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by Steve Hagen (Author) "THE MAN KNOWN TO US AS BUDDHA lived in northern India (present-day Nepal) in the sixth century B.C.E ..." (more)
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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

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Hagen's concise work, a brief introduction to Zen Buddhism, is arranged in a straightforward manner with lucid explanations. He describes techniques for meditation, making this a rather practical recording. Reading this abridgment of his own work, the Zen priest's soft, serene voice is pleasing to the ear; the pace is unhurried, allowing the listener to grasp the material. Libraries with a demand for New Age/Eastern religions should have this tape.AMichael T. Fein, Catawba Valley Community Coll., Hickory, NC
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Split my third eye open, Sep 3 2004
By Quantum Prescience (this endless-beginningless-impermanent-reality) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buddhism Plain And Simple (Hardcover)
This was one of my first few books on buddhism and I thought it was an incredible study. It's not the type of book that you read it once and move on; it's study material. You read it once, you read it twice and you read it thrice. I found myself reading a chapter and thinking about it for days. Then I would go back and re-read it and think some more. The way that it's presented was in my opinion, very clear, conscice and precise.

He allows you to discover for yourself the art of seeing. First, you can't learn compassion from a book, first you see then you practice compasion like out of unwilled intention. You won't learn this is a book. Those who are reviewing this book saying that it missed "this" and "that" missed the whole point. The beauty of this book is that Steve allows you to see it for yourself. He doesn't serve it on a silver plater (no fast food enlightenment here - sorry folks) but he makes you work for what he points at - uninterested minds recoil now. I'm under the impression that he knows that if he tries to describe the "process" too much, conception comes in and ego's assimilation fragments the idea and then the windows are all fogged up.

He did an incredible clever job of sublety pointing to directions that lead to the path - it's a raft. He even describes that it's impossible for you to get truth from a book, you have to see it for yourself; that's why he keeps saying "see", learn to "see," just "see," etc; It's a reminder. You must do the work yourself - no one will do it for you.

This book surely helped me start to see the path. Hopefully it will help you too.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Delivers What It Promises, Jun 26 2003
Delivers exactly what it promises: an introductory survey for beginners, a review with some depth for those already practicing. There is SOME history of Buddhism, SOME meditation guidance, SOME analysis of the ethical and metaphysical tenets of Buddhism. None of this is exhaustive, but neither is any of it superficial. It is just enough to spark awareness during a leisurely walk, or help center you during the drive to or from work. Includes many great parables, some of them already well-known, but also several personally from this author, an ordained Buddhist preist. A good place to start, support, or revive an interest in Buddhism.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books, May 30 2004
By D.M.K "smart reader" (Las Vegas, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Buddhism Plain And Simple (Audio Cassette)
This book cuts to the chase. Its not page after page of fluff and abstract as many Buddist books are. This book goes straight to the heart of what the Buddha taught and not all the "extras" that have been tacked on by various sects. Mr. Hagen has an excellent straight forward writing style and he doesnt complicate the teachings. I have read over 30 books on Buddism and this book is light years ahead of the rest. For those who need a lot of airy-fairy gobbly gook type stuff, this is not your book. For those who take being AWAKE seriously..you wont find a better guide.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Inaccessible
I have to agree with petersmaclean. I have no prior knowledge of Buddhism and picked up this book out of intellectual curiosity. Read more
Published on July 5 2004 by Danger Mouse

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightenment without trying
I've read a number of books about Zen and Buddhism, and feel that this is about the best. Especially for someone like me with a basic understanding this was very helpful. Read more
Published on Feb 1 2004 by J. Charles Hansen

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and honest, but dull
This book is a very good introduction to Buddhist philosophy, but it is also a little dull. The author explains the basic tenets of Buddhism in a way that anyone can understand... Read more
Published on Jan 29 2004 by SPM

4.0 out of 5 stars Plain, Simple, Good Read and seeing is believing.
In every Amazon search I did on Introduction To Buddhism books - Buddhism Plain and Simple popped up. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2003 by Buster Paris

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book I have read on Buddhism yet
Buddhism has always interested me and i have read many dumb-downed and "how-to" books on the subject with great disappointment. Read more
Published on Dec 6 2003 by Sonia C. Lovelace

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple in nature, complex in context
What an insight!

The title, "Buddhism Plain and Simple," serves a-perhaps unintended-double meaning. Read more

Published on Sep 15 2003 by Philipp Marian Selman

5.0 out of 5 stars awakening
i read this book with two or three misconceptions about Buddhism, but this book dealt with that problem and more. Read more
Published on May 20 2003 by Mesfera Alqahtani

5.0 out of 5 stars very good
simple to read, easy to grasp (without grasping?)
A good read for those interested in buddhism.
Very basic, but thorough information.
Published on May 2 2003 by Yahtzee!

5.0 out of 5 stars very good
simple to read, easy to grasp (without grasping?)
A good read for those interested in buddhism.
Very basic, but thorough information.
Published on May 2 2003 by Yahtzee!

4.0 out of 5 stars Plain and simple, but quite deep
I'm new to the teachings of the Buddha, and this is the first book I've read on the subject. One thing that attracted me to this book was the author made a point of sidestepping... Read more
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