He received higher ordination as a Theravadan Buddhist monk at a Thai monastery established in the Sussex countryside for the British Buddhist Society. At that time he was known formally as the Venerable Jayamangalo (Tan Jai to his friends).

Before embracing Buddhism, David was well known in the theatre world - he was an actor and dancer and also worked as producer in the theatre and television. He was involved with the ABC, BBC and the Old Vic Theatre Company and travelled extensively in USA, Europe, and Britain.

He ventured into commercialism when he ran a bar / restaurant in Spain. It was after this venture that he went to England and changed his life by entering the monastery. After leaving the monastery, David taught in England for a time before returning to Australia and teaching in South Australia, Victoria and finally, Queensland.

David helped many people with diverse problems and illnesses.

He "unzipped the Earth suit" (his words) on 9th August 1995 - when he felt his work was completed.

However, it was his express wish that his teachings continue and that they be made freely available to the widest possible audience via the Internet .

These pages are respectfully published on the World Wide Web in accordance with David's wish and with the assistance of many of those whose lives he touched.

"No sad songs for me".

Happy travelling David.