William Wray started his writing career as a playwright before producing a number of books of philosophical reflections including: The Book of Reflections, The Book of Decisions, The Book of Spirit and New Life. He is at present working on a series of books devoted to the writings of the wise, which includes the The Sayings of the Buddha. He has a particular interest in the ideas of the Renaissance and has written Venus: A Practical Reconsideration of Platonic Love, and recently collaborated on a book of the drawings of Leonardo. In addition to his writing he has prepared and taught courses in practical philosophy and has run Symposium, which organizes lectures, workshops and seminars on linked philosophical themes