"A delightful book that will benefit many." Author Andrew Holecek

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The New Middle Way presents an accessible, contemporary approach to Buddhism that bridges the gap between traditional, ritual-heavy practices and modern, often secular reinterpretations of Buddhist teachings. Pine draws on his forty years of personal study and practice, integrating insights from philosophy, science, and his own life experiences—including trauma, loss, and spiritual searching.
The book is both a memoir and a guide, written in a conversational, often humorous style. Pine rejects both dogmatic religiosity and overly clinical secularism, advocating instead for a "new middle way"—a practical, lived spirituality grounded in Buddhist wisdom but open to people of any background, including skeptics and those from other faith traditions.
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Structured in short, digestible chapters — often with practical exercises, meditations, and reflections — the book is approachable for beginners and meaningful for long-time practitioners.