The enlightenment part is when they realize that the back of each cave connects to an elevator that connects to the condominium complex where the gurus all live.
Apparently the Buddha remarked “Before enlightenment, draw water, chop wood; after enlightenment, draw water, chop wood.” No mention of jumping through hoops, walking tightropes, negotiating WILEY BEARS (WOOHOO) and so forth. Nirvana, as far as I can understand it, comes of its own accord; much like grace, which can only be given by God.
This was published in 2019 but it also is a good depiction of people who are trying to make sense of current news from US politics or the Ukraine or Paris or the Pacific or um . . . er . . . well, you get the idea.
Do you want enlightenment? Look back, then ask, “Why did fate (or God, if you prefer) put me through that experience.” Sometimes it takes me decades to come up with an answer. Sometimes I come up with multiple answers.
Survived in their bodies? Maybe not, but consciousness is eternal so it doesn’t matter. Enlightened while in the body is another whole subject. The Nirvana Theme Park sounds like a lucrative idea. Maybe for a New Age hotspot like Sedona?
Actually, if they want “enlightenment” all they really need to do is walk over and “thump” the bear’s head after “step I”… they’ll be “enlightened” really, really fast.
Enter.Name.Here about 1 year ago
The parachute is still the original. Nobody has managed to grab it yet. There’s your adrenaline….. all over the valley floor.
saobadao about 1 year ago
So, does he make it or not? Meaning, survived or dead?
GreasyOldTam about 1 year ago
The enlightenment part is when they realize that the back of each cave connects to an elevator that connects to the condominium complex where the gurus all live.
Bilan about 1 year ago
Step VI has it backwards. You go to heaven (Nirvana) if you fail to get the parachute.
HidariMak about 1 year ago
If the first guy reaches the parachute, everyone after him is doomed. Namaste.
danketaz Premium Member about 1 year ago
Oh well, getting there is half the fun.
Cornelius Noodleman about 1 year ago
I think l’ll just stay home and read GoComics, that’s enough enlightenment for me.
Imagine about 1 year ago
Do you guru?
erik.vanthienen about 1 year ago
“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” – French philosopher Blaise Pascal
desvarzil about 1 year ago
On the way down, they gain enlightenment. “I should have stayed in bed.”
PraiseofFolly about 1 year ago
If Dante had written “The Divine Comedy” in Buddhist terms …
Isenthor1978 about 1 year ago
Enlightenment achieved without Haagen Dazs Coffee ice cream is not worth the attempt.
Masterskrain Premium Member about 1 year ago
Actually, who would make it past the Wiley Bear in the first place???
hartphelt about 1 year ago
Brilliant artwork!
dot-the-I about 1 year ago
Om Olympics.
keenanthelibrarian about 1 year ago
Apparently the Buddha remarked “Before enlightenment, draw water, chop wood; after enlightenment, draw water, chop wood.” No mention of jumping through hoops, walking tightropes, negotiating WILEY BEARS (WOOHOO) and so forth. Nirvana, as far as I can understand it, comes of its own accord; much like grace, which can only be given by God.
proclusstudent about 1 year ago
This strip is a reincarnation of a previous strip. It hasn’t achieved enlightenment yet.
mwest about 1 year ago
In contrast, the six-step Nap Junkie Path includes lots of couches and recliners! That’s my enlightenment!!!
Prey about 1 year ago
Training for going to the DMV?
sandpiper about 1 year ago
This was published in 2019 but it also is a good depiction of people who are trying to make sense of current news from US politics or the Ukraine or Paris or the Pacific or um . . . er . . . well, you get the idea.
goboboyd about 1 year ago
Envisioned by the Wise Sage Cooperative. Motto: Sharing the charitable offerings, and the risk.
Ignatz Premium Member about 1 year ago
This one is just great.
Chris about 1 year ago
that’s quite an obstacle course for enlightenment… :\
MS72 about 1 year ago
They took down the Free Fall ride in Orlando. We dont hear about ride accidents at the “attractions”.
morningglory73 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Enlightenment is a difficult road to travel.
grocks about 1 year ago
Yowzaa!
dflak about 1 year ago
Do you want enlightenment? Look back, then ask, “Why did fate (or God, if you prefer) put me through that experience.” Sometimes it takes me decades to come up with an answer. Sometimes I come up with multiple answers.
well-i-never about 1 year ago
This one made me nervous.
gmu328 about 1 year ago
lots of hoops, steps and hurdles to get there. most of us declined such enlightenment
GreenT267 about 1 year ago
“Life is a journey, not a destination.” [traditionally credited to Ralph Waldo Emerson; definitely sung by Aerosmith, “Amazing,” 1973]
mmacb1 about 1 year ago
Survived in their bodies? Maybe not, but consciousness is eternal so it doesn’t matter. Enlightened while in the body is another whole subject. The Nirvana Theme Park sounds like a lucrative idea. Maybe for a New Age hotspot like Sedona?
pheets about 1 year ago
The bear…
Kilrwat Premium Member about 1 year ago
It’s not the fall that kills you. It’s the sudden stop at the end.
colinmac2 about 1 year ago
On some of these Wiley strips, I appreciate the effort more than the actual joke.
ladykat about 1 year ago
Reach, man, reach!
christelisbetty about 1 year ago
Seems more attainable than the Monks who mummify themselves, I learned about on YouTube.
Mediatech about 1 year ago
Achieving oneness with the bottom of the cliff.
Elder Lee Fox about 1 year ago
Anybody remember Rube Goldberg?
mindjob about 1 year ago
He is only showing 6 parts of the 8 fold path to enlightenment. Must be the condensed version. The Buddha approves.
mistercatworks about 1 year ago
Adrenaline junkies are headed in the opposite direction of Nirvana. They just get harder to scare until they die.
hawkeyec Premium Member about 1 year ago
Wiley, you remain the GOAT for me.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member about 1 year ago
The Great Guru Holdmibir.
wellis1947 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Actually, if they want “enlightenment” all they really need to do is walk over and “thump” the bear’s head after “step I”… they’ll be “enlightened” really, really fast.
Mel-T-Pass Premium Member about 1 year ago
The “Ninja Warrior” path to enlightenment. That salmon ladder is the killer.
Diamond Lil about 1 year ago
You are one sick puppy, Wiley. hee-hee. :)
Michael Erickson about 1 year ago
The bear at the top was a nice touch.
swenbu Premium Member about 1 year ago
I think “someone” watches too much junk TV!!
T... about 1 year ago
Clever and profound, who woulda believed it of this comic, but not funny…
liberalnlovinit about 1 year ago
Well, the parachute jump thingy DID work for James Bond. Twice, I believe…
ArcticFox Premium Member about 1 year ago
Don’t ignore the title “NON SEQUITUR”.
poppacapsmokeblower about 1 year ago
Learning the meaning of life is dangerous to your wealth, i.e., life is not materialism.
ron about 1 year ago
The last parachute to Nirvana is about to be taken.
Fuzzy Kombu about 1 year ago
Got it! Now, where’s that ripcooooooooooo…..?
Durak Premium Member about 1 year ago
I think the bear is just having fun watching.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 1 year ago
Nirvana the center of the Wheel of Incarnations. Their version of heaven where you have reached the epidemy of enlightenment and goodness.
einarbt about 1 year ago
Who restocks the parachute hook?
[Unnamed Reader - e476da] about 1 year ago
I’ve noticed Miller seems to think that humans are just bear food. He needs the kind of shrink that most people can’t afford.
lindz.coop Premium Member about 1 year ago
Nope!!
Ermine Notyours about 1 year ago
Reading this felt like playing Marble Madness.
198.23.5.11 about 1 year ago
I’ll take DRAGON’S LAIR for a better chance at the odds