This book would not have been possible without Windhorse Publications’ confidence and belief in our vision. Thank you so much to Priyananda for trusting in a vision that was just a rough outline on the page when we approached him. We also have much gratitude toward our developmental editor Vishvapani Blomfield for his keen eye and knowledge of the teachings of the Buddha. We are appreciative of Hilary Jones who did our first copy-edit so we could hand over a clean copy to our publishers. To Dhatvisvari who did our final copy-edit with her diligent eye. Windhorse Publications have been a committed advocate for our book and we have appreciated their tremendous support. We are very grateful to Michelle Bernard for guiding the book through the production stage, and Hannah Atkinson for her work particularly in the marketing and online promotion. Thank you especially to both Priyananda and Michelle who have been with the book right from the start – thank you – and to Giulietta for joining the team. Our readers, Amala, Dayasiddhi, Carolyn Dickenson, Jacky Smola, Julie Lloyd, Liz McGrath, Manjusiha, Marta Meengs, Navachitta, Ruth Atkinson, Ron Frances, Terry Klotz, Upakarin, and Vijayadipa, were so generous in giving up their time to read early drafts and offering their critical helpful feedback.
Thank you so much to Bodhipaksa for his website Fake Buddhist Quotes, which put us on the right track. We are grateful for the input from Jodi Loudfoot, Lynn Fraser, and Roseanna. We would also like to thank the people who have been part of the free 21-day meditation download that accompanies this book, which you will find on our website http://thebuddhistcentre.com/eightsteps: Advayaprabha, Ana Hernandez, Dharmasakya, Dhiraprabha, Candradasa, Kate Munger, founder of Threshold Choir, Helen Greenspan, Jayakara, Laura Fannon, Nina Wise, Saraka, Sugati, Phap Ho, The Alaska None, Sanghasiha, Karunachitta, Thich Nhat Hanh, Vandanajyoti, and Yeshe Chodron (Laurie Lesk). Thanks to Jinamitra for recording all our reflections in the book, and to Subhadra and Andrew Riches for their skilled editing of the audio files. Behind every writer there are those people who support the creative process, so we would like to acknowledge the kind support of Cheryl Kehoe and the Samaggavasa Community, and the Vancouver Triratna Recovery Monday Team. Thanks also to all our friends who support and believe in our work.
Publisher’s acknowledgments
Windhorse Publications wishes to gratefully acknowledge a grant from the Triratna European Chairs’ Assembly Fund and the Future Dharma Fund towards the production of this book.