Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware, Right Now, Every Day

You might want to digest this book slowly, a few pages at a time. Although Zen teacher Steve Hagen has a knack for putting the philosophy of Buddhism in a "plain and simple" package, it may take a while to sink in. There is so much there. Seeing reality, realizing the wisdom of the self, breaking free of dualistic thinking--this is pretty heady stuff. Thankfully, Hagen passes it along in the form of examples from life, psychological tidbits, and stories from Buddhist teachers past and present. And when it clicks in, it can be life-transforming. Hagen explains this shift in outlook and how the fundamental way we look at the world affects everything we do. As an outline, Hagen follows the basic teachings of the Buddha, and we see that, rather than dogmatic truths, they are reminders for us as we reconsider the life we have taken for granted for so long. As it turns out, Buddhism is life, plain and simple. --Brian Bruya

• You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
• Buddhism Without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening
• World Views: Topics in Non-Western Art
• Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs
• The Art of Living and Dying
• No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners: Clear Answers to Burning Questions About Core Buddhist Teachings
• Buddhism: Introducing the Buddhist Experience
• The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
• Confession of a Buddhist Atheist
• Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness