Bestsellers
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Fear
- Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm
- By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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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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A great great book
- By Lana Abu Ayyash on 10-04-13
By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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The Way of Zen
- By: Alan Watts
- Narrated by: Jeremy Stockwell
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he delves into the origins and history of Zen to explain what it means for the world today with incredible clarity....
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Just fantastic.
- By Amazon Customer on 02-10-23
By: Alan Watts
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
- Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
- 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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terrific book. Horrible recording.
- By Matthew Wash on 06-29-18
By: Shunryu Suzuki
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True Love
- A Practice for Awakening the Heart
- By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: James Gimian
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Love might not be what we think it is. We all seek the happiness that comes from loving and being loved, yet we often find ourselves dissatisfied in our relationships....
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Practical compassion
- By Marquel S. on 05-22-18
By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Striking Thoughts
- Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living
- By: Bruce Lee
- Narrated by: Peter Kim
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Within the chapters of Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's incredible success - as an actor, martial artist, and inspiration to the world....
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Great book, awful audio book
- By Sam Vo on 06-17-20
By: Bruce Lee
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Old Path White Clouds
- Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
- By: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawn directly from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha's life....
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Breathtaking accomplishment!
- By Karamelfun on 05-14-16
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
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Fear
- Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm
- By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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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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A great great book
- By Lana Abu Ayyash on 10-04-13
By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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The Way of Zen
- By: Alan Watts
- Narrated by: Jeremy Stockwell
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
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With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he delves into the origins and history of Zen to explain what it means for the world today with incredible clarity....
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Just fantastic.
- By Amazon Customer on 02-10-23
By: Alan Watts
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
- Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
- 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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terrific book. Horrible recording.
- By Matthew Wash on 06-29-18
By: Shunryu Suzuki
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True Love
- A Practice for Awakening the Heart
- By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: James Gimian
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Love might not be what we think it is. We all seek the happiness that comes from loving and being loved, yet we often find ourselves dissatisfied in our relationships....
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Practical compassion
- By Marquel S. on 05-22-18
By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Striking Thoughts
- Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living
- By: Bruce Lee
- Narrated by: Peter Kim
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
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Within the chapters of Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's incredible success - as an actor, martial artist, and inspiration to the world....
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Great book, awful audio book
- By Sam Vo on 06-17-20
By: Bruce Lee
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Old Path White Clouds
- Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
- By: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawn directly from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha's life....
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Breathtaking accomplishment!
- By Karamelfun on 05-14-16
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
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You Are Here
- Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
- By: Sherab Chödzin Kohn - translator, Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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This moment is the gateway to enlightenment. It is the only moment we have to be joyful, mindful, and awake. The key is to be there for yourself - to learn to be fully present in your life....
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knowing who you are
- By Japhet Lopez on 08-08-20
By: Sherab Chödzin Kohn - translator, and others
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Marie Kondo's Kurashi at Home
- How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life
- By: Marie Kondo
- Narrated by: Traci Kato-Kiriyama
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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Transform your home into a haven of calm and achieve your ideal lifestyle with this inspirational guide, from the Netflix star and #1 bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up....
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Nothing New
- By rtay on 11-27-22
By: Marie Kondo
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Body and Mind Are One
- A Training in Mindfulness
- By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
- Original Recording
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Body and Mind Are One< is at once a practical teaching series covering fundamental Buddhist principles for a joyful life and a living transmission of insight....
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What a tremendous book!
- By Tara on 07-07-15
By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Leave It Be
- Alan Watts on the Art of Meditation
- By: Alan Watts
- Narrated by: Alan Watts
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Original Recording
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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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This is the same book as “you’re it”
- By vin72 on 01-30-20
By: Alan Watts
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Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
- By: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, True Dedication
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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We face a potent intersection of crises: ecological destruction, rising inequality, racial injustice, and the lasting impacts of a devastating pandemic. The situation is beyond urgent....
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Great Book. Hard For Me To Focus On Audible Though.
- By Cameron Catanzano on 02-15-22
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
- Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
- 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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*NOT* Unabridged
- By Nichael on 02-24-22
By: Shunryu Suzuki
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Essential Reiki
- A Complete Guide to an Ancient Healing Art
- By: Diane Stein
- Narrated by: Catherine Ho
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
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Reiki is an ancient and profoundly simple system of "laying on of hands" healing derived from Tibetan Buddhism. In the West, Reiki has been kept highly secret for many years. Essential Reiki presents full information on all three degrees of this healing system....
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Excellent performance. Appalling bad book.
- By mharr203 on 03-31-23
By: Diane Stein
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Spark Joy
- An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up
- By: Marie Kondo
- Narrated by: Sumalee Montano
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
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Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up has revolutionized homes - and lives - across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to her acclaimed KonMari Method....
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Yes, this works as an Audible.
- By Cynthia on 01-28-16
By: Marie Kondo
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An Introduction to Zen Buddhism
- By: D. T. Suzuki
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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One of the world's leading authorities on Zen Buddhism, D. T. Suzuki was the author of more than a hundred works on the subject in both Japanese and English, and was most instrumental in bringing the teachings of Zen Buddhism to the attention of the Western world....
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great introduction to zen
- By Cliente de Kindle on 05-07-23
By: D. T. Suzuki
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Silence
- The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise
- By: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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The Zen master and one of the world's most beloved teachers returns with a concise, practical guide to understanding and developing our most powerful inner resource....
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Nothing new, impractical
- By Mark on 09-11-16
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
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When Things Don't Go Your Way
- Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times
- By: Haemin Sunim, Charles La Shure - translator
- Narrated by: Lee Osorio
- Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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From renowned Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim, a guide to turning life's challenges into opportunities for self-discovery....
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Amazing book and audio
- By JD on 03-22-24
By: Haemin Sunim, and others
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Ordinary Wonder
- Zen Life and Practice
- By: Charlotte Joko Beck, Brenda Beck Hess
- Narrated by: Barbara Barnes
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Charlotte Joko Beck, one of the most influential Western-born Zen teachers, explores our “core beliefs” - the hidden, negative convictions we hold about ourselves that direct our thoughts and behavior and prevent us from experiencing life as it is....
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Thank you
- By fred on 08-01-21
By: Charlotte Joko Beck, and others
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Zen in the Art of Archery
- By: Eugen Herrigel
- Narrated by: Ralph Blum
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
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It is almost impossible to understand Zen by studying it as you would other intellectual pursuits. The best way to understand Zen is, simply, to Zen....
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Terrific!
- By Peter S. on 04-02-18
By: Eugen Herrigel
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Standing at the Edge
- Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet
- By: Joan Halifax
- Narrated by: Joan Halifax
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
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Joan Halifax has enriched thousands of lives around the world through her work as a humanitarian, a social activist, and an anthropologist and as a Buddhist teacher....
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A treasure
- By MMore on 10-14-18
By: Joan Halifax
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Shōbōgenzō
- The Treasure House of the Eye of the True Teaching
- By: Eihei Dōgen
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 55 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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The Shōbōgenzō is the recognized spiritual masterpiece by the 13th- century Japanese Sōtō Zen Master Eihei Dōgen. It is comprised of discourses that he gave to his disciples, in person or in writing, at various times between 1231 and his death 22 years later at age 53....
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I'm just amazed
- By Amazon Customer on 05-01-21
By: Eihei Dōgen
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The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha
- A Translation of the Majjhima Nikāya
- By: Bhikkhu Ñānamoli, Bhikkhu Bodhi
- Narrated by: Taradasa
- Length: 47 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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This book offers a complete translation of the Majjhima Nikāya, or Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, one of the major collections of texts in the Pāli Canon, the authorised scriptures of Theravada Buddhism....
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I can't believe it's FINALLY an audible book!
- By Yetanotherguy on 12-08-19
By: Bhikkhu Ñānamoli, and others
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The Art of Simple Living
- 100 Daily Practices from a Japanese Zen Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy
- By: Shunmyo Masuno
- Narrated by: Louis Ozawa Changchien
- Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
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Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally best-selling guide to simplifying your life by a Japanese monk who embodies the wisdom of Zen....
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Very good, but basic.
- By GardenBakingSprite on 06-14-20
By: Shunmyo Masuno
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The Other Side of Nothing
- The Zen Ethics of Time, Space, and Being
- By: Brad Warner
- Narrated by: Brad Warner
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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A listener-friendly guide to Zen Buddhist ethics for modern times. In the West, Zen Buddhism has a reputation for paradoxes that defy logic. In particular, the Buddhist concept of nonduality—the realization that everything in the Universe forms a single, integrated whole....
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Big fan of Brad Warner
- By Amazon Customer on 06-08-22
By: Brad Warner
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Buddhism Plain and Simple
- By: Steve Hagen
- Narrated by: William Hope
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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The observations and insights of the Buddha are practical and eminently down to earth, dealing exclusively with awareness in the here and now....
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Thrilled this Is Finally an Audiobook
- By Asha Ember on 01-28-17
By: Steve Hagen
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A Shift to Love
- Zen Stories & Lessons
- By: Alex Mill
- Narrated by: Alex Mill
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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We live in turbulent and uncertain times. Anger and hatred are dividing us instead of bringing us closer together. What's needed is not more of the same, but a deliberate shift to consciousness and love. Join Alex Mill, a former monk, as he guides you along his personal journey....
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Wisdom at it’s best
- By Amazon Customer on 06-24-23
By: Alex Mill
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Bring Me the Rhinoceros
- And Other Zen Koans That Will Save Your Life
- By: John Tarrant
- Narrated by: John Tarrant
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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Bring Me the Rhinoceros is an unusual guide to happiness and a can opener for your thinking. John Tarrant brings the heart of the koan tradition out into the open, reminding us that the old wisdom remains as vital as ever, a deep resource available to anyone in any place or time....
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enjoyable
- By Ryanne on 01-20-24
By: John Tarrant
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How to Focus
- Mindfulness Essentials, Book 9
- By: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Narrated by: John Sackville
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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The simple, refreshing meditations of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh give us the tools to cultivate concentration. Practicing mindfulness brings concentration, and concentration brings insight and understanding....
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
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The Book of Bushido
- The Complete Guide to Real Samurai Chivalry
- By: Antony Cummins
- Narrated by: John Chancer
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
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Outstanding material
- By Michael Guzman on 04-22-24
By: Antony Cummins
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Opening the Hand of Thought
- Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice
- By: Kosho Uchiyama, Tom Wright - editor translator, Jisho Warner - editor translator, and others
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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For over 30 years, Opening the Hand of Thought has offered an introduction to Zen Buddhism and meditation unmatched in clarity and power. This is the revised edition of Kosho Uchiyama's singularly incisive classic....
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One of the best books on Zazen
- By Otto Hannah on 09-07-23
By: Kosho Uchiyama, and others
New releases
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Shinto
- A Beginner's Guide: Exploring Japan's Ancient Spiritual Tradition
- By: Daphne Wood
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into the tranquil and profound world of Shinto with "Shinto: A Beginner's Guide." This book is your gateway to exploring the ancient spirituality that lies at the heart of Japan's cultural and natural beauty. Discover the Essence of Shinto: Unveil the mysteries of Shinto, where every mountain, river, and tree is imbued with the sacred presence of kami. Learn how these spirits influence and guide the daily lives of those who honor them. This guide makes the complex philosophy of Shinto accessible and engaging, allowing you to integrate its wisdom into your own life. Immerse in Cultural ...
By: Daphne Wood
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Meeting The True Dragon
- Zen Master Dogen's Fukanzazengi
- By: Daniel Gallagher
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Zen Master Dogen wrote the Fukanzazengi (Principles of Seated Meditation) in 1227 upon his return to Japan from China. More than just a treatise on the merits of meditation, the Fukanzazengi invites us to go deeper into our own meditation practice and experience the same depth of realization as the great Zen masters of the past. This commentary on this classic 13th century text attempts to make more accessible what Master Dogen calls the “inexpressible heart” of Zen.
By: Daniel Gallagher
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EMILY HERDS AN OX
- To Live a Life of Meaning in Grace
- By: Leon Isaac Drucker
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Emily Herds an Ox is a contemporary novel that utilizes the framework of the "Ten Ox Herding Pictures" from Zen Buddhism. The Ten Ox-herding Pictures have concretely depicted the process in which the imperfect, limited, and relative self (the little child) awakens to the perfect, unlimited, and absolute essential self (the ox), grasps it, tames it, forgets it, and completely incorporates it into the personality. The “Ten Ox Herding Pictures” shows the stages of Zen practice and enlightenment. Depicting both dramatic breakthroughs and plodding practice, it reconciles “sudden ...
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Opening to Oneness
- A Practical and Philosophical Guide to the Zen Precepts
- By: Nancy Mujo Baker
- Narrated by: Kathleen Li
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
By: Nancy Mujo Baker
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The Zen of Art
- With Notes on the Art of Life
- By: Carolyn Schlam
- Narrated by: Sara Van Beckum
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
By: Carolyn Schlam
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Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself
- 40 Ways to Transform Your Inner Critic and Your Life
- By: Lori Deschene
- Narrated by: Camille Mazant
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
By: Lori Deschene
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Shinto
- A Beginner's Guide: Exploring Japan's Ancient Spiritual Tradition
- By: Daphne Wood
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into the tranquil and profound world of Shinto with "Shinto: A Beginner's Guide." This book is your gateway to exploring the ancient spirituality that lies at the heart of Japan's cultural and natural beauty. Discover the Essence of Shinto: Unveil the mysteries of Shinto, where every mountain, river, and tree is imbued with the sacred presence of kami. Learn how these spirits influence and guide the daily lives of those who honor them. This guide makes the complex philosophy of Shinto accessible and engaging, allowing you to integrate its wisdom into your own life. Immerse in Cultural ...
By: Daphne Wood
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Meeting The True Dragon
- Zen Master Dogen's Fukanzazengi
- By: Daniel Gallagher
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Zen Master Dogen wrote the Fukanzazengi (Principles of Seated Meditation) in 1227 upon his return to Japan from China. More than just a treatise on the merits of meditation, the Fukanzazengi invites us to go deeper into our own meditation practice and experience the same depth of realization as the great Zen masters of the past. This commentary on this classic 13th century text attempts to make more accessible what Master Dogen calls the “inexpressible heart” of Zen.
By: Daniel Gallagher
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EMILY HERDS AN OX
- To Live a Life of Meaning in Grace
- By: Leon Isaac Drucker
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Emily Herds an Ox is a contemporary novel that utilizes the framework of the "Ten Ox Herding Pictures" from Zen Buddhism. The Ten Ox-herding Pictures have concretely depicted the process in which the imperfect, limited, and relative self (the little child) awakens to the perfect, unlimited, and absolute essential self (the ox), grasps it, tames it, forgets it, and completely incorporates it into the personality. The “Ten Ox Herding Pictures” shows the stages of Zen practice and enlightenment. Depicting both dramatic breakthroughs and plodding practice, it reconciles “sudden ...
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Opening to Oneness
- A Practical and Philosophical Guide to the Zen Precepts
- By: Nancy Mujo Baker
- Narrated by: Kathleen Li
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
By: Nancy Mujo Baker
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The Zen of Art
- With Notes on the Art of Life
- By: Carolyn Schlam
- Narrated by: Sara Van Beckum
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
By: Carolyn Schlam
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Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself
- 40 Ways to Transform Your Inner Critic and Your Life
- By: Lori Deschene
- Narrated by: Camille Mazant
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
By: Lori Deschene
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Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude
- Imperfection and Transcendence - Bilingual English and Japanese Texts
- By: Kamo no Chomei, Matthew Stavros
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Hojoki is an introspective poem written in the 13th century by the enigmatic Japanese hermit Kamo no Chomei, who as a young man served in the capital as official court poet, but later in life withdrew from society.
By: Kamo no Chomei, and others
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The Victorian Plague
- 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.
By: Kapeesh Prashar
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A Walden Within
- Everyday Disruption
- By: W J O'Reilly
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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This introspective book chronicles the author's inner journey of self-discovery. Flowing freely between memoir, philosophy, and dreamscape, the author delves deep into the landscapes of his psyche, seeking to excavate insight and transcend old patterns. Rather than conforming to traditional narrative structures, the book embraces a neo-Jungian style focused on plumbing the subconscious through raw, uncensored self-expression. The author allows his pen to roam wildly across subjects from childhood memories to political musings to mystical visions, following intuition rather than logic. The ...
By: W J O'Reilly
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Parenting with Zen
- A Buddhist Monk’s Insight to Raising Children
- 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.
By: Kido Inoue
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Serenity Now
- Embracing Zen Simplicity for a Peaceful Mind
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
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Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards inner peace and clarity? "Serenity Now" is your key to unlocking the tranquil wisdom of Zen. This potent guide teases open the curtains to reveal a refreshing perspective on life – one that transcends the noise, haste, and constant demands of our modern world. In "Serenity Now," you will be gently led down the path of non-attachment. Beginning with a rich historical overview, explore the deep roots of Zen philosophy and unravel the common misconceptions that cloud its true meaning. Delve into the concept of detachment and ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Whispers from the Woods: Embracing the Art of Shinrin-Yoku
- A Guide to Forest Bathing and Nature Immersion
- By: Joe Bailey
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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Whispers from the Woods: Embracing the Ancient Art of Shinrin-Yoku In the heart of Japan’s verdant forests, a secret beckons—the gentle invitation of nature herself, a call to ‘forest bathe’ in her embrace. This is shinrin-yoku, a serenade to the soul, the dance of dappled sunlight and the rustling of ancient leaves. Have you ever felt the world’s weight on your shoulders? Have you ever felt crushed and constrained by urban chaos and the technological chains that bind our modern souls? Discover the age-old Japanese art of forest bathing, a practice that mingles the Zen stillness ...
By: Joe Bailey
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Zen Buddhism and Its Relation to Art
- 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.
By: Arthur Waley
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Jesus Christ, Zen Master
- The Top 116 Sayings of An Enlightened Jesus (Zennish Series, Book 4)
- By: Matthew Barnes
- Narrated by: Kara Jackman
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
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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.
By: Matthew Barnes
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Enlightenment Is an Accident
- Ancient Wisdom & Simple Practices to Make You Accident Prone
- 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.
By: Tim Burkett, and others
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The Book of Bushido
- The Complete Guide to Real Samurai Chivalry
- 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.
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Outstanding material
- By Michael Guzman on 04-22-24
By: Antony Cummins
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Mindfulness Explained - The Mindful Solution to Stress, Depression, and Chronic Unhappiness
- Mindfulness Meditation, Mindfulness for Beginners, Peace of Mind, Manage Stress, Spirituality
- By: C.K. Murray
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 56 mins
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Mindfulness Explained – Learn How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life Today This mindful approach to living will show you everything you need to know for a healthier, happier, more peaceful life. Your mindful solution begins today...Let's be honest. In today's modern world, many of us lose touch with the moment. Fortunately, this is where mindful living comes into play. Through daily mindfulness exercises, we can all regain our footing in life. Master mindfulness by reaching a state that no amount of stress or unhappiness can touch! Have you ever struggled to focus in and feel good? Does ...
By: C.K. Murray
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Zen in the Vernacular
- Things As It Is
- 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.
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Great look at zen from a personal western perspective
- By Matthew Fisher on 04-16-24
By: Peter Coyote, and others