‘Buddha’ means ‘The Awakened One’. The Buddha was a man who discovered practical methods that enabled him to become permanently awake — hence his name…
John Snelling
Dark Side of Life, by John Snelling
Unfortunately, one of the ills of modern society is that it’s in headlong flight from the truth of the human condition, from the fact that we all, without exception, are subject to old age, sickness and death…
John Snelling
Everyone who knew John Snelling through his Buddhist connections soon learned that he had leukaemia. This disease, which was diagnosed in 1975, became his inseparable companion in dukkha.
Charismatic Modern Gurus, by John Snelling
Of course, in following a spiritual path — as in anything in life — one needs information, support and the guidance of experienced people…
The End of The Affair, by John Snelling
A couple of years ago I experienced that commonplace modern disaster, the breakup of a marriage. It’s always a trauma when two people who have thrown in their lot together split up. High hopes are dashed, trust is betrayed, and a terrible emotional wrenching takes place…
The Silly Monkeys, a Buddhist fable
The Silly Monkeys is one of a collection of over 500 Buddhist fables known as the Jataka Tales, said to have been recounted by Gotama the Buddha to his disciples… MP3 about 4 mins.
May 1992 Buddhism Now
Buddhism Now archives. We are posting the covers of old paper versions of Buddhism Now including selected articles.
December 1989 Buddhism Now
Buddhism Now archives. We are posting the covers of old paper versions of Buddhism Now including selected articles.
