Buddhism without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening by Stephen Batchelor

Description: Buddhism without Beliefs by Stephen Batchelor Demystifies Buddhism by explaining, without jargon or obscure terminology, what awakening is and how to practise it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In "Buddhism Without Beliefs," author Stephen Batchelor reminds us that the Buddha was not a mystic. His awakening was not a shattering insight into a transcendent truth that revealed to him the mysteries of God, and he did not claim to have had an experience that granted him privileged, esoteric knowledge of how the universe ticks. What the Buddha taught, says Batchelor, is not something to believe in but something to do. He challenged people to understand the nature of anguish, let go of its origins, realize its cessation, and bring into being a way of life. This way of life is available to all of us, and Batchelor explains clearly and compellingly how we can practice it and live it every day. Each chapter of Batchelors book examines how to work toward awakening realistically, with the understanding that embarking on this path does not mean never deviating from it. Notes A practical approach to the concepts of Buddhism. Author Biography The director of studies at Sharpham College for Buddhist Studies and Contemporary Enquiry, Stephen Batchelor is a worldwide-renowned authority on Buddhism. He was a monk for ten years in both the Tibetan and the Zen traditions, and now lives in a nondenominational Buddhist community in Devon, where he writes, lectures, and leads retreats. He is author of four books on Buddhism. Long Description Stephen Batchelor points out that the Buddha was not a mystic and his awakening was not a shattering revelation that revealed the mysteries of God or the universe - what the Buddha taught was not something to believe in, but something to do. Buddha challenged people to understand the nature of anguish, let go ot its origins, realize its cessation and create a certain way of life and awakening. This awakening is available to all of us, and Batchelor examines how to work realistically towards it, and how to practise and live it every day. Buddhism Without Beliefs is the examination of Buddhism which will enable all readers, whether religious or agnostic, to grasp the fundamental meaning of Buddhism. Promotional "Headline" A book that demystifies Buddhism by explaining, without jargon or obscure terminology, what awakening is and how to practise it. Details ISBN0747538433 Author Stephen Batchelor Pages 144 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 1998 ISBN-10 0747538433 ISBN-13 9780747538431 Format Paperback Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1953 Media Book Edition 1st Language English DEWEY 294.3 Publication Date 1998-06-04 Short Title Buddhism Without Beliefs Subtitle A Contemporary Guide to Awakening UK Release Date 1998-06-04 NZ Release Date 1998-06-04 AU Release Date 1998-08-31 Edition Description New edition Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:916491;

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