<div>The bestselling author of Buddhism Plain and Simple ponders what we truly know about reality. Why the World Doesn&rsquo;t Seem to Make Sense is an eminently down-to-earth, practical, and non-technical response to the urgent questions posed by contemporary science and philosophy. This revised and updated edition of How the World Can Be the Way It Is includes new scientific understanding and clarification of some of its more complex ideas. Steve Hagen aims for an intelligent general audience not necessarily familiar with modern or classical physics, philosophy, or formal logic. Hagen takes us on a journey that examines our most basic assumptions about reality and carefully addresses the &ldquo;paradoxes of the one and the many&rdquo; that other works only identify. His primary purpose is to help us to perceive the world directly&mdash;as it is, not how we conceive it to be. Through this perception each of us can answer profound moral questions, resolve philosophical and ethical dilemmas, and live lives of harmony and joy. Praise for Why the World Doesn&rsquo;t Seem to Make Sense &ldquo;For those who are certain that objectivity and intellect are the ground floor of all knowledge, this can be a valuable tripe to the sub-basement.&rdquo; &mdash;Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance &ldquo;An unusually stimulating and exhilarating book, of profound value to those seeking to clarify the essential nature of everyday existence&mdash;in short, all of us.&rdquo; &mdash;Peter Matthiessen, author of The Snow Leopard &ldquo;Read this book: it will change how you look at things.&rdquo; &mdash;Nick Herbert, PhD, author of Quantum Reality &ldquo;Hagen cuts cleanly through the duality of mind and body, perception and conception, science and religion, and takes us on a spell-binding journey through what we know&mdash;and what we only think we know&mdash;that ultimately provides a fresh, effective, and remarkably simple grounding for our lives. . . . Original, breathtaking, and beautiful.&rdquo; &mdash;Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones</div>

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<div>National bestselling author and teacher Steve Hagen strips away the cultural and religious jargon surrounding meditation and provides an accessible and thorough manual for newcomers and experienced practitioners alike. Inside you will find:<ul><li>Simple practices to avoid needlessly complicating meditation</li><li>Where most of us get stuck in meditation&#8212;and how to get unstuck</li><li>A unique focus on meditation not simply as a spiritual technique, but as a way of living</li></ul></div>

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<div>A practical, straight-forward guide to the true purpose of Buddhism, examining the essential &amp; enduring questions at the heart of the Buddha’s teachings. Bestselling author and renowned Zen teacher Steve Hagen penetrates the most essential and enduring questions at the heart of the Buddha’s teachings: How can we see the world in each moment, rather than merely as what we think, hope, or fear it is? How can we base our actions on reality, rather than on the longing and loathing of our hearts and minds? How can we live lives that are wise, compassionate, and in tune with reality? And how can we separate the wisdom of Buddhism from the cultural trappings and misconceptions that have come to be associated with it? Drawing on down-to-earth examples from everyday life and stories from Buddhist teachers past and present, Hagen tackles these fundamental inquiries with his trademark lucid, straightforward prose. The newcomer to Buddhism will be inspired by this accessible and provocative introduction, and those more familiar with Buddhism will welcome this much needed hands-on guide to understanding what it truly means to be awake. By being challenged to question what we take for granted. We come to see the world as it truly is. Buddhism Is Not What You Think offers a profound and clear path to joy and freedom. Praise for Buddhism Is Not What You Think  “Hagen’s writing flows in a tranquil way, like a spring trickling up effortlessly from the earth. One tends to stop judging it and just appreciate it for its own sake. Since this appreciation is his advice for dealing with everything, the sentences themselves actually create what they are describing.” —Robert M. Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance “This is not just another nice book about Buddhism, one telling us what we like to hear and are used to hearing. No—it is a clear and challenging showing of the fundamental truth of our lives. This is an exceptional book. Make good use of it.” —Charlotte Joko Beck, author of Everyday Zen</div>

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Why the World Doesn't Seem to Make Sense

Meditation

Buddhism Is Not What You Think

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