About
Stephen Batchelor is a British author and Buddhist teacher known for his secular approach to Buddhism. He trained as a monk in both the Tibetan Gelug and Korean Zen traditions before returning to lay life. He is the author of 'Buddhism Without Beliefs,' 'Confession of a Buddhist Atheist,' and 'After Buddhism,' which have been influential in the secular Buddhism movement. He teaches retreats worldwide including regularly in the US at centers like Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.