"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.

Author Biography

Sangharakshita is the founder of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO), a worldwide Buddhist movement. With a lifetime of experience in Buddhism, he is the author of over forty titles and is a respected and cherished teacher.