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  • Punk Rock, Monster Movies and the Truth about Reality
  • Written by: Brad Warner
  • Narrated by: Brad Warner
  • Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (21 ratings)

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Hardcore Zen

Written by: Brad Warner
Narrated by: Brad Warner
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Publisher's Summary

This is not your typical Zen book. Brad Warner, a young punk who grew up to be a Zen master, spares no one. This bold new approach to the "Why?" of Zen Buddhism is as strongly grounded in the tradition of Zen as it is utterly revolutionary. Warner's voice is hilarious, and he calls on the wisdom of everyone from punk and pop culture icons to the Buddha himself to make sure his points come through loud and clear. As it prods readers to question everything, Hardcore Zen is both an approach and a departure, leaving behind the soft and lyrical for the gritty and stark perspective of a new generation.

The subtitle says it all: There has never been a book like this.

©2003 Brad Warner (P)2013 Brad Warner

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Nice

I really enjoyed it. Never read a book about Buddhism before. I think I’ll read more.

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great read

I loved it. so informative. the narration was superb. truly appreciative of getting to hear Brad Warners story spoken from his own mouth. it's breath taking.

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It's beautiful.

I had this book reccomend to me and I'm so glad it was. I am looking forward to checking out his other books as well.

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Well Worth The Listen!

I really enjoyed this audiobook, and hearing Brad Warner read it himself. I think that his way of connecting Buddhism and Zen to modern life is a really strong tool to learn what these practices are and how they can help in your life. I also really loved hearing his cat every once and a while!

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An Approachable, Witty, and Relevant Book

I read this book in paper form a long time ago and I loved it. I needed to read it again so I picked this up. It's the paper book, but more punk and more awesome!

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Phenomenal introduction

Loved it... A great introduction to Zen. Entertaining, relatable, and most of all full of wisdom.

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