The Truth Revealed: Why The Buddha Appeared In This World - by Jim Rajan

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The Truth Revealed: Why The Buddha Appeared In This World

With Jim Rajan

2600 years ago, The Buddha said, “Whatever precious jewel there is in the heavenly worlds, there is nothing comparable to one who is Awakened.” Take in the true life of the original buddha, Gautama, also known as Siddhartha Gautama or Shakyamuni Buddha. The young prince of the warrior caste, whose life path still affects millions of people today, more than 2 millenia after his passing from this realm. He was a true Sramana ("a seeker"), one who tirelessly exerts themselves for a higher purpose. Using historical evidence, and taking away the mystique and fantasy regarding his profoundly moving life story, you’ll learn the genuine teachings of the human behind it all, what drove him, and why he still endeavours to touch so many lives in such a personal, heartfelt way. My name is Jim Rajan. I’m a worldwide distance healer and teacher and I’ve been a practictioner of Buddhism for 15 years. My own spiritual path took me through Daoism, shamanism, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and on to modern Buddhism. It's there that I found all the answers I was looking for. Come join us as we delve into the truth of Siddhartha Gautama’s life to help you find the answers to all your questions, and bring you to your true awakening.

WisdomHealth & HappinessAwakeningSpiritualBuddhismReligionSpiritualitySpiritualityTraditional BuddhismContemplationSelf-Observation

Meet your Teacher

Jim Rajan
Madrid

Jim Rajan is a worldwide distance healer, teacher, and producer specialising in affirmative creative visualisation. He gives live visualisation workshops here on Insight Timer every month and is also the creator of the course 'Hindu Concepts To Improve Your Daily Practice'.

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8 Days

2.7k students

4.9 stars

17 min / day

Wisdom

English

Lesson 1

The Revelation Of Samvega

We start our journey 2600 years ago, the origins of Siddhartha Gautama’s life, his youth, and where it all began. In part 1 we introduce you to the forgotten teaching of Samvega, how it changed everything for this young man, and how it would change the world forever. Gautama gave up everything to have his questions truly answered. What were they? Let’s find out as we join him at the beginning of his story.

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Lesson 2

The 8 Winds

In our second session we follow the path of Gautama’s transformation and his entrance in the life of an ascetic. This is really when his ‘training’ began, where he lived the life of a wanderer, a holy man, and what that brought him. You’ll learn how he formulated the initial tools he needed to eventually attain enlightenment, including structure and ethic, and how you can use the discipline of ethic to solidify and root yourself in your own life existence.

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Lesson 3

Becoming One's Own Master

Part 3 takes you further into the Buddha's life story and sheds light on the power of taking responsibility for one's own path. One’s heart, one’s intuition, one’s inner voice being the most important of all. Siddhartha Gautama took himself through a deep process where everything was a learning experience - all towards the greater good, the greater good of the whole, of society. Realising the freedom of mankind from within. Buddhism is solutionism. Learn how Siddhartha created that.

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Lesson 4

Seeing The Enlightenment

In session 4 we will look at one of the most profoundly expansive concepts that originated from this young man's journey. A way for you to perceive your life in a fresh, new, and liberating way. A method for you to engage with life with vigour; how you can see clearly what is actually in front of you in each and every moment.

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Lesson 5

There Is More Than Just One World

Buddhism is about ‘how’ you actually exist. Part 5 continues Siddhartha's story opening up a new way of thinking about the choices you make, the evolution you walk. Here we relate to the inner fears the Buddha had in sharing his teachings with others. You will go inside the complex network of structures that is you to find a way of seeing action and reaction in a marvelously simple way. This is not about categorising human behaviour. This is about using how you are feeling.

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Lesson 6

Path Of The Bodhisattva

What is a Bodhisattva? What does is mean to live the life of a Bodhisattva? In this session we will learn of the importance of the dignity of life - your life - in every single moment. As you will see, it’s an ethic that we can all live by in a way that creates deep value for those around us, and of course, for ourselves.

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Lesson 7

Significance Of The Sangha

There is a lot that is not known about the original buddha, Gautama. Part 7 takes you into the application of his wisdom in the development of community and the importance of organisation in Buddhist culture. We open up the theme of interdependence in Buddhist thought and why it’s the hidden key to so much that is lacking in modern society.

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Lesson 8

The Significance Of Death And, Therefore, Life

In the final part of our series we will take you to the one fundamental core principles that will bring you to purposeful living: why the Buddha died and what happened in the moment of his death, and its core life lessons. When you combine meaning with mission, it makes for a rich way of living. Gautama Buddha was a seeker of both. In this part, you’ll open the door to that for yourself.

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Ask your teacher

This course includes 27 community questions and 5 audio replies from Jim Rajan. The community classroom and teacher audio replies are only available via the app.

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Recent Reviews

Mystic

December 11, 2025

I've enjoyed all of Jim Rajan's courses. How they really help us reflect on why we are here.

Kate

November 12, 2025

Phenomenal and life-affirming. Thank you so much for the teachings and the perspective!

Sandra

September 17, 2025

Truly a magical journey! I understand Thank you 🙏

Susan

July 25, 2025

What an interesting man, the Buddha! Jim's courses are always illuminating and contribute to my personal growth in many ways. Thank you, Jim!

Julie

June 15, 2025

So much value in every part. Thank you Jim 🙏

Mike

April 27, 2025

A genuinely inspiring teacher and speaker..Complicated concepts were distilled to their essence in order that there importantce was clearly and compellingly conveyed.

Michel

April 20, 2025

✨️🙏✨️

Eva

March 30, 2025

Totally amazing ,inspiring. The best for a story teller I’ve ever heard thank you so much Totally grateful to you for this opportunity and course.

Sheilah

March 5, 2025

Profound journey of understanding… gratitude Jim 🙏

Leslie

November 19, 2024

Since I have discovered Jim's teachings on these subjects my spiritual understanding has deepened. And I have developed a strong desire to know more! How wonderful to live a life of always learning more. It is a great gift to have this teacher to guide me. Namaste 🙏🏼 the light in me honours the light in those who read these words. 💥🕊️🙏🏼

Elöd

September 22, 2024

Must listen to this course multiple times. Beautifully arranged and constructed. 🙏🏼

Carolyn

August 23, 2024

Thank you Jim for yet another beautiful course. Your insights and offerings that you’ve shared with us are truly appreciated. 🥰

Anne

June 11, 2024

Very interesting … thank you 🙏

Sarah-Jayne

March 27, 2024

Beautiful course that has helped me enormously..thank you 🙏🌻

Wendy

March 21, 2024

Truly incredible course! Jim’s description of the life of Buddha is not at all what I thought. This course helped me to see myself more fully in a beautiful way and the accompanying music makes it even better❣️

Greg

November 28, 2023

Excellent … so simple yet profound understanding…, sounds true 😊🙏

DV

October 16, 2023

Well done! Very informative and important course.

Lisa

October 14, 2023

Amazing is all I can say!!!

Andres

September 26, 2023

Gracias

Elaine

September 9, 2023

A Brilliant and inspirational work. Thank you Jim 🙏🏼

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