Essay about Analysis of Buddhism Plain and Simple by Steve...

Analysis of Buddhism Plain and Simple by Steve Hagen The book Buddhism Plain and Simple, by Steve Hagen, caught my attention and became more interesting to me than I thought. I have always heard of the religion Buddhism, but I never knew what it was all about. I never thought that Buddhism was as huge as it is. I knew that it existed in other countries, but I never knew what exact countries. Many of the views in this book surprised me and the book taught me a lot about morals and better ways to live your life. The word â€Å" Awareness† is talked heavily all through this book. For Buddhists, this is probably the most important aspect in their religion. Unlike the other books I have read, this book left out a lot of elements like ritual,†¦show more content†¦Ã¢â‚¬Å" It’s about examining and exploring the most basic questions of life† (p 3). This idea sounds accurate in my mind. Everyone should be conscious of what is around him or her and what is happening. Believe it or not, life is too short, and we have to live it 100%. This is a concept that I have always considered. Whenever there is a chance to do something different, strange, or having a one-time opportunity to do it, I more than likely take advantage of the situation. I know that I have only one life and I need to take advantage of that particular situation, or I might regret it later. Trying to do as many things possible, in my opinion is good because is it living life to its fullest by taking advantage of all of life’s great opportunities. The more that you do in life, the more knowledge you will have about it. Taking advantage of life lets you free your mind. The followers of Buddhism observe nature and take in all the beauty of it. I know that I need to achieve this. There are times where I judge people for the way they look, act, or talk. This is a wrong way to judge people, and unfortunately it is something most people are adapted to in our society. We must treat everyone with compassion for one another. This is a lesson that is greatly practiced in the Buddhism religion. â€Å"Furthermore, when we speak about people based on what we think, feel, or hope rather than on what we observe and experience, we deprive them of their