To understand the Three Jewels is to understand the central ideals and principles of Buddhism.

'Karma', 'Nirvana', 'Dalai Lama' ...Tibetan Buddhism is becoming increasingly common and fashionable in Western media - but this familiarity can cause its teachings and message to be misunderstood.

In this highly readable handbook on the fundamental teachings of Buddhism, Sangharakshita guides us unerringly through the complex tradition of Buddhism, revealing the beauty and richness of the essential teachings of the Buddha.

Skilfully steering us through the difficulties we may encounter, Sangharakshita leads us through the sevenfold puja, a poetic sequence of devotional moods found in Tibetan and Indian forms of Buddhism.

The image of Buddha, cross-legged and meditating, is a familiar one in the West. But who was the Buddha? In this book, Buddha is presented as a historical figures and as an archetype.

This delightfully illustrated commentary on one of the most influential, revered and well-loved Buddhist scriptures brings these stories vividly to life and shows how they relate to our own spiritual quest.

Presents ten ethical principles which together provide a comprehensive guide to the moral dimension of human life

A study of the whole field of Buddhist thought and practice. The author places the development of Buddhism in its historical context.

Buddhism answers these questions through the Dharma, which is a traditional term meaning both "the truth" and "the path", and is the subject of this book, which offers a starter-kit of Buddhist teachings and practices.