The History of The Sila Collective
The word Sila comes from the Buddhist movement. The history of its use At The Sila Collective dates back to the Founder, Sam Cowley, having his own struggles with substance misuse. Specifically Red Wine. Sam tried to drink socially in the way that was considered to be "normal" but it didn't go as planned and he admitted himself into rehab.
Whilst in rehab, Sam met a Buddhist who taught him that the word Sila was a reference to the trip one takes to find enlightenment, with the Sila representing the beginning of the trip.
The use of the word Sila in respect of the Collective, is not just out of respect to the teachings Sam has received, and the knowledge he now possesses, but also the deeper meaning of the word, meaning that all of the people Sam sets out to help, who are at the start of their trip of finding the best version of themselves, are taking the right action with the right intentions and focussed on the right thoughts to see them through their trip.
