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nThe celebrated and controversial English Buddhist teacher Sangharakshita was a central figure in bringing Buddhism to the West and reviving it in India. Reimagining Buddhism seeks the source of his complex legacy in his distinctive spiritual imagination, tracing how it shaped his teachings, his life as a scholar-monk, and his development of the Triratna Buddhist movement. n nWritten with sensitivity and insight, this book offers a fresh understanding of Sangharakshitas life and work for both newcomers and those who know them well.n n A breakthrough work of study, reflection, and synthesis.n nDhivan Thomas Jones, author of This Being, That Becomes n nThis book sensitively and critically examines one of the most important figures in Buddhisms twentieth-century transmission to Britain. ... Essential reading for anyone interested in Buddhisms presence in the West. n nElizabeth J. Harris, University of Birmingham, President of the UK Association for Buddhist Studiesn nWith a rare combination of careful reading, meticulous research, and generous imagination, Vishvapani invites us to understand his subject in entirely new ways.n nVidyadevi, editor of Sangharakshitas Complete Worksn n An essential text for all interested in the development of Buddhism in its engagement with Western culture.n nThe Revd Canon Richard Peers, former Dean of Llandaff Cathedraln n Vishvapani opens the door to the rich treasury of Sangharakshitas legacy. A book to which I will keep returning!n nPrajnaketu, author of Cyberloka: A Buddhist Guide to Digital Lifen n Without shying away from the challenges, Vishvapani guides us to a deeper understanding of Sangharakshitas formidable spirit, as well as the breadth of his approach.n nSuryagupta, Chair of the London Buddhist Centren nVishvapani is the author of Gautama Buddha and the editor of Challenging Times. Since 2006 he has been the Buddhist contributor to BBC Radio 4s Thought for the Day. He lives in Cardiff with his wife and son, and his work has included mindfulness teaching, writing, broadcasting, leading Buddhist pilgrimages, and holding central positions within the Triratna Buddhist Community. He was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 1992.n
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