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As in all the major religions, there is a wisdom behind the theology
of Buddhism that informs the believer in daily life. Stephen Batchelor
would argue that the difference with Buddhism is that the wisdom is in
fact independent of the theology and is not informative to believers only,
but to everyone. In Buddhism Without Beliefs Batchelor lays out
the major tenets of Buddhist wisdom, commenting on their relevance to modern
life. The Buddha said that seekers must find the Truth for themselves,
and Batchelor offers this book as a roadmap. --This text refers to an
out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
Those with an interest in Buddhism will welcome this new book by Stephen
Batchelor, former monk and author of Alone With Others and The
Awakening of the West. But those who are just discovering this increasingly
popular practice will have much to gain as well-for Buddhism Without Beliefs
serves as a solid, straightforward introduction that demystifies Buddhism
and explains simply and plainly how its practice can enrich our lives.
Avoiding jargon and theory, Batchelor concentrates on the..
Synopsis
This concise and beautiful book demystifies Buddhism by explaining,
without jargon or obscure terminology, what awakening is and how to practice
it. What Buddha taught, says Stephen Batchelor, is not something to believe
in but something to do. . . something that can be practiced every day.
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