"[Hagan's] book will appeal to readers interested in what true Zen practice is supposed to be about beyond all the popular images and colorful stories."

--Robert M. Pirsig, New York Times bestselling author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance



Buddhism is Not What You Think is a clear, direct, and engaging guide to the most essential elements of spiritual inquiry: attention, intention, honesty with oneself, compassion, and the desire to awaken. A renowned Zen teacher, Steve Hagen offers a valuable hands-on guidebook in which examples from everyday life are presented alongside stories from Buddhist teachers