Philosophy
Secular Buddhism
by Stephen Batchelor · 1984
★4.31
Secular Buddhism
10 Takeaways: 1) Secular Buddhism: A This-Worldly, Non-Religious Path
Key Insight 1: Secular Buddhism: A This-Worldly, Non-Religious Path
This insight from Secular Buddhism by Stephen Batchelor represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 2: Reimagining the Four Noble Truths as Four Tasks (ELSA)
This insight from Secular Buddhism by Stephen Batchelor represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 3: Agnosticism: Embracing Not-Knowing as a Catalyst for Action
This insight from Secular Buddhism by Stephen Batchelor represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 4: The Human Buddha: A Pragmatic Guide, Not a Metaphysical Authority
This insight from Secular Buddhism by Stephen Batchelor represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 5: Creating Sangha: Beyond Monasticism to Inclusive Communities
This insight from Secular Buddhism by Stephen Batchelor represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 6: Buddhism's "Other Enlightenment Project": Engaging Postmodernity
This insight from Secular Buddhism by Stephen Batchelor represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 7: The Dharma as Art: Cultivating Imagination and Creativity
This insight from Secular Buddhism by Stephen Batchelor represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 8: Mindfulness: A Secular Gateway to Deeper Dharma
This insight from Secular Buddhism by Stephen Batchelor represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 9: Beyond Beliefs: A Praxis-Based Approach to Awakening
This insight from Secular Buddhism by Stephen Batchelor represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 10: The Everyday Sublime: Finding Awe in Contingent Existence
This insight from Secular Buddhism by Stephen Batchelor represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.