From a perspective derived from more than 20 years of study and practice, the author casts a critical eye over modern society and the teachings of Buddhism as they flow into the West, and examines the pitfalls awaiting those who search for the truth. A sceptical Buddhist, Hayes nevertheless proposes the radical path of the Buddha - becoming free from self-indulgent passions and delusions - to those seeking genuine wisdom, not just slogans to stick on the bumpers of their cars.