What was this long-lost secret that the Buddha rediscovered?
John Snelling
Being Awake, by John Snelling
‘Buddha’ means ‘The Awakened One’. The Buddha was a man who discovered practical methods that enabled him to become permanently awake — hence his name…
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…
The Laughing Buddha Humour and the Spiritual Life, by Dennis Sibley
Humour lies at the heart of Buddhist thought and practice. Indeed, according to Buddhist history, it was a central factor in the enlightenment experience of the monk Kashyapa. As you may recall, during one of his discourses the Buddha fell… Read More ›
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… About 4 mins.
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