Three years after I floated like a question mark around the Vondelpark in my embroidered Moroccan shirt, I zoomed through The Netherlands in a Van Gils suit and a Triumph 2000 Overdrive, with lease contracts, appointment notes, cashbooks and tax correspondence on the seat next to me. Somewhere along the way, the quest for enlightenment had taken an unexpected turn.

Traveling through the Unites States, Jos Lammers reminisces in ’Abandoned Roads’ his five years of devotion to the ‘perfect...

Guy E. Dubois is the author of 25 books on the Teachings of the Buddha. He has also translated, illuminated, commented on, and annotated several early Buddhist Pali texts. Through his translations and annotations, the author delves deeply into the roots of early Buddhism, showcasing profound insight and erudition. His articles, contributions, and comments are published on various websites, including SuttaCentral, the Buddhist Center Ehipassiko Antwerp/Mechelen, the Boeddhistisch Dagblad, the ...