As the popularity of Buddhism soars, so does the complexity of Buddhist interpretation & doctrine. Buddhism Plain & Simple strips Buddhist teachings of the embellishments they have accumulated over the centuries & presents the original way of the Buddha in everyday, accessible language, unencumbered by religious ritual, theory, or belief. Outlining the Buddha's four truths of existence, Zen teacher Steve Hagen explores their practical manifestations in life & describes the path Buddhism provides for coping with the world as we find it. Buddhism Plain & Simple deals exclusively with the here & now, not with speculation or distant realms, & is a profoundly valuable handbook for every person who embarks on a journey to enlightenment. Ideal for beginning & advanced students of Buddhism alike, this is a beautifully written, refreshingly direct guide to a powerfully transforming spiritual philosophy.
"Buddhism Plain and Simple" offers a clear, straightforward treatise on Buddhism in general and on awareness in particular. Steve Hagan presents the Buddha's uncluttered, original teachings in everyday, accessible language unencumbered by religious ritual.Author Affiliation
Steve Hagen has studied Buddhism for thirty years, including fifteen years with Zen Master Danin Katagiri, from whom he received Dharma Transmission (endorsement to reach). He is a Zen priest currently teaching at the Dharma Field Meditation and Learning Center in Minneapolis. THe author of How the World Can Be the Way It Is, he lives in Minneapolis.