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We’ve selected passages from the Sanctum of Alexandria — essential teachings of spiritual leaders from major world religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity, Sufism, and Taoism. This collection brings together the profound insights and timeless wisdom of revered figures such as The Buddha, Lao Tzu, Jesus, Rumi and Ramana Maharshi, among others. Each master’s teachings are presented in a way that highlights their core philosophies and spiritual practices, offering readers a rich tapestry of diverse yet interconnected paths to enlightenment, inner peace, and universal love.
About Meditation Teacher, Editor & Narrator: Samaneri Jayasāra:
Samaneri Jayasāra has studied and practised Buddhism and meditation in various capacities for over 35 years. She has a PhD and Master’s Degree in education, focusing on comparative spiritual traditions, Buddhism and psychotherapy. She has taught at secondary, undergraduate and post-graduate levels in psychology and counselling, and also worked as a trainer in mental health and crisis intervention in the welfare sector.
Jayasāra initially ordained as an anagarikā (8-precept nun) in the Theravāda Forest Tradition in 2002, living at both Dhammasara monastery in Western Australia and at Amāravati and Cittaviveka monasteries in the UK for 2 years. She re-entered the monastic life as a samaneri (10-precept nun) in 2018 at Santi Forest Monastery, where she helped to maintain and further develop Santi as a monastery for female monastics.