Buddhism Plain and Simple
The Practice of Being Aware Right Now, Every Day
What's it about
Struggling to find peace in a world full of distractions? What if you could unlock a state of calm awareness, not by escaping your life, but by fully embracing it? This summary reveals the core of Buddhist practice, showing you how to be present right now, every day. You'll discover how to move beyond complex jargon and confusing rituals to grasp the simple, profound truth of seeing reality just as it is. Learn practical techniques to stop overthinking, experience genuine awareness, and find clarity and freedom in your daily moments, from washing dishes to navigating challenges.
Meet the author
Steve Hagen is a renowned Zen priest and Dharma teacher who has studied and practiced Zen for over fifty years, including fifteen years of formal training in the U.S. and Japan. Ordained in 1979, he founded the Dharma Field Zen Center in Minneapolis, where he has taught for decades. His work is dedicated to translating the profound, often complex teachings of Buddhism into direct, accessible language for the modern Western mind, making the practice of awareness available to everyone, every day.
What's it about
Struggling to find peace in a world full of distractions? What if you could unlock a state of calm awareness, not by escaping your life, but by fully embracing it? This summary reveals the core of Buddhist practice, showing you how to be present right now, every day. You'll discover how to move beyond complex jargon and confusing rituals to grasp the simple, profound truth of seeing reality just as it is. Learn practical techniques to stop overthinking, experience genuine awareness, and find clarity and freedom in your daily moments, from washing dishes to navigating challenges.
Meet the author
Steve Hagen is a renowned Zen priest and Dharma teacher who has studied and practiced Zen for over fifty years, including fifteen years of formal training in the U.S. and Japan. Ordained in 1979, he founded the Dharma Field Zen Center in Minneapolis, where he has taught for decades. His work is dedicated to translating the profound, often complex teachings of Buddhism into direct, accessible language for the modern Western mind, making the practice of awareness available to everyone, every day.
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