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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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10% Happier with Dan Harris

This book was recommended by Julie Christie to a cynical Sarah Polley as the first read in an ordered set of books on Buddhism. Polley stated that reading this book felt like her entire worldview was exploded.

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the first one was Buddhism without beliefs by Stephen bachelor which is a great book if you're dealing with someone very cynical I just remember reading that book saying I feel like my head is being e...

— Episode: Run Towards the Danger | Sarah Polley

Episode: Run Towards the Danger | Sarah Polley

This book was recommended by Julie Christie to a cynical Sarah Polley as the first read in an ordered set of books on Buddhism. Polley stated that reading this book felt like her entire worldview was exploded.

"

the first one was Buddhism without beliefs by Stephen bachelor which is a great book if you're dealing with someone very cynical I just remember reading that book saying I feel like my head is being exploded like the entire experience of reading that book I remember so vividly like my entire worldview was exploded by that book

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