN 9781 899579 55 6 PRICE £11.99 / $18.95 / €15.95 256pp
Meditation The Buddhist Way of Tranquillity and Insight by Kamalashila This comprehensive guide to meditation provides a complete introduction to basics for beginners as well as detailed advice and reference material for the more experienced seeking to deepen their practice. ISBN 9781 899579 05 1 PRICE £13.99 / $27.95 / €17.95 304pp
A Deeper Beauty Buddhist Reflections on Everyday Life by Paramananda Using simple exercises and reflections, the best-selling author of Change Your Mind explores how to find meaning, depth and stillness in lives often fuelled by activity and bombarded with information. ISBN 9781 899579 44 0 PRICE £8.99 / $13.95 / €13.95 208pp
Guided Meditation CDs led by Bodhipaksa Body, Wisdom, Yoga - led by Dharmapriya ISBN 9783 929447 16 3 59.23 min.
PRICE £12.00 / $24.95 / €24.95
The Heart’s Wisdom ISBN 9780 972441 44 5 142:52 min.
PRICE £10.00 / $19.95 / €19.95
Meditations for Calmness, Awareness and Love ISBN 9780 972441 40 7 73.10 min.
PRICE £10.00 / $19.95 / €19.95
Meditations for Stress Reduction ISBN 9780 972441 42 1 54.95 min.
PRICE £10.00 / $19.95 / €19.95
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Probably the best “life coaching” manual you’ll ever read. The key to living with clarity and awareness. - The Sunday Times
The Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path by Sangharakshita
The Noble Eightfold Path is one of the most widely known of the Buddha’s teachings. It dates back to his very first discourse, and is highly valued as a unique treasury of wisdom and spiritual guidance.This introduction makes these essential teachings relevant to the way we live our lives today while remaining practical, inspiring and accessible. ISBN 9781 899579 81 5 PRICE £9.99 / $16.95 / €16.95 176pp
Sangharakshita is the founder of the FWBO, a worldwide Buddhist movement. With a lifetime of teaching experience, he is the author of over forty titles, all of which have been published by Windhorse Publications.
Going Deeper
Image courtesy of Alokavira/Timm Sonnenschein
This set of three essential texts introduces the Three Jewels which are central to Buddhism: the Buddha (the Enlightened One), the Dharma (the Buddha’s teachings) and the Sangha (the spiritual community).
Who is the Buddha? by Sangharakshita ISBN 9781 899579 51 8
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What is the Dharma? by Sangharakshita ISBN 9781 899579 01 3
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What is the Sangha? by Sangharakshita ISBN 9781 899579 31 0
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Hello at Last
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Embracing the Koan of Friendship & Meditation by Sara Jenkins The Buddha actively promoted friendship as the centre of spiritual life, yet Zen Buddhism focuses on the relationship with the teacher not one’s peers. This seeming paradox, or koan (a story or question which challenges the rational and opens us to the intuitive) has prompted the author to develop clear and accessible practices of meditative communication based on her personal experience ISBN 9781 899579 79 2 PRICE £9.99 / $14.95 / €14.95 128pp
Sara Jenkins has been a student of Buddhism for over 20 years under the guidance of Zen teacher Cheri Huber.
Come and See for Yourself The Buddhist Path to Happiness by Ayya Khema Ayya Khema, the first Western woman to be ordained as a Theravadin nun, explores twelve extracts from the Buddhist canon. She encourages the use of awareness and reflection, as well as the rejection of worldly things, to develop contentment and inner peace. ISBN 9781 899579 45 7 PRICE £9.99 / $15.95 / €12.95 208pp
Best-seller
Exploring Karma and Rebirth by Nagapriya While appearing frequently in popular culture, the fundamental Buddhist themes of karma and rebirth are often misunderstood. In this guide, the author introduces and clarifies these complex concepts, revealing their relevance for practitioners across the Western world. ISBN 9781 899579 61 7 PRICE £8.99 / $13.95 / €13.95 176pp Also by Nagapriya: Visions of Mahayana Buddhism, p11 New
An excellent introduction. - Stephen Batchelor www.windhorsepublications.com
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New edition
Puja
The FWBO Book of Buddhist Devotional Texts This beautifully illustrated new edition collects a number of Buddhist devotional rituals and verses. With a revised translation of the Heart Sutra and enlarged typeface which is ideal for dimly lit rooms. Now available in paperback as well as hardback. Paperback ISBN 9781 899579 94 5 64pp
PRICE £7.99 / $15.95 / €10.95
Hardback ISBN 9781 899579 80 8 64pp
PRICE £9.99 / $19.95 / €12.95
What is a Puja?
Symbolism & Rituals
It is the chanting of devotional mantras and verses which has been performed by Buddhists worldwide for centuries. It is meant to encourage the arising of the Bodhicitta : the desire to seek enlightenment for the sake of all living beings.
A Guide to the Buddhas
by Vessantara
A Guide to the Bodhisattvas
by Vessantara
A Guide to the Deities of the Tantra
by Vessantara
ISBN 9781 899579 83 9
ISBN 9781 899579 84 6
ISBN 9781 899579 85 3
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This set of three informative guides by, one of our best-selling authors, introduces the historical and archetypal figures from within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Each book focuses on a different set of figures and features full-colour illustrations.
Buddhism for today
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Visions of Mahayana Buddhism
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by Nagapriya
Here is a rare overview of the second of the three great phases of Buddhism which blossomed across Asia, particularly in China, Japan, Korea, and Tibet. In this detailed exploration of the development and expression of the Mahayana as a whole, Nagapriya introduces its themes and huge spectrum of practices, literature, and movements. He also illustrates the transformative beauty and compassion predominant in this magnificent tradition. ISBN 9781 899579 97 6 PRICE £12.99 / $21.95 / €16.95 288pp
Nagapriya lectures in Buddhist studies at Manchester University and specializes in Mahayana Buddhism. He has been practising Buddhism for over fifteen years.
Best-seller
Also by Nagapriya: Exploring Karma and Rebirth, p 9
A Concise History of Buddhism by Andrew Skilton A fascinating insight into the development of Buddhism during its 2,500 years of history describing its various schools in India and other parts of Asia. ISBN 9780 904766 92 9 PRICE £9.99 / $19.95 / €12.95 272pp
A Survey of Buddhism
Its Doctrines and Methods Through the Ages by Sangharakshita Highly acclaimed at its first appearance and now in its ninth edition, this survey provides a comprehensive study of the entire field of Buddhist thought and practice, placing its development in an historical context. ISBN 9780 904766 93 6 PRICE £19.99 / $39.95 / €25.95 576pp
Buddhism Its Essence and Development by Edward Conze An accessible introduction to the doctrines, methods and literature that have developed within the many schools of Buddhism. ISBN 9781 899579 40 2 PRICE £11.99 / $19.95 / €14.95 224pp
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Living Ethically Advice from Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland by Sangharakshita In a world of increasingly confused ethics, Living Ethically looks back over the centuries for guidance from Nagarjuna, one of the greatest teachers of the Mahayana tradition. Drawing on the themes of Nargarjuna’s famous scripture, Precious Garland of Advice for a King, this book explores the relationship between an ethical lifestyle and the development of wisdom. Covering both personal and collective ethics, Sangharakshita considers such enduring themes as pride, power and business, as well as friendship, love and generosity. ISBN 9781 899579 86 0 PRICE £11.99 / $19.95 / €15.95 120pp
Living with Kindness
The Buddha’s Teaching on Metta by Sangharakshita In this commentary on the Karaniya Metta Sutta, Sangharakshita shows how nurturing kindness can help develop a more fulfilled and compassionate heart.
Commentaries & Scriptures
ISBN 9781 899579 64 8 PRICE £9.99 / $14.95 / €14.95 160pp
Living with Awareness
A Guide to the Satipatthana Sutta by Sangharakshita Awareness encourages a deep appreciation and satisfaction of day-to-day life. In this commentary on the Satipatthana – a key Buddhist text on mindfulness – Sangharakshita shows how to develop a more mindful life.
The Yogi’s Joy
ISBN 9781 899579 38 9 PRICE £11.99 / $17.95 / €17.95 192pp
Songs of Milarepa by Sangharakshita Milarepa’s Hundred Thousand Songs have inspired and guided Buddhist practitioners for centuries, yet examinations of them are few. The Yogi’s joy explores some of these songs and shows how their lessons are still relevant today. ISBN 9781 899579 66 2 PRICE £10.99 / $14.95 / €14.95 256pp
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Transforming Self and World
New edition
Themes from the Sutra of Golden Light by Sangharakshita
The Sutra of Golden Light has captured imaginations and ignited ideas for centuries but remains as mysterious as it is beautiful. With skill and clarity, Sangharakshita translates the images and episodes of the scripture providing an exploration filled with practical insights. Retaining the potent magic of the original sutra, he shows how this ancient text can help us through a range of contemporary issues such as ecology and economics, culture, morality and government while all the time showing that if we wish to change the world, the most important step we can take is to start with ourselves. ISBN 9781 899579 95 2 PRICE £10.99 / $17.95 / €13.95 240pp
Best-seller
Satipatthana
The Direct Path to Realization by Analayo This best-selling book offers a unique and detailed textual study of the Satipatthana Sutta, a foundational Buddhist discourse on meditation practice. The book should prove to be of value both to scholars of Early Buddhism and to serious meditators alike. – Bhikkhu Bodhi ISBN 9781 899579 54 9 PRICE £16.99 / $24.95 / €24.95 336pp
Dhammapada
The Way of Truth translated by Sangharakshita One of the seminal texts in the Buddhist literary canon, The Dhammapada presents the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. This edition is introduced and translated by the founder of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order. ISBN 9781 899579 93 8 PRICE £7.99 / $14.95 / €10.95 160pp
New edition
Precious Teachers
Indian Memoirs of an English Buddhist by Sangharakshita From teachers to farmers, Sangharakshita pays tribute to all those who have, knowingly or not, given him guidance and wisdom throughout his life, and in so doing, shows how individual life connects with the entire world. ISBN 9781 899579 78 5 PRICE £12.99 / $19.95 / €19.95 176pp
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Backlist
Introduction to Buddhism The Buddhist Path to Awakening
by Tejananda
9781 899579 02 0
£8.99/ $17.95 / €11.95
224pp
Encounters with Enlightenment
by Saddhaloka
9781 899579 37 2
£7.99/ $15.95 / €10.95
176pp
9781 899579 60 0
£6.99/ $10.95 / €10.95
160pp
9781 899579 48 8
£6.99/ $9.95 / €8.95
128pp
by Bodhipaksa
9781 899579 15 0
£4.99/ $9.95 / €6.95
112pp
Meditating
by Jinananda
9781 899579 07 5
£4.99/ $7.95 / €7.95
128pp
Metta
ed. Nagabodhi
9780 904766 99 8
£4.99/ $9.95 / €6.95
80pp
by Sangharakshita
9781 899579 20 4
£9.99/ $19.95 / €12.95
256pp
A collection of timeless stories from the life of the Buddha.
Buddhism and Life Ordination
by Moksananda
An exploration of ordination as practiced by the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order.
Touching the Earth
by Akuppa
A practical guide to saving the planet by Akuppa, an environmentalist and Buddhist teacher.
Vegetarianism
Meditation
Going Deeper The Bodhisattva Ideal
A study of Bodhisattvas, skilful beings beloved of the Mahayana tradition, dedicated to the attainment of Enlightenment for the benefit of all.
Buddha Mind
by Sangharakshita
9781 899579 43 3
£4.99/ $9.95 / €6.95
80pp
Buddhism and Friendship
by Subhuti
9781 899579 62 4
£9.99/ $14.95 / €12.95
224pp
The Buddhist Vision
by Subhuti
9781 899579 36 5
£11.99/ $23.95 /€14.95
232pp
Know Your Mind
by Sangharakshita
9780 904766 79 0
£11.99/ $23.95 /€14.95
304pp
An in-depth discussion of traditional Buddhist psychology, focusing on the nature of mind.
The Religion of Art
by Sangharakshita
9780 904766 31 8
£6.99/ $11.95 / €8.95
172pp
Sangharakshita: A New Voice
by Subhuti
9780 904766 68 4
£9.99/ $19.95 / €12.95
336pp
Steps to Happiness
by Taranatha
9781 899579 63 1
£11.99/ $14.95 /€14.95
192pp
Tales of Freedom
by Vessantara
9781 899579 27 3
£9.99/ $19.95 / €12.95
216pp
The Ten Pillars of Buddhism
by Sangharakshita
9781 899579 21 1
£7.99/ $11.05 / €10.95
112pp
9781 899579 06 8
£11.99 / $23.95/€15.95
264pp
9781 899579 39 6
£8.50 / $16.95 / €10.95
256pp
An introduction to the Ten Precepts which are the foundation of Buddhist ethics.
The Three Jewels
by Sangharakshita
An explanation of the three central ideals and founding principles of Buddhism.
Thicker than Blood
by Maitreyabandhu
An honest account of friendship and relationships on the Buddhist path.
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Going Deeper – Symbolism & Rituals Creative Symbols of Tantric Buddhism
by Sangharakshita
9781 899579 47 1
£10.99/ $19.95 /€13.95
224pp
Female Deities in Buddhism
by Vessantara
9781 899579 53 2
£8.99/ $12.95 / €12.95
144pp
Ritual and Devotion in Buddhism
by Sangharakshita
9781 899579 33 4
£7.99/ $15.95 / €10.95
128pp
The Vajra and Bell
by Vessantara
9781 899579 41 9
£6.99/ $13.95 / €8.95
80pp
9781 899579 30 3
£5.99/ $11.95 / €7.95
84pp
An explanation of the symbolism behind these two iconic devotional objects.
The Wheel of Life
by Kulananda
An explanation of an ancient symbol central to the Buddhist practice.
Going Deeper – History & Schools of Buddhism The Essence of Zen
by Sangharakshita
9780 904766 91 2
£4.99/ $8.95 / €6.95
64pp
The Eternal Legacy
by Sangharakshita
9781 899579 58 7
£19.99/ $29.95 /€19.95
320pp
An invaluable guide and reference book to a sacred Buddhist text.
The Meaning of Conversion in Buddhism
by Sangharakshita
9780 904766 67 7
£4.99/ $8.95 / €6.95
80pp
Teachers of Enlightenment
by Kulananda
9781 899579 25 9
£12.99/ $25.95 /€16.95
296pp
A presentation of the key teachers of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order.
Tibetan Buddhism: An Introduction
by Sangharakshita
9780 904766 86 8
£7.99/ $15.95 / €10.95
144pp
Warrior of Peace
by Jinananda
9781 899579 32 7
£7.99/ $12.95 / €10.95
160pp
9781 899579 49 5
£12.99/ $16.95 /€16.95
324pp
9780 904766 59 2
£8.99/ $15.99 / €11.95
240pp
9780 904766 88 2
£8.50/ $16.95 / €10.95
168pp
9780 904766 77 6
£12.50/ $25.00 /€15.95
304pp
A poetic account of the Buddha’s life and of how his search for meaning mirrors our own.
Going
Deeper – Commentaries & Scriptures
Bodhicaryavatara
trans. K. Crosby & A.Skilton
An annotated translation of a key Buddhist text by Santideva, an eighth century monk.
The Drama of Cosmic Enlightenment
by Sangharakshita
A commentary on the parables, myths and symbols of the White Lotus Sutra.
The Inconceivable Emancipation
by Sangharakshita
A commentary on the Vimalakirti-nirdesa, a classic Mahayana scripture on spiritual freedom.
Wisdom Beyond Words
by Sangharakshita
A commentary on the Perfection of Wisdom teachings: the Diamond Sutra, the Heart Sutra, and the Ratnagunasamcayagatha.
Going
Deeper – Memoirs & Biographies
Dipa Ma
ed. Amy Schmidt
9781 899579 73 0
£9.99/ $15.95 / €15.95
176pp
Facing Mount Kanchenjunga
by Sangharakshita
9780 904766 52 3
£11.95/ $24.00 /€15.95
512pp
In the Sign of the Golden Wheel
by Sangharakshita
9781 899579 14 3
£14.99/ $29.95 /€18.95
384pp
Moving Against the Stream
by Sangharakshita
9781 899579 11 2
£17.99/ $29.95 /€29.95
416pp
The Rainbow Road
by Sangharakshita
9780 904766 94 3
£16.99/ $33.95 /€21.95
496pp
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