Early Writings 1944-1954

The twenty-nine pieces collected here were written over a crucial in the development of Sangharakshita's thought and expression. From the first articles with their visionary outlook emerges the unmistakeable voice of the author of A Survey of Buddhism. The writings cover a wide range of subject matter from explorations of the entire field of Buddhism to the encounter of Buddhism with western culture and modern life; and include brilliant expositions of the implications for humanity of the Buddha's teaching of anatta or selflessness.