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After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age

Name: After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age
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Book Synopsis: A renowned Buddhist teacher’s magnum opus, based on his fresh reading of the tradition’s earliest texts Some twenty-five centuries after the Buddha started teaching, his message continues to inspire people across the globe, including those living in predominantly secular societies. What does it mean to adapt religious practices to secular contexts? Stephen Batchelor, an internationally known author and teacher, is committed to a secularized version of the Buddha’s teachings. The time has come, he feels, to articulate a coherent ethical, contemplative, and philosophical vision of Buddhism for our age. After Buddhism, the culmination of four decades of study and practice in the Tibetan, Zen, and Theravada traditions, is his attempt to set the record straight about who the Buddha was and what he was trying to teach. Combining critical readings of the earliest canonical texts with narrative accounts of five members of the Buddha’s inner circle, Batchelor depicts the Buddha as a pragmatic ethicist rather than a dogmatic metaphysician. He envisions Buddhism as a constantly evolving culture of awakening whose long survival is due to its capacity to reinvent itself and interact creatively with each society it encounters. This original and provocative book presents a new framework for understanding the remarkable spread of Buddhism in today’s globalized world. It also reminds us of what was so startling about the Buddha’s vision of human flourishing.

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Discover a fresh perspective on Buddhism with "After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age." This magnum opus by renowned Buddhist teacher Stephen Batchelor offers a compelling reinterpretation of the Buddha's teachings for our modern, predominantly secular societies. With over four decades of study and practice across various Buddhist traditions, Batchelor presents a coherent ethical, contemplative, and philosophical vision of Buddhism that resonates with our age.

In "After Buddhism," Batchelor takes a pragmatic approach, emphasizing the practical applications of the Buddha's message rather than getting caught up in dogmatic metaphysics. By critically analyzing the earliest canonical texts and sharing narrative accounts of the Buddha's inner circle, he paints a vivid picture of the Buddha as an ethical teacher focused on human flourishing.

What sets this book apart is Batchelor's view of Buddhism as a constantly evolving culture of awakening. Over the past twenty-five centuries, Buddhism has reinvented itself in various societies, adapting to different cultural contexts and maintaining its relevance throughout time. Batchelor offers a new framework for understanding Buddhism's remarkable spread in today's globalized world, highlighting its transformative power.

Experience a transformative journey through the pages of "After Buddhism." Gain insights into the Buddha's teachings and learn how to apply them in your daily life. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to Buddhism, this groundbreaking book will challenge your perspectives and inspire you to deepen your understanding of the Dharma.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and explore the timeless wisdom of Buddhism? Order your copy of "After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age" today and begin your quest for enlightenment.

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