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The Art of Living
- Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now
- 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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OK
- By Amazon Customer on 06-07-17
By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Becoming Nobody
- The Essential Ram Dass Collection
- By: Ram Dass
- Narrated by: Ram Dass
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
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As featured in the Ram Dass documentary film Becoming Nobody, five essential live teaching sessions on audio, presented here in their entirety....
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Listening to Ram Dass in Dec 2019
- By Jane Martin on 24-12-19
By: Ram Dass
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Why Buddhism Is True
- The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
- 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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One of the best books on secular Buddhism and it's relationship to natural selection and neuroscience
- By Amazon Customer on 12-09-17
By: Robert Wright
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A Book of Five Rings
- The Strategy of Musashi
- By: Miyamoto Musashi
- Narrated by: Alec Sand
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
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Legendary 17th century swordsman Miyamoto Musashi’s exposition of sword fighting, strategy and zen philosophy....
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horrible
- By Anonymous User on 20-07-20
By: Miyamoto Musashi
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The Upanishads
- By: Eknath Easwaran
- Narrated by: Paul Bazely
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
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Easwaran’s best-selling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the Upanishads is reliable, enjoyable, and profound....
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As Expected! A great classic translation!
- By anon on 16-12-22
By: Eknath Easwaran
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The Secret of Secrets
- The Secret of the Golden Flower
- By: Osho
- Narrated by: Osho
- Length: 53 hrs and 32 mins
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This series of talks is on one of the most esoteric treatises in the world. It will show you the way to become more than the body and the way to bloom....
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loved it
- By PETER on 20-10-17
By: Osho
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The Art of Living
- Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now
- By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Gabra Zackman
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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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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OK
- By Amazon Customer on 06-07-17
By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Becoming Nobody
- The Essential Ram Dass Collection
- By: Ram Dass
- Narrated by: Ram Dass
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
- Original Recording
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As featured in the Ram Dass documentary film Becoming Nobody, five essential live teaching sessions on audio, presented here in their entirety....
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Listening to Ram Dass in Dec 2019
- By Jane Martin on 24-12-19
By: Ram Dass
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Why Buddhism Is True
- The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
- By: Robert Wright
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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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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One of the best books on secular Buddhism and it's relationship to natural selection and neuroscience
- By Amazon Customer on 12-09-17
By: Robert Wright
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A Book of Five Rings
- The Strategy of Musashi
- By: Miyamoto Musashi
- Narrated by: Alec Sand
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Legendary 17th century swordsman Miyamoto Musashi’s exposition of sword fighting, strategy and zen philosophy....
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horrible
- By Anonymous User on 20-07-20
By: Miyamoto Musashi
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The Upanishads
- By: Eknath Easwaran
- Narrated by: Paul Bazely
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
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Easwaran’s best-selling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the Upanishads is reliable, enjoyable, and profound....
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As Expected! A great classic translation!
- By anon on 16-12-22
By: Eknath Easwaran
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The Secret of Secrets
- The Secret of the Golden Flower
- By: Osho
- Narrated by: Osho
- Length: 53 hrs and 32 mins
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This series of talks is on one of the most esoteric treatises in the world. It will show you the way to become more than the body and the way to bloom....
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loved it
- By PETER on 20-10-17
By: Osho
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Mahabharata: The Greatest Spiritual Epic of All Time
- By: Krishna Dharma
- Narrated by: Sarvabhavana Das
- Length: 45 hrs and 35 mins
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Said to be the world's longest poem, Mahabharata was originally composed in 100,000 Sanskrit verses by the ancient Indian sage Vyasa....
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Wish I could give it 10 stars
- By Vraja on 15-09-15
By: Krishna Dharma
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Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition
- By: Christopher D. Wallis
- Narrated by: Christopher D. Wallis
- Length: 19 hrs and 4 mins
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Tantra Illuminated takes the listener on a fascinating journey to the very heart of original Tantra: its key teachings, foundational lineages, and transformative practices....
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Wonderful
- By Kesava on 24-06-16
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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
- Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
- By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: René Ruiz
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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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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Excellent overview
- By Anonymous User on 12-02-20
By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Ramayana
- India's Immortal Tale of Adventure, Love and Wisdom
- By: Krishna Dharma, Valmiki Ramayana
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 19 hrs and 13 mins
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Ramayana must rank as one of the most loved and revered books of all time. A part of India's ancient Vedas, it is a beautiful story of romance and adventure....
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recommended
- By Florian on 13-10-17
By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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Krishnamurti: Reflections on the Self
- By: Jiddu Krishnamurti
- Narrated by: Jim Tedder
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Described by the Dalai Lama as “one of the greatest thinkers of the age”, Jiddu Krishnamurti has influenced millions throughout the 20th century....
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Neti neti!
- By tarquino on 22-06-15
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Big Panda and Tiny Dragon
- By: James Norbury
- Narrated by: Jason Isaacs
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Friends Big Panda and Tiny Dragon journey through the seasons of the year together, day and night, in rain and in sun. Travelling through nature, they find hope and inspiration in the world around them, realising that even in the darkest of days, spring will always return....
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lovely book
- By Petra on 02-11-23
By: James Norbury
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The Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi: Self-Inquiry Meditation in Easy Steps
- The Secret of Now, Book 11
- By: A.J. Parr
- Narrated by: Fritz Angelo
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
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Who was the 20th-century Indian sage known as Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi? How did he attain enlightenment and become one of the most celebrated spiritual masters of his time? The Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi offers you the answers to these profound questions....
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Fascinating and helpful.
- By Thamesis on 31-01-24
By: A.J. Parr
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A Still Forest Pool: The Insight Meditation of Achaan Chah
- Quest Book
- By: Achaan Chah, Paul Breiter, Ajahn Chah
- Narrated by: Tim H. Dixon
- Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
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Buddhist master Achaan Chah spent years meditating in a forest monastery of Thailand. This remarkable book reflects his simple and powerful message as well as the quiet, joyful Buddhist practice of dhudanga, or "everyday mindfulness", with profound insights for the West....
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Beautiful instruction.
- By Thamesis on 21-04-21
By: Achaan Chah, and others
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Near Enemies of the Truth
- Avoid the Pitfalls of the Spiritual Life and Become Radically Free
- By: Christopher D. Wallis
- Narrated by: Christopher Wallis
- Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
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In his third book, Tantric philosopher and Oxford scholar Dr. Christopher Wallis calls out the seemingly helpful spiritual platitudes dominating our current culture....
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Dreaming Through Darkness
- Shine Light into the Shadow to Live the Life of Your Dreams
- By: Charlie Morley
- Narrated by: Charlie Morley
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
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The Shadow is the part of us made up of all that we hide from others: our shame, our fears, and our wounds, but also our divine spirit, our blinding beauty, and our hidden talents....
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Really Useful Book
- By alan creedon on 19-05-18
By: Charlie Morley
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Just So
- An Odyssey into the Cosmic Web of Connection, Play, and True Pleasure
- By: Alan Watts
- Narrated by: Alan Watts
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
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With Just So, the celebrated philosopher and self-described "spiritual entertainer" invites us to explore the hidden dimensions that shape both the cosmos and our personal experience of it....
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Brilliant
- By Davie on 02-09-17
By: Alan Watts
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Losing Ourselves
- Learning to Live Without a Self
- By: Jay L. Garfield
- Narrated by: Eric Meyers
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
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This audiobook narrated by Eric Meyers reveals why you don’t have a self—and why that’s a good thing....
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Self delusion
- By Ognjen on 22-05-23
By: Jay L. Garfield
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The Way of the Bodhisattva
- Shambhala
- By: Shantideva, Padmakara Translation Group, the Dalai Lama - foreword, and others
- Narrated by: Wulstan Fletcher
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience....
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No foreword or commentary
- By Gerry on 26-02-20
By: Shantideva, and others
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Buddhism: Step by Step Guide to Practice Buddhism in Your Everyday Life
- By: David Shaw
- Narrated by: Leigh Adams
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
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This audiobook contains a basic overview of Buddhism, including the life of Buddha and the various kinds of Buddhism that have developed. It takes a look at all the key concepts and most important teachings, methods, and insights in a way that is easy to understand....
By: David Shaw
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Magic and Mystery in Tibet
- By: Alexandra David-Neel
- Narrated by: Clay Lomakayu
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
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Many men have written about Tibet and its secret lore, but few have actually penetrated it to learn its ancient wisdom. Among those few was Madame Alexandra David-Neel, a French orientalist. A practicing Buddhist...she actually lived in Tibet for more than 14 years....
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Excellent, a must read.
- By ums on 13-09-22
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The Noble Eightfold Path
- Way to the End of Suffering
- By: Bhikkhu Bodhi
- Narrated by: Neha Shroff
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
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This audiobook offers a clear, concise account of the Eightfold Path prescribed to uproot and eliminate the deep underlying cause of suffering—ignorance....
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The core of all Buddhism
- By 🐵 on 11-01-23
By: Bhikkhu Bodhi
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An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice
- A Handbook for Kriya Initiates in the Tradition of Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar, Paramahansa Yogananda and Roy Eugene Davis
- By: Ryan Kurczak
- Narrated by: Ryan Kurczak
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice contains all you need to know to prepare for Kriya Initiation and to begin practicing Kriya Yoga. If you are looking for one of the most effective approaches to Kriya Yoga, you will find it in this audiobook.
By: Ryan Kurczak
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Never Mind - A Journey into Non-duality
- By: Wayne Liquorman
- Narrated by: John Balgrove
- Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins
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Written by Wayne Liquorman with characteristic humor, irreverence, and profound insight, this audiobook provides a bold new look at the nature of existence. If one wants to remain in the moment, what does one do about the mind? Never mind! The mind does what the mind does....
By: Wayne Liquorman
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The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way
- Nagarjuna's Mulamadhyamakakarika
- By: Nāgārjuna, Jay L. Garfield - translator
- Narrated by: Zehra Jane Naqvi
- Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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The Buddhist saint Nāgārjuna, who lived in South India in approximately the second century CE, is undoubtedly the most important, influential, and widely studied Mahāyāna Buddhist philosopher....
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The very deepest of philosophies
- By Self25 on 01-11-22
By: Nāgārjuna, and others
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The Gay Science (The Joyful Wisdom)
- By: Friedrich Nietzsche
- Narrated by: Michael Lunts
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
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The Gay Science (The Joyful Wisdom) is one of Nietzsche's greatest books....
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truly a must listen!
- By Anonymous User on 09-04-19
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Somatic Descent
- Experiencing the Ultimate Intelligence of the Body
- By: Reginald A. Ray Ph.D.
- Narrated by: Reginald A. Ray Ph.D.
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
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Tune in to the natural wisdom of your body, refine and amplify it, and explore it fully. Pioneering teacher Dr. Reggie Ray presents a fascinating program on this rich dimension of Tibetan Buddhism....
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Authentic, profound, valuable
- By BRizzleBen on 25-10-17
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Happiness, Love, and Liberation
- Insights and Teachings from Buddhist Psychology
- By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
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With Happiness, Love, and Liberation, you will join Thich Nhat Hanh for seven sessions of advanced teachings and rare insights discovered throughout his seven-decade inquiry....
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This is a wonderful and beautiful book
- By Brother Yonten on 19-06-18
By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Bhakti Shakti
- Goddess of Divine Love (The Bhakti Series, Book 2)
- By: Pranada Comtois
- Narrated by: Pranada Comtois
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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The wisdom goddesses of yoga who embody shakti, or sacred energy, continue to gain popularity as we become familiar with the ways they help us break through negativity, trauma, and dysfunction to attain self-love, peace, and abundance....
By: Pranada Comtois
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The Heart Sutra
- Becoming a Buddha Through Meditation
- By: Osho
- Narrated by: Osho
- Length: 16 hrs and 24 mins
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The Heart Sutra, originally a very short set of verses, was given in privacy as a message to one of Buddha's close disciples, Sariputra, specifically addressed to him....
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Amazing
- By Mikey on 10-08-18
By: Osho
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An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice
- A Handbook for Kriya Initiates in the Tradition of Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar, Paramahansa Yogananda and Roy Eugene Davis
- By: Ryan Kurczak
- Narrated by: Ryan Kurczak
- Length: 8 hrs
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An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice contains all you need to know to prepare for Kriya Initiation and to begin practicing Kriya Yoga. If you are looking for one of the most effective approaches to Kriya Yoga, you will find it in this audiobook. Based on over two decades of actual experience practicing and teaching Kriya Yoga, this book demystifies the process, and explains the proper integration between meditation and living a full life.
By: Ryan Kurczak
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Buddhist Meditation
- Classic Teachings from Tibet
- By: Kurtis R. Schaeffer
- Narrated by: Lee Osorio
- Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
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Drawn from Tibet's rich contemplative literature, Buddhist Meditation offers classic exercises focused on the opportunities and challenges of life; cultivating inner calm; fostering a wider perspective on oneself in relationship to others; working with negative emotions, and the highest values of the Buddhist tradition, love and compassion.
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How to Connect
- By: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Narrated by: John Sackville
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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In this enlightening series world-renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares the essential foundations of mindful practise and mediation. From unlocking the connection to our inner self, forging deeper and more meaningful bonds with those around us to discovering a true sense of oneness with our natural world, this is the essential guide to help you master the art of connection.
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
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The Buddha's Teachings as Philosophy
- By: Mark Siderits
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
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Mark Siderits's The Buddha's Teachings As Philosophy explores three different systems of thought that arose from core claims of the Buddha. By detailing and critically examining key arguments made by the Buddha and developed by later Buddhist philosophers, Siderits investigates the Buddha's teachings as philosophy: a set of claims—in this case, claims about the nature of the world and our place in it—supported by rational argumentation and, here, developed with a variety of systematic results.
By: Mark Siderits
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Rebel Sage
- Dissecting Confucianism's Ever-Evolving Legacy
- By: Belief Bites
- Narrated by: Jodi Grochal
- Length: 39 mins
- Unabridged
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This book offers a lucid exploration of Confucianism, weaving through its core principles, canonical texts, practical applications, and its interaction with modernity. Whether you are a curious novice or a seasoned scholar, this book invites you to delve into the rich tapestry of ideas that Confucianism offers, its echoes in modern-day societies, and its potential contributions to contemporary ethical debates and sustainability.
By: Belief Bites
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Myths of the Asanas
- The Stories at the Heart of the Yoga Tradition
- By: Alanna Kaivalya, Arjuna van der Kooij
- Narrated by: Alanna Kaivalya
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
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Many yoga practitioners explore the benefits of yoga through its poses, but did you know that the magic and mystery of yoga lie within the power of yogic mythology? Myths of the Asanas was the first book to collect and retell the ancient tales of yogic myth to a modern audience, and has since become a beloved resource for yoga practitioners and instructors the world over. This expanded edition contains nine unheard stories about some of the yoga world's most beloved poses.
By: Alanna Kaivalya, and others
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An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice
- A Handbook for Kriya Initiates in the Tradition of Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar, Paramahansa Yogananda and Roy Eugene Davis
- By: Ryan Kurczak
- Narrated by: Ryan Kurczak
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice contains all you need to know to prepare for Kriya Initiation and to begin practicing Kriya Yoga. If you are looking for one of the most effective approaches to Kriya Yoga, you will find it in this audiobook. Based on over two decades of actual experience practicing and teaching Kriya Yoga, this book demystifies the process, and explains the proper integration between meditation and living a full life.
By: Ryan Kurczak
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Buddhist Meditation
- Classic Teachings from Tibet
- By: Kurtis R. Schaeffer
- Narrated by: Lee Osorio
- Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawn from Tibet's rich contemplative literature, Buddhist Meditation offers classic exercises focused on the opportunities and challenges of life; cultivating inner calm; fostering a wider perspective on oneself in relationship to others; working with negative emotions, and the highest values of the Buddhist tradition, love and compassion.
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How to Connect
- By: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Narrated by: John Sackville
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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In this enlightening series world-renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares the essential foundations of mindful practise and mediation. From unlocking the connection to our inner self, forging deeper and more meaningful bonds with those around us to discovering a true sense of oneness with our natural world, this is the essential guide to help you master the art of connection.
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
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The Buddha's Teachings as Philosophy
- By: Mark Siderits
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Mark Siderits's The Buddha's Teachings As Philosophy explores three different systems of thought that arose from core claims of the Buddha. By detailing and critically examining key arguments made by the Buddha and developed by later Buddhist philosophers, Siderits investigates the Buddha's teachings as philosophy: a set of claims—in this case, claims about the nature of the world and our place in it—supported by rational argumentation and, here, developed with a variety of systematic results.
By: Mark Siderits
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Rebel Sage
- Dissecting Confucianism's Ever-Evolving Legacy
- By: Belief Bites
- Narrated by: Jodi Grochal
- Length: 39 mins
- Unabridged
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This book offers a lucid exploration of Confucianism, weaving through its core principles, canonical texts, practical applications, and its interaction with modernity. Whether you are a curious novice or a seasoned scholar, this book invites you to delve into the rich tapestry of ideas that Confucianism offers, its echoes in modern-day societies, and its potential contributions to contemporary ethical debates and sustainability.
By: Belief Bites
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Myths of the Asanas
- The Stories at the Heart of the Yoga Tradition
- By: Alanna Kaivalya, Arjuna van der Kooij
- Narrated by: Alanna Kaivalya
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Many yoga practitioners explore the benefits of yoga through its poses, but did you know that the magic and mystery of yoga lie within the power of yogic mythology? Myths of the Asanas was the first book to collect and retell the ancient tales of yogic myth to a modern audience, and has since become a beloved resource for yoga practitioners and instructors the world over. This expanded edition contains nine unheard stories about some of the yoga world's most beloved poses.
By: Alanna Kaivalya, and others