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December 1989 Buddhism Now

Buddhism Now archives. We are posting the covers of old paper versions of Buddhism Now including selected articles.

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May 1992 Buddhism Now

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The Buddha by John Snelling

What was this long-lost secret that the Buddha rediscovered?

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Morning Meditation: The spiritual care.

‘The spiritual care of others is the gravest responsibility.’ John Snelling

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Morning Meditation: No one Would Deny.

‘No one would deny that the spiritual care of others is the gravest responsibility with which a person can be invested.’ John Snelling

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