fully human life in our complex contemporary world, or as a practice manual, or both. Stephen Batchelor is a writer, teacher and artist. He trained as a So¿n monk in Korea for four years. He is the author of Buddhism without beliefs, After Buddhism and, most recently, Secular Buddhism. He is a co-founder of Bodhi College. Martine Batchelor lived as a So¿n nun in Korea for ten years. She is author of Meditation for life, The path of compassion, Women in Korean Zen and Let go. Her most recent book is The spirit of the Buddha. Martine and Stephen have taught at Gaia House since 1986. They live in southwest France, and conduct seminars and retreats worldwide.