In the hippy sixties, the author set out from Surrey to hitch-hike to Nepal in search of truth, kicks, legal hashish and the Himalaya, but a war got in the way. Over...
Du Fu (712-777) has been called China`s greatest poet, excelling in a large variety of poetic forms. Renowned translator Burton Watson presents 127 of his best work in this...
The best players know that great golf comes from concentration and confidence - the ability to stay in the present and block out distraction. In this clearly defined book, Dr.Joseph...
How to find greater freedom and happiness through working with our minds. Sangharakshita challenges us to look at what holds us back from being truly alive to the present moment, as well as overcoming...
A user-friendly introduction to the ancient Indian system of breathing exercises that enhance health and well-being. For several thousand years, yogis have drawn on...
After performing a fire offering in New York Kiriyama gave this talk on three principles to guide mankind in the future: Conversation with One`s Soul, Battle...
In the history of Pali and Theravada Buddhist literature, the name of Buddhaghosha stands out as one of its greatest commentators. This is a reprint of an important...
Many thousands of people throughout the world claim to practise some form of yoga, but the philosophical background of yoga is frequently neglected or misrepresented. This...