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Buddhism Plain and Simple

By: Steve Hagen
Narrated by: William Hope
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The observations and insights of the Buddha are practical and eminently down to earth, dealing exclusively with awareness in the here and now.

Buddhism Plain and Simple offers listeners these fundamental teachings, stripped of cultural trappings that have accumulated around Buddhism over the past 25 centuries. The newcomer will be inspired by the clear, simple principles found in Buddhism Plain and Simple, and those familiar with Buddhism will welcome this long-needed overview.

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Critic reviews

"This is the clearest and most precise exposition of Buddhism I have ever read. If you’re looking for enlightenment rather than just scholarly knowledge, you’d better read this." (Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance)
"This is about awareness. Not awareness of something in particular, but awareness itself - being awake, alert, in touch with what is actually happening. It’s about examining and exploring the most basic questions of life. It’s about relying on the immediate experience of this present moment. It’s about freedom of mind." (Steve Hagen)
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It is the best book if you want to start Buddhism I loved every chapter

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I highly recommend this book and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did.

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this book changed my life for better when I needed it the most!!! absolutely in top 5 of my favourite books!!! brilliant is the least to say!

a book that enlightened me. literally!

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The uncomfortable truth of existence, beautifully explained & perfectly narrated. My go-to book for difficulties.

Wow, this book is amazing.

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Wonderfully written and brilliantly and astutely narrated, this is the distilled essence of what Buddhism is and how you can step onto the path and wake up.

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