“[Hagan’s] book will appeal to readers interested in what true Zen practice is supposed to be about beyond all the popular images and colorful stories.”
—Robert M. Pirsig, New York Times bestselling author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Buddhism is Not What You Think is a clear, direct, and engaging guide to the most essential elements of spiritual inquiry: attention, intention, honesty with oneself, compassion, and the desire to awaken. A renowned Zen teacher, Steve Hagen offers a valuable hands-on guidebook in which examples from everyday life are presented alongside stories from Buddhist teachers past and present to banish misconceptions and inspire the newcomer and the knowledgeable practitioner alike. Buddhism is Not What You Think—it is both more…and less.

Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Hagen, Steve

Alternative Medicine

HarperOne

Bestselling author and renowned Zen teacher Steve Hagen penetrates the most essential and enduring questions at the heart of the Buddha's teachings: How can we see the world in each moment, rather than merely as what we think, hope, or fear it is? How can we base our actions on reality, rather than on the longing and loathing of our hearts and minds? How can we live lives that are wise, compassionate, and in tune with reality? And how can we separate the wisdom of Buddhism from the cultural trappings and misconceptions that have come to be associated with it? Drawing on down-to-earth examples from everyday life and stories from Buddhist teachers past and present, Hagen tackles these fundamental inquiries with his trademark lucid, straightforward prose. The newcomer to Buddhism will be inspired by this accessible and provocative introduction, and those more familiar with Buddhism will welcome this much needed hands-on guide to understanding what it truly means to be awake. By being challenged to question what we take for granted, we come to see the world as it truly is. Buddhism Is Not What You Think offers a profound and clear path to a life of joy and freedom.

National bestselling author and teacher Steve Hagen strips away the cultural and religious jargon surrounding meditation and provides an accessible and thorough manual for newcomers and experienced practitioners alike. Inside you will find: <ul>
<li>Simple practices to avoid needlessly complicating meditation</li> <li>Where most of us get stuck in meditation—and how to get unstuck</li> <li>A unique focus on meditation not simply as a spiritual technique, but as a way of living</li> </ul>

Meditation Now or Never

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

A guide to the fundamental insights of Buddhism examines the original teachings of the Buddha in light of the basic questions of life and human existence.

Buddhism Plain & Simple

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

HarperAudio

“[Hagan’s] book will appeal to readers interested in what true Zen practice is supposed to be about beyond all the popular images and colorful stories.”—Robert M. Pirsig, New York Times bestselling author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Buddhism is Not What You Think is a clear, direct, and engaging guide to the most essential elements of spiritual inquiry: attention, intention, honesty with oneself, compassion, and the desire to awaken. A renowned Zen teacher, Steve Hagen offers a valuable hands-on guidebook in which examples from everyday life are presented alongside stories from Buddhist teachers past and present to banish misconceptions and inspire the newcomer and the knowledgeable practitioner alike. Buddhism is Not What You Think—it is both more…and less.

Buddhism is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs

Religion & Spirituality

Buddhism

Penguin

Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware, Right Now, Every Day

“This is the clearest and most precise exposition of Buddhism I have ever read. If you’re looking for enlightenment rather than just scholarly knowledge, you’d better read this.”—Robert M. Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance This is a book about awareness. It’s about being “awake” and in touch with what is going on here and now. Practical and down-to-earth, it deals exclusively with the present, not with speculation, theory, or belief in some far off time and place. The teachings of the Buddha are plain and straightforward, and because they remain focused on the moment, they are just as relevant now as they have ever been. Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware, Right Now, Every Day is the book for anyone wanting to discover, or rediscover, the essence of Buddhism.

Broadway Books

This book offers a clear, straightforward approach to Buddhism in general and awareness in particular. It is about being awake and in touch with what is going on here and now.

Buddhism Plain and Simple

Tuttle Pub

The author clarifies the meaning of Koan and the commentaries of the work compiled by Genro, a Zen master in 18th century Japan.

The Iron Flute: 100 Zen Koans

McCandless, Ruth Strout

Genro Oryu

Fugai

Buddhism Plain and Simple offers a lucid, straightforward treatise on Buddhism in general and on awareness in particular. When Buddha was asked to sum up his teaching in a single world, he said, "Awareness." The Buddha taught how to see directly into the nature of experience. His observations and insights are comprehensible, practical, and down-to-earth, and they deal exclusively with the present. The longtime teacher of Buddhism Steve Hagan presents the Buddha's uncluttered, original teachings in everyday, accessible language unencumbered by religious ritual, tradition, or belief.

Tuttle+publishing

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Books by Hagen, Steve

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Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs

Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs

Meditation Now or Never

Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs

Buddhism Plain & Simple

Buddhism is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs

Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware, Right Now, Every Day

Buddhism Plain and Simple

The Iron Flute: 100 Zen Koans

Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware, Right Now, Every Day