Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs
Written by Steven Hagen
Narrated by Paul Heitsch
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About this audiobook
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.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Awesome down to earth book, made me think about things differently . I feel more mature as a result of listening to this book. I enjoyed the voice of assurance as he poured this information into my spirit. Thank you.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lucid prose combined with clear full bodied narration makes this a great piece for a non buddhist to listen to and learn from with eyes closed and mind opened.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Straight and direct. No fluff. A true real treasure in sea of “not so much.”
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very simply put. Thank You for taking away the mysticism.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5its left with out any doubt we are in are own field of view of what life is and what we want it to be to anything and everything
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Buddhism is not what I thought it was. Nor am "i"...
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5author tried his best to convey, but it depends on listener also to receive. for me it cleared my image of buddha. I am surprised at how many times some people laid bare the truth of matter at various times ( I discovered at least 4 times including this author), but humanity at large has not caught up with it in general. I know it is tough to see your eyes moving in mirror image of yourself or we are born with spectacles and common sense
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great explanation of the differences of Buddhism and Zen in the past and present. Think he was getting into the explanations of the chakras at the beginning. I finally just fast-forwarded them.. I still could not get a handle on them.
I read the book Now by Eckart Tolle, this guy gives you even better explanations and how to be present. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The narrator is clear and not boring.need to revisit some topics to clearly understand.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Life changing.
There are no other words to use.
Simply life changing.