
At eighteen he left England to travel overland to India, eventually ordaining as a Buddhist monk and beginning to teach at the age of 25. He went on to write, with his book Buddhism without Beliefs becoming a bestseller.
In 2014, Stephen co-founded Bodhi College to connect people to the early teachings of the Buddha in a way that is practical, non-dogmatic and relevant to life today.
Access Stephen Batchelor’s on-demand courses such as After Buddhism and Beyond - an introduction to Secular Dharma. He also occasionally teaches or takes parts in events or talks for the college, one of the only places he continues to teach live.
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