Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs Audiobook (Free)

Bestselling author and renowned Zen teacher Steve Hagen penetrates probably the most important and enduring questions in the centre of the Buddha’s teachings: How do we start to see the world in each moment, instead of merely as what we think, wish, or fear it really is? How can we base our actions on reality, instead of within the longing and loathing of our hearts and thoughts? How do we live lives that are sensible, compassionate, and in melody with truth? And how do we split the wisdom of Buddhism from your cultural about Buddhism ISN’T What You Believe: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs trappings and misconceptions that have become connected with it? Sketching on down-to-earth good examples from everyday living and tales from Buddhist teachers past and present, Hagen tackles these fundamental questions with his trademark lucid, simple prose. The newcomer to Buddhism will be influenced by this accessible and provocative intro, and those even more familiar with Buddhism will welcome this much required hands-on guide to understanding what it truly means to become awake. By being challenged to query what we should neglect, we come to see the world as it really is. Buddhism Is Not What You Think offers a serious and clear path to a existence of joy and freedom.