Stephen Batchelor

Stephen Batchelor is a British author, teacher, and one of the most influential contemporary Buddhist thinkers. A former monk in both Tibetan and Korean Zen traditions, he has spent decades advocating for a secular, pragmatic approach to Buddhist practice that strips away dogma and supernatural beliefs. After Buddhism reimagines the teachings of the historical Buddha as a practical philosophy for modern life rather than a religious doctrine. His work has been hugely influential in the secular mindfulness movement. His audiobooks and books are thought-provoking listening and reading for anyone interested in Buddhism, philosophy, and contemplative practice without religious trappings.