This reader offers a friendly way in to understanding Blake and the light he can shed on Sangharakshita's presentation of the Dharma. It begins with his essay 'Buddhism and William Blake' first published in the heyday of the 'Blake era' around the London Buddhist Centre. Blake was 'in the air' just as he's been around 'in the DNA' of Bhante's approach to the Dharma. The second piece is Satyalila's talk tracking and tracing the ways in which Blake's influence can be found in Sangharakshita's teaching. The last piece comprises four substantial 'readers' compiled by Prajnamati on the main themes that Bhante was elucidating when he references William Blake: Vision, Energy&Reason; Imagination; and the Dakini as Sangha Refuge. In each one an overview of the points Bhante makes is followed by a summary of the references from lectures, seminars, and books. We hope you will find this an enjoyable and engaging way in to exploring a fascinating and important facet of Bhante Sangharakshita's thought.