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Buddhism Plain and Simple

By: Steve Hagen
Narrated by: William Hope
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Summary
 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.©1997 Steve Hagen (P)2015 Ukemi Productions Ltd Buddhism Eastern Hinduism Philosophy Political Science Politics & Government Meditation
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loved it! I found all the content to be perfectly sensible and helpful. An open mind will surely find this impossible to disagree with. Here, now connected.

If your asleep then this will help you awaken

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Puts the fundamentals into understandable concepts. Not simple, but understandable. It also requires practice before it is actually going to sink in.

Sorts the wheat from the chaff

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I love Buddhism and love things put Plainly & Simply.
But I'd describe this more as one person's version of Buddhism, which is not really the standard version, and not put particularly plainly or simply at all.
It was one of those books I kept drifting off from, didn't have any great "yes, great concept/advice/inspiration" moments, and after I finished it - couldn't really remember anything he said.
If you're looking for a good foundation Buddhist book, I'd recommend Jack Kornfield Buddhism for Beginners.

Not really Plain or Simple... or Buddhist

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Fantastic book. The narrators voice was just right. made some very difficult concertos much easier to understand. thoroughly recommend this book.

A book that explains Buddhism well

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easy to listen to some key take away points I never knew , worthwhile. recommend

good short insight

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