Buddhism without Beliefs
by Stephen Batchelor
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Author: Stephen BatchelorEdition: Paperback
Published: 1998-03-01
ISBN: 1573226564
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
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Book Review: Grounded in reality
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is perhaps one of the best books on Buddhism I've read!
Buddhism has a tendency to be regarded as a religion. Religions as batchelor implies are dogmatic organizations with beliefs in esoteric and paranormal things. His version of Buddhism doesn't involve believing things that aren't known. Simply it is a process of "Awakening". In much the same way that the scientific method is the process for discovering truth. He describes the process and what it means in simple and understandable language.
For a beginner is Buddhism, that is quickly turned off by the "New Age-ness" and robes and reincarnation and mantras that comes to mind when thinking of buddhism. This book is an excellent introduction, it is grounded in reality but still inspiring and calming. It made me want to read more of stephen batchelor's books.
Summary of Buddhism without Beliefs
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.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 concrete, making Buddhism accessible and compelling and showing how anyone can embark on this path-regardless of their religious background.
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