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Think Like a Monk
- Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
- Written by: Jay Shetty
- Narrated by: Jay Shetty
- Length: 11 hrs
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Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: Instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk....
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i couldn't stop listening
- By Cici Dy on 2020-09-14
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When Things Fall Apart
- Heart Advice for Difficult Times
- Written by: Pema Chodron
- Narrated by: Christy Meyer
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart—when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect....
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The Book of Joy
- Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
- Written by: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
- Narrated by: Douglas Carlton Abrams, full cast, Francois Chau, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
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Two great spiritual masters share their own hard-won wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity....
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I would rate it more than 5 stars if I could!
- By Anonymous User on 2017-12-11
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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
- Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
- Written by: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: René Ruiz
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
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In The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, now revised with added material and new insights, Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism and shows us that the Buddha’s teachings are accessible and applicable to our daily lives....
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Pure Buddhism
- By Wanderingjack on 2019-01-20
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The Art of Living
- Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now
- Written by: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Gabra Zackman
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
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Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life's deepest questions and experience the happiness and freedom we desire....
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Worth It
- By Bennymac on 2020-06-15
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How to Be an Adult in Relationships
- The Five Keys to Mindful Loving
- Written by: David Richo
- Narrated by: David Richo
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
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In this audiobook, Richo offers a fresh perspective on love and relationships - one that focuses not on finding an ideal mate, but on becoming a more loving and realistic person....
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Paaaaainful performance.
- By Ashley on 2020-12-31
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Think Like a Monk
- Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
- Written by: Jay Shetty
- Narrated by: Jay Shetty
- Length: 11 hrs
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Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: Instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk....
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i couldn't stop listening
- By Cici Dy on 2020-09-14
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When Things Fall Apart
- Heart Advice for Difficult Times
- Written by: Pema Chodron
- Narrated by: Christy Meyer
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart—when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect....
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The Book of Joy
- Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
- Written by: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
- Narrated by: Douglas Carlton Abrams, full cast, Francois Chau, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
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Two great spiritual masters share their own hard-won wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity....
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I would rate it more than 5 stars if I could!
- By Anonymous User on 2017-12-11
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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
- Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
- Written by: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: René Ruiz
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
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In The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, now revised with added material and new insights, Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism and shows us that the Buddha’s teachings are accessible and applicable to our daily lives....
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Pure Buddhism
- By Wanderingjack on 2019-01-20
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The Art of Living
- Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now
- Written by: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Gabra Zackman
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
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Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life's deepest questions and experience the happiness and freedom we desire....
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Worth It
- By Bennymac on 2020-06-15
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How to Be an Adult in Relationships
- The Five Keys to Mindful Loving
- Written by: David Richo
- Narrated by: David Richo
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
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In this audiobook, Richo offers a fresh perspective on love and relationships - one that focuses not on finding an ideal mate, but on becoming a more loving and realistic person....
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Paaaaainful performance.
- By Ashley on 2020-12-31
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The Art of Communicating
- Written by: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
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Zen master Thick Nhat Hanh, one of the most respected and celebrated religious leaders in the world, delivers a powerful path to happiness through mastering life's most important skill....
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Loved it, listening again right away.
- By Mitchell Cleary on 2021-07-20
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Radical Compassion
- Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN
- Written by: Tara Brach
- Narrated by: Tara Brach
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
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One of the most beloved and trusted mindfulness teachers in America offers a lifeline for difficult times: the RAIN meditation, which awakens our courage and heart....
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Inspiring
- By Amazon Customer on 2020-12-19
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Fear
- Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm
- Written by: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
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Without fear, we are able to see more clearly our connections to others. Without fear, we have more room for understanding and compassion....
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Great Audible
- By Aquarius Developments on 2021-07-25
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Why Buddhism Is True
- The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
- Written by: Robert Wright
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
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From one of America's greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness....
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Less about Buddhism, more about meditation.
- By Jean V. on 2019-05-03
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Prendre soin de l'enfant intérieur
- Written by: Thich Nhat Hanh, Bénédicte Genot
- Narrated by: Christian Bobet
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
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Vous avez l'impression de ne pas avoir suffisamment confiance en vous ? De manquer parfois de recul face aux épreuves du quotidien ? Et...
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You're It!
- On Hiding, Seeking, and Being Found
- Written by: Alan Watts
- Narrated by: Alan Watts
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
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Life is the ultimate game of hide and seek... and the good news is that you're it! With the combination of playful irreverence and penetrating insight that made him a legend in Western philosophy....
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love it
- By Shawn on 2018-07-15
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Fierce Self-Compassion
- How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive
- Written by: Kristin Neff
- Narrated by: Jean Ann Douglass
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
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The author of Self-Compassion follows up her groundbreaking book with new ideas that expand our notion of self-kindness and its capacity to transform our lives, showing women how to balance tender self-acceptance with fierce action to claim their power and change the world....
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Judgmental and biased
- By Katie Meilleur on 2023-01-25
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Comfortable with Uncertainty
- 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion
- Written by: Pema Chödrön
- Narrated by: Joanna Rotte
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
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This audiobook by Pema Chödrön offers short, stand-alone sections designed to help us cultivate compassion and awareness amid the challenges of daily living....
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listen to again and again
- By Andrew T on 2021-02-06
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Healing Mantras
- Written by: Thomas Ashely-Farrand
- Narrated by: Thomas Ashley-Farrand
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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Mantras - sacred sound syllables from the Vedic tradition - have been refined for thousands of years to promote inner healing, spiritual development...
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Grateful for these teachings
- By MCo on 2023-05-12
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Enlightenment Is an Accident
- Ancient Wisdom & Simple Practices to Make You Accident Prone
- Written by: Tim Burkett, Wanda Isle - editor
- Narrated by: Kyle Tait
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
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A warm-hearted guide to Buddhist practice for those ready to contend with the reality that enlightenment–the realization of non-self–can't be achieved by the self.
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
- Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
- Written by: Shunryu Suzuki
- Narrated by: Peter Coyote
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few. So begins this most beloved of all American Zen works....
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Abysmal audio quality
- By PublicName on 2021-03-05
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L'art du bonheur dans un monde incertain
- Written by: Howard Cutler, His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Narrated by: Laurent Jacquet
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
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Le Dalaï-Lama poursuit sa réflexion sur le bonheur en s'interrogeant sur la relation que chacun entretient avec les autres...
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Presence
- The Art of Being at Home in Yourself
- Written by: Tracy Cochran
- Narrated by: Carrington MacDuffie
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
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In twenty short chapters, meditation teacher Tracy Cochran encourages us to see presence as a living force—and to recognize and explore how that shows up in our lives....
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Buddhism Without Beliefs
- A Contemporary Guide to Awakening
- Written by: Stephen Batchelor
- Narrated by: Stephen Batchelor
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
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On Buddhism without Beliefs, celebrated teacher, translator, and former Buddhist monk Stephen Batchelor takes us back to the first years after the Buddha's awakening....
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Disappointing
- By Robert Peck on 2020-05-03
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The Five Invitations
- Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully
- Written by: Frank Ostaseski
- Narrated by: Frank Ostaseski
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
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Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight....
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The most profound book I’ve read. The narrator has such a beautiful smoothing voice
- By Kumar on 2022-10-20
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Reverse Meditation
- How to Use Your Pain and Most Difficult Emotions as the Doorway to Inner Freedom
- Written by: Andrew Holecek
- Narrated by: Andrew Holecek
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
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Disruptive practices to revolutionize your relationship with meditation and fully engage with the full breadth of your experience, Reverse Meditation is for anyone who wants to bring the challenges of life onto the path of awakening....
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Buddha's Brain
- The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love & Wisdom
- Written by: Rick Hanson Ph.D., Richard Mendius MD, Daniel J. Siegel M.D. - foreword
- Narrated by: Alan Bomar Jones
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
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The Buddha and other great teachers were born with brains built essentially like anyone else’s - and then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world....
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the second coming of Buddhism.
- By munnyman5 on 2019-09-26
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Why We Meditate
- The Science and Practice of Clarity and Compassion
- Written by: Daniel Goleman, Tsoknyi Rinpoche
- Narrated by: Adam Barr, Francois Chau
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
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A practical and soul-stirring guide to meditation that offers a much-needed antidote to the forces of stress that overwhelm so many of us....
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Leave It Be
- Alan Watts on the Art of Meditation
- Written by: Alan Watts
- Narrated by: Alan Watts
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
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The legendary author, speaker, and self-described "philosophical entertainer" Alan Watts delights us on audio with a wealth of illuminations into the spirit and art of meditation, spanning many traditions....
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The best
- By Michael J. Boyce on 2020-02-19
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Living Without Stress or Fear
- Essential Teachings on the True Source of Happiness
- Written by: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
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A life without stress or fear may seem like an impossible dream-yet Thich Nhat Hanh has spent a lifetime proving not only is it possible, but it is also within our grasp....
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Relieves anxiety, depression
- By Melanie on 2023-03-07
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The Long Discourses of the Buddha
- A Translation of the Dīgha Nikāya
- Written by: Bhikkhu Sujato
- Narrated by: Taradasa
- Length: 24 hrs and 21 mins
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The Long Discourses of the Buddha (Dīgha Nikāya) is the first of the five Nikāyas (Collections) in the Sutta Pitaka and has its own particular character. Unlike the others which contain thousands of shorter discourses (suttas), it comprises just 34 but of much longer length....
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loved it!
- By Thomas Witbeck on 2021-07-22
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You Belong
- A Call for Connection
- Written by: Sebene Selassie
- Narrated by: Sebene Selassie
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
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From much-admired meditation expert Sebene Selassie, You Belong is a call to action, exploring our tangled relationship with belonging, connection, and each other....
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The reflection we all need
- By Kyra T on 2024-04-06
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Mindfulness for Beginners
- Written by: Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Narrated by: Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins
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In Mindfulness for Beginners, Jon Kabat-Zinn gives you immediate access to a practice that can potentially add years to your life....
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most excellent for beginners, I would recommend
- By heathenann Blackcloud on 2019-04-17
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Opening to Oneness
- A Practical and Philosophical Guide to the Zen Precepts
- Written by: Nancy Mujo Baker
- Narrated by: Kathleen Li
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
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In Opening to Oneness, Zen teacher Nancy Baker offers a detailed path of practice for Zen students planning to take the precepts and for anyone, Buddhist or non-Buddhist, interested in deepening their personal study of ethical living.
Written by: Nancy Mujo Baker
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The Zen of Art
- With Notes on the Art of Life
- Written by: Carolyn Schlam
- Narrated by: Sara Van Beckum
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
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The Zen of Art starts with the premise that making art is akin to what happens when wind engages with a set of chimes. The chance encounter of source and instrument generates a song that enriches and elevates the moment. Author and artist Carolyn Schlam draws a parallel with what she calls the "Zen of Art"—the process of allowing creative expression to manifest in a natural and unencumbered fashion. Schlam tells her personal story of making art while applying the knowledge she has gained to live an "artful life" in chapters on courage, joy, beauty, love, and more.
Written by: Carolyn Schlam
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Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away
- Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering
- Written by: Ajahn Chah
- Narrated by: Peter Aronson
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
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Ajahn Chah was admired for the way he demystified the Buddhist teachings, presenting them in a remarkably simple and down-to-earth style for people of any background. He was a major influence and mentor for a generation of American Buddhist teachers. Previous books by Ajahn Chah have consisted of collections of short teachings on a wide variety of subjects. This new book focuses on the theme of impermanence, offering powerful remedies for overcoming our deep-seated fear of change, including guidance on letting go of attachments, living in the present, and taking up the practice of meditation.
Written by: Ajahn Chah
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Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself
- 40 Ways to Transform Your Inner Critic and Your Life
- Written by: Lori Deschene
- Narrated by: Camille Mazant
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself is a collection of vulnerable reflections and epiphanies from people who are learning to love themselves, just like you.
Written by: Lori Deschene
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Mindfulness for Beginners
- Nonfiction for Beginners
- Written by: A. J. Cameron
- Narrated by: Sobia Memon
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
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Dive into the transformative world of mindfulness with "Mindfulness for Beginners" your comprehensive gateway to inner peace and profound self-discovery! In this engaging and empowering guide, explore the rich tapestry of mindfulness from its ancient roots to its cutting-edge scientific validation. Uncover the fascinating history and delve into the groundbreaking research studies that illuminate its benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Written by: A. J. Cameron
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The Victorian Plague
- Written by: Kapeesh Prashar
- Narrated by: Kapeesh Prashar
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
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The Victorian Plague is a satire on self-awareness, religion and philosophy. The title is an allegory to what eastern theology dubs the ego, its effect on the conditioning of the modern primate and civilization as it currently stands. It is the author's unfiltered zeitgeist and theory of reality. The author presents a deconstruction of our modern-day perception of what reality is, what it means to be alive and presents some subjective theories of the historical influences that led us to arriving at the awareness that we currently rest at.
Written by: Kapeesh Prashar
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Opening to Oneness
- A Practical and Philosophical Guide to the Zen Precepts
- Written by: Nancy Mujo Baker
- Narrated by: Kathleen Li
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
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In Opening to Oneness, Zen teacher Nancy Baker offers a detailed path of practice for Zen students planning to take the precepts and for anyone, Buddhist or non-Buddhist, interested in deepening their personal study of ethical living.
Written by: Nancy Mujo Baker
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The Zen of Art
- With Notes on the Art of Life
- Written by: Carolyn Schlam
- Narrated by: Sara Van Beckum
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
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The Zen of Art starts with the premise that making art is akin to what happens when wind engages with a set of chimes. The chance encounter of source and instrument generates a song that enriches and elevates the moment. Author and artist Carolyn Schlam draws a parallel with what she calls the "Zen of Art"—the process of allowing creative expression to manifest in a natural and unencumbered fashion. Schlam tells her personal story of making art while applying the knowledge she has gained to live an "artful life" in chapters on courage, joy, beauty, love, and more.
Written by: Carolyn Schlam
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Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away
- Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering
- Written by: Ajahn Chah
- Narrated by: Peter Aronson
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Ajahn Chah was admired for the way he demystified the Buddhist teachings, presenting them in a remarkably simple and down-to-earth style for people of any background. He was a major influence and mentor for a generation of American Buddhist teachers. Previous books by Ajahn Chah have consisted of collections of short teachings on a wide variety of subjects. This new book focuses on the theme of impermanence, offering powerful remedies for overcoming our deep-seated fear of change, including guidance on letting go of attachments, living in the present, and taking up the practice of meditation.
Written by: Ajahn Chah
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Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself
- 40 Ways to Transform Your Inner Critic and Your Life
- Written by: Lori Deschene
- Narrated by: Camille Mazant
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself is a collection of vulnerable reflections and epiphanies from people who are learning to love themselves, just like you.
Written by: Lori Deschene
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Mindfulness for Beginners
- Nonfiction for Beginners
- Written by: A. J. Cameron
- Narrated by: Sobia Memon
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
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Dive into the transformative world of mindfulness with "Mindfulness for Beginners" your comprehensive gateway to inner peace and profound self-discovery! In this engaging and empowering guide, explore the rich tapestry of mindfulness from its ancient roots to its cutting-edge scientific validation. Uncover the fascinating history and delve into the groundbreaking research studies that illuminate its benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Written by: A. J. Cameron
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The Victorian Plague
- Written by: Kapeesh Prashar
- Narrated by: Kapeesh Prashar
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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The Victorian Plague is a satire on self-awareness, religion and philosophy. The title is an allegory to what eastern theology dubs the ego, its effect on the conditioning of the modern primate and civilization as it currently stands. It is the author's unfiltered zeitgeist and theory of reality. The author presents a deconstruction of our modern-day perception of what reality is, what it means to be alive and presents some subjective theories of the historical influences that led us to arriving at the awareness that we currently rest at.
Written by: Kapeesh Prashar
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Reflections on Silver River
- Tokme Zongpo's Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva
- Written by: Ken McLeod
- Narrated by: Ken McLeod
- Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins
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Reflections on Silver River consists of a new translation of Tokme Zongpo's Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva and a verse-by verse commentary. Ken McLeod's plain and simple English beautifully reflects the simplicity and directness of the original Tibetan. McLeod's commentary is full of provocative questions and inspiring descriptions of what it means to be awake and present in your life. Practical instruction, brief and to the point, is found in each of the verse commentaries.
Written by: Ken McLeod
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Parenting with Zen
- A Buddhist Monk’s Insight to Raising Children
- Written by: Kido Inoue
- Narrated by: Ralph Mitchell
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
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Parenting is not always fun, but the dynamism of life gives us excitement, discovery, and pleasure. This book is a record of my experiences of parenting and practices of Zen. I owe them all to my children. They are gifts from God, irreplaceable treasures. The more serious I was with parenting, the deeper it became. When I faced parenting with a passion like a flame and at other times with calmness like ice, my attention became as sharp as a blade, and I could see some essence. That was a moment when a fire in my heart became a flame.
Written by: Kido Inoue
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Lovingkindness
- The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
- Written by: Sharon Salzberg
- Narrated by: Sharon Salzberg
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
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Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy—both with others and with ourselves—creates feelings of pain and longing. But these feelings can also awaken in us the desire for freedom and the willingness to take up the spiritual path.
Written by: Sharon Salzberg
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Lotus Girl
- My Life at the Crossroads of Buddhism and America
- Written by: Helen Tworkov
- Narrated by: Helen Tworkov
- Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
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The daughter of an artist, Helen Tworkov grew up in the heady climate of the New York School of Abstract Expressionism; yet from an early age, she questioned the value of Western cultural norms. At the age of twenty-two, she set off for Japan, then traveled through Cambodia, India, and eventually to Tibetan refugee camps in Nepal. Set against the arresting cultural backdrop of the sixties and their legacy, this intimate self-portrait depicts Tworkov's search for a true home but also into the ways each of us can better understand and transform ourselves.
Written by: Helen Tworkov
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Summoned by the Earth
- Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World
- Written by: Cynthia Jurs
- Narrated by: Cynthia Jurs
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
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The most pressing question in these uncertain times may well be, How can we bring healing and protection to the Earth? It was this very question that Cynthia Jurs carried with her in 1990 as she climbed a path high in the Himalayas, to meet an old wise man in a cave a venerated lama from Nepal. In response to her question, the old lama gave her a formidable assignment based on an ancient practice from Tibet: she must procure earth treasure vases made of clay and potent medicines, fill them with prayers and symbolic offerings, and bury them around the world where healing is called for.
Written by: Cynthia Jurs
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Presence
- The Art of Being at Home in Yourself
- Written by: Tracy Cochran
- Narrated by: Carrington MacDuffie
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
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Mindfulness offers us a way to be fully in the present moment—and as we start to embrace this practice, we learn that our lives are made of present moments. That gift of presence is the palpable experience of awareness that appears when we remember to be mindful of those moments. In twenty short chapters, meditation teacher Tracy Cochran encourages us to see presence as a living force—and to recognize and explore how that shows up in our lives.
Written by: Tracy Cochran
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Zen Buddhism and Its Relation to Art
- Written by: Arthur Waley
- Narrated by: Denis Daly
- Length: 51 mins
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In this entertaining pamphlet, the author, who was an expert on the artistic traditions of China and Japan, examines the effect of Zen Buddhism on popular culture. He provides a perceptive thumbnail view of the development of Buddhism in the Far East, and engaging portraits of its luminary figures.
Written by: Arthur Waley
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Jesus Christ, Zen Master
- The Top 116 Sayings of An Enlightened Jesus (Zennish Series, Book 4)
- Written by: Matthew Barnes
- Narrated by: Kara Jackman
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Jesus Christ was a Zen master? In at least one version of early Christian belief, he sure sounded like one. The Jesus narrative that eventually won out was passed on to future generations while the losers had their books burned and adherents imprisoned, tortured, or put to death. Talk about issues with freedom of religion! Luckily, an early Christian group called the “Gnostics”, in seeing their beloved books burned and adherents mistreated, buried their most important works in hopes of future discovery.
Written by: Matthew Barnes
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The Book of Bushido
- The Complete Guide to Real Samurai Chivalry
- Written by: Antony Cummins
- Narrated by: John Chancer
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
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Dive into Japanese history—and discover who the samurai really were—in this fascinating study that reveals the flawed human warriors behind the idealistic myths.
Written by: Antony Cummins
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Enlightenment Is an Accident
- Ancient Wisdom & Simple Practices to Make You Accident Prone
- Written by: Tim Burkett, Wanda Isle - editor
- Narrated by: Kyle Tait
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
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A well-known spiritual saying goes, "Enlightenment is an accident. But we can make ourselves more accident-prone." As an authentic American Zen takes shape, enlightenment continues to be misunderstood as a project to be completed, a goal to be achieved, or a prize to be awarded. Tim Burkett's new book unhooks enlightenment from the hot air balloon of ego and brings it back down to earth.
Written by: Tim Burkett, and others
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Zen in the Vernacular
- Things As It Is
- Written by: Peter Coyote, Lewis Richmond
- Narrated by: Peter Coyote
- Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
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Exploring Buddha’s core teachings, the author shares his own secular and accessible interpretations of the Four Noble Truths, the Three Treasures, and the Eightfold Path within the context of his lineage and the teachings of his teacher and the teachers before him. He looks at Buddha’s teachings on our singular reality that appears as a multiplicity of things and on the “self” that perceives reality, translating powerful spiritual experience into the vernacular of modern life.
Written by: Peter Coyote, and others
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Good Karma
- How to Create the Causes of Happiness and Avoid the Causes of Suffering
- Written by: Thubten Chodron
- Narrated by: Peter Aronson
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
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Why do things happen the way they do in our lives? How do we create the causes for a happy life? The Buddhist practice of mind training gives us the answer to these questions: it involves overcoming our self-centered attitude and replacing it with an attitude that cherishes others. This, in turn, leads us to act in ways that naturally lead away from suffering and toward happiness—in short, to create good karma.
Written by: Thubten Chodron