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Buddhism without Beliefs A Contemporary Guide to Awakening

Stephen Batchelor

Demystifing the tenets of Buddhism, an introduction to the Buddhist religion explains, without jargon or obscure terminology, the essential elements of its teachings, presents ways to work toward awakening, and examines Buddhism's relevance in Western culture.

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The Ezra Klein Show

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The Ezra Klein Show

He recommended the book while describing how he used it as a resource during a meditation retreat focused on death.

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I took something out of Stephen Batchelor's book, Buddhism Without Beliefs, which I highly recommend, is I spent a lot of time just meditating on death.

— Episode: Ask Ezra Anything: Degrowth, Third Parti...

Episode: Ask Ezra Anything: Degrowth, Third Parties, Readin...

He recommended the book while describing how he used it as a resource during a meditation retreat focused on death.

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I took something out of Stephen Batchelor's book, Buddhism Without Beliefs, which I highly recommend, is I spent a lot of time just meditating on death.

Episode: Ask Ezra Anything: Degrowth, Third Parties, Readin...

Ezra cited Batchelor's work while describing a meditation retreat where he focused on death as a core practice.

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I took something out of Stephen Batchelor's book, Buddhism Without Beliefs, which I highly recommend, is I spent a lot of time just meditating on death.

Episode: Ask Ezra Anything: Degrowth, Third Parties, Readin...

Klein mentioned taking passages from the book while meditating on death, noting it as a helpful resource for his practice.

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I used a lot of the apps. I liked guided meditations over time, I don't really do them anymore. I use the Insight Timer and I just set the bell. But I do recommend the apps. I always thought 10% Happier was a particularly good one if you want to check that out. ... I like the book, Seeing That Frees, I think it's called by Robert Baer.

I took something out of Stephen Batchelor's book, Buddhism Without Beliefs, which I highly recommend.

10% Happier with Dan Harris

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10% Happier with Dan Harris

This slim book was consistently recommended by the speaker as an introduction to Buddhism, especially for those who were skeptical or just starting out. The speaker noted that it presented Buddhism as something to practice rather than something to believe in.

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I read a slim book that he had written which is now when people ask me hey what should I read if I want to you know check out Buddhism but I'm still sort of early on and skeptical what should I read a...

— Episode: Buddhism Without Beliefs | Stephen Batch...

Episode: Buddhism Without Beliefs | Stephen Batchelor

This slim book was consistently recommended by the speaker as an introduction to Buddhism, especially for those who were skeptical or just starting out. The speaker noted that it presented Buddhism as something to practice rather than something to believe in.

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I read a slim book that he had written which is now when people ask me hey what should I read if I want to you know check out Buddhism but I'm still sort of early on and skeptical what should I read and this is one of the books I recommend always it's called Buddhism without beliefs

and it really is a fascinating introduction to the subject of Buddhism and it's I believe Stephen as the first person I heard say that Buddhism is not something to believe in it's something to do

I recommend Buddhism without belief whenever somebody on Twitter says what books should I read to get into Buddhism there are two books I recommend yours and why Buddhism is true by Robert Wright so I've been I've been I've been hawking I'm hawking your book for years

Buddhism without beliefs is for me the formative book in my Buddhist career.

Episode: Imposter Syndrome, Politics and Sensuality, Dr. Ja...

This book was recommended as a fantastic introduction to Buddhism for skeptical individuals, as the author is a self-described atheist and former Buddhist monk.

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Let me just recommend two books to start one is Buddhism without beliefs by Stephen bachelor

On Being with Krista Tippett

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On Being with Krista Tippett

This book was mentioned as one of Stephen Batchelor's publications and was referenced when the podcast discussed the concept of confronting death's inevitability as a way to deepen one's appreciation for life. A quote from the book, concerning the certainty of death and the uncertainty of its timing, was read aloud.

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since death alone is certain and the time of death uncertain what should I do?

— Episode: Stephen Batchelor — Wondrous Doubt

Episode: Stephen Batchelor — Wondrous Doubt

This book was mentioned as one of Stephen Batchelor's publications and was referenced when the podcast discussed the concept of confronting death's inevitability as a way to deepen one's appreciation for life. A quote from the book, concerning the certainty of death and the uncertainty of its timing, was read aloud.

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since death alone is certain and the time of death uncertain what should I do?

over time such meditation penetrates our primary sense of being in the world at all.

Episode: [Unedited] Stephen Batchelor with Krista Tippett 2...

This book examines the author's perspective on secular Buddhism, challenging traditional beliefs while emphasizing the importance of practice and the ongoing exploration of the unknown. The text directly addresses the certainty of death and the uncertainty of its timing, prompting reflection on how to best live one's life.

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since death alone is certain and the time of death uncertain, what should I do?

over time such meditation penetrates our primary sense of being in the world at all.

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