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Psychotherapy East and West

by Alan Watts ...

Narrated by Jeremy Arthur ...

Unabridged

5 hours 36 min

Before he became a counterculture hero, Alan Watts was known as an incisive scholar of Eastern and Western psychology and philosophy. In this 1961 classic, Watts demonstrates his deep understanding of both Western psychotherapy and the Eastern spiritual philosophies of Buddhism, Taoism, Vedanta, and Yoga.He examines the problem of humans in a seemingly hostile universe in ways that question the ... Read more

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Before he became a counterculture hero, Alan Watts was known as an incisive scholar of Eastern and Western psychology and philosophy. In this 1961 classic, Watts demonstrates his deep understanding of both Western psychotherapy and the Eastern spiritual philosophies of Buddhism, Taoism, Vedanta, and Yoga.He examines the problem of humans in a seemingly hostile universe in ways that question the
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Yamas & Niyamas

Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice

by Deborah Adele ...

Narrated by Laura Jennings ...

Unabridged

4 hours 18 min

The first two limbs of the eight-fold path of yoga sutras—the basic text for classical yoga—are examined in this spiritual guide to the practice of yoga. Foundational to all yogic thought, they are considered to be the guidelines to the yoga way of living that free individuals to take ownership of their lives, direct them toward the fulfillment they seek, and gain the skills to choose attitude, ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The first two limbs of the eight-fold path of yoga sutras—the basic text for classical yoga—are examined in this spiritual guide to the practice of yoga. Foundational to all yogic thought, they are considered to be the guidelines to the yoga way of living that free individuals to take ownership of their lives, direct them toward the fulfillment they seek, and gain the skills to choose attitude,
... Read more
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The Tao of Physics

An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism

by Fritjof Capra ...

Narrated by Michael McConnohie ...

Abridged

3 hours 7 min

"Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science, but man needs both." —Fritjof Capra, Ph.D.Their paths to the truth could not be more different—but the amazing thing is that, in their own ways, the mystics and the scientists are discovering the same truths about our world. In non-technical language, with no complex mathematics or formulae, this thought-provoking program ... Read more

$15.99 USD

"Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science, but man needs both." —Fritjof Capra, Ph.D.Their paths to the truth could not be more different—but the amazing thing is that, in their own ways, the mystics and the scientists are discovering the same truths about our world. In non-technical language, with no complex mathematics or formulae, this thought-provoking program
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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu, Thomas Cleary ...

Narrated by Lloyd James ...

Series series Shambhala
Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

For more than 2,000 years, Sun Tzu's The Art of War has provided leaders with essential advice on battlefield tactics, managing troops and terrain, and employing cunning and deception. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone for the Western struggle for survival and success, whether in battle, in business or in relationships. Now, in this crisp, accessible new ... Read more

$7.99 USD

For more than 2,000 years, Sun Tzu's The Art of War has provided leaders with essential advice on battlefield tactics, managing troops and terrain, and employing cunning and deception. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone for the Western struggle for survival and success, whether in battle, in business or in relationships. Now, in this crisp, accessible new
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Opening the Hand of Thought

Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice

by Kosho Uchiyama, Tom Wright, Jisho Warner, Shohaku Okumura ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

6 hours 15 min

For over thirty 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.This new edition contains even more useful material: new prefaces, an index, and extended endnotes, in addition to a revised glossary. As Jisho Warner writes in her preface, Opening ... Read more

$19.99 USD

For over thirty 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.This new edition contains even more useful material: new prefaces, an index, and extended endnotes, in addition to a revised glossary. As Jisho Warner writes in her preface, Opening
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Meaning of Happiness, The

The Quest for Freedom of the Spirit in Modern Psychology and the Wisdom of the East

by Alan Watts ...

Narrated by Kern Schmidt ...

Unabridged

7 hours 1 min

Deep down, most people think that happiness comes from having or doing something. Here, in Alan Watts’s groundbreaking third book (originally published in 1940), he offers a more challenging thesis: authentic happiness comes from embracing life as a whole in all its contradictions and paradoxes, an attitude that Watts calls the “way of acceptance.” Drawing on Eastern philosophy, Western mysticism, ... Read more

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Deep down, most people think that happiness comes from having or doing something. Here, in Alan Watts’s groundbreaking third book (originally published in 1940), he offers a more challenging thesis: authentic happiness comes from embracing life as a whole in all its contradictions and paradoxes, an attitude that Watts calls the “way of acceptance.” Drawing on Eastern philosophy, Western mysticism,
... Read more
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Dokkōdō, The

The Way of Walking Alone

by Miyamoto Musashi ...

Narrated by Paul Viandox ...

Unabridged

6 min

A testament to the way of solitude and simplicity, the 21 precepts of the Dokkōdō, also known as The Way of Walking Alone, is one of Musashi's principal legacies. Inspired by his life of combat and the bushido code, Miyamoto Musashi wrote the Dokkōdō in Japan in 1645, to pass on his wisdom and philosophy of life before he died. In the short text, the master duelist shares 21 precepts for healthy ... Read more

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A testament to the way of solitude and simplicity, the 21 precepts of the Dokkōdō, also known as The Way of Walking Alone, is one of Musashi's principal legacies. Inspired by his life of combat and the bushido code, Miyamoto Musashi wrote the Dokkōdō in Japan in 1645, to pass on his wisdom and philosophy of life before he died. In the short text, the master duelist shares 21 precepts for healthy
... Read more
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Being Peace

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Narrated by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Series series Classic Dharma Talks by Thich Nhat Hanh
Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

Developing upon teachings on the art of mindful living begun in Being Peace, Thich Nhat Hanh shows the connection between inner peace and peace on earth. Recorded live in New York in 1991, he teaches us how mindful breathing and awareness is refreshing and healing, and how it can be used as the basis for examining the roots of war and social problems. His vision for rebuilding society through ... Read more

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Developing upon teachings on the art of mindful living begun in Being Peace, Thich Nhat Hanh shows the connection between inner peace and peace on earth. Recorded live in New York in 1991, he teaches us how mindful breathing and awareness is refreshing and healing, and how it can be used as the basis for examining the roots of war and social problems. His vision for rebuilding society through
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365 Days of Tao

A Daily One-Page Guide to the Tao Te Ching for Simplicity, Stillness, and a Calmer Life

by Dae Lee, Airplane Mode ...

Narrated by Robert Morgan ...

Unabridged

14 hours

Want peace, simplicity, and daily wisdom at your fingertips?365 Days of Tao makes ancient Taoist teachings effortlessly accessible in just one page per day. Discover practical reflections drawn from the timeless Tao Te Ching, Laozi's profound wisdom, and the influential texts of Zhuangzi, Liezi, Wang Bi, Heshang Gong, and modern thinkers like Ursula K. Le Guin and Burton Watson.Quick Daily Habit:< ... Read more

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Want peace, simplicity, and daily wisdom at your fingertips?365 Days of Tao makes ancient Taoist teachings effortlessly accessible in just one page per day. Discover practical reflections drawn from the timeless Tao Te Ching, Laozi's profound wisdom, and the influential texts of Zhuangzi, Liezi, Wang Bi, Heshang Gong, and modern thinkers like Ursula K. Le Guin and Burton Watson.Quick Daily Habit:<
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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The

by Patanjali ...

Narrated by Ron Welch ...

Unabridged

4 hours 5 min

Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment with "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" by Patanjali, now available as a transformative audiobook. In this ancient text, listeners will explore the foundational teachings of yoga and delve into the principles and practices that have guided practitioners for centuries.As the narrative unfolds, listeners will be introduced to the ... Read more

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Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment with "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" by Patanjali, now available as a transformative audiobook. In this ancient text, listeners will explore the foundational teachings of yoga and delve into the principles and practices that have guided practitioners for centuries.As the narrative unfolds, listeners will be introduced to the
... Read more
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Planting Seeds

Practicing Mindfulness with Children

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Narrated by The Monks and Nuns at Plum Village ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

Any adult wishing to plant seeds of peace, relaxation, and awareness in children will find this program helpful. It is full of wisdom on how to simply be with children and nourish their compassion for themselves and others. The program has inspiring recordings of all the songs in the book, Planting Seeds, as well as a guided pebble meditation, total relaxation, and children's touching the earth. ... Read more

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Any adult wishing to plant seeds of peace, relaxation, and awareness in children will find this program helpful. It is full of wisdom on how to simply be with children and nourish their compassion for themselves and others. The program has inspiring recordings of all the songs in the book, Planting Seeds, as well as a guided pebble meditation, total relaxation, and children's touching the earth.
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Nietzsche and Buddhism

A Study in Nihilism and Ironic Affinities

by Robert Morrison ...

Narrated by Michael Lunts ...

Unabridged

10 hours 36 min

Morrison offers an illuminating study of two linked traditions that have figured prominently in 20th-century thought: Buddhism and the philosophy of Nietzsche.Nietzsche admired Buddhism, but saw it as a dangerously nihilistic religion; he forged his own affirmative philosophy in reaction against the nihilism that he feared would overwhelm Europe. Morrison shows that Nietzsche's influential view of ... Read more

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Morrison offers an illuminating study of two linked traditions that have figured prominently in 20th-century thought: Buddhism and the philosophy of Nietzsche.Nietzsche admired Buddhism, but saw it as a dangerously nihilistic religion; he forged his own affirmative philosophy in reaction against the nihilism that he feared would overwhelm Europe. Morrison shows that Nietzsche's influential view of
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The Essence of Chan

A Guide to Life and Practice according to the Teachings of Bodhidharma

by Guo Gu ...

Narrated by Daniel Henning ...

Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

Clear and illuminating commentary on one of Bodhidharma's most important texts—designed to help Chan practitioners apply timeless and essential advice to their practiceLegend has it that more than a thousand years ago an Indian Buddhist monk named Bodhidharma arrived in China. His approach to teaching was unlike that of any of the Buddhist missionaries who had come to China before him. He ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Clear and illuminating commentary on one of Bodhidharma's most important texts—designed to help Chan practitioners apply timeless and essential advice to their practiceLegend has it that more than a thousand years ago an Indian Buddhist monk named Bodhidharma arrived in China. His approach to teaching was unlike that of any of the Buddhist missionaries who had come to China before him. He
... Read more
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The Classical Wisdom Collection

History’s Greatest Works on Philosophy, Ethics, and Political Thought

by Marcus Aurelius, Sun Tzu, Miyamoto Musashi, Seneca, Epictetus, Lao Tzu, Aristotle, Friedrich Nietzsche, Søren Kierkegaard, Tim Zengerink ...

Narrated by Zeek Ring ...

Unabridged

80 hours 51 min

What if you could access the very core of moral, philosophical, and political thought—spanning centuries and cultures—all in one place?This expansive collection gathers monumental texts that have shaped global civilization. From the Stoic reflections of Marcus Aurelius to Aristotle’s ethical frameworks, from Nietzsche’s radical provocations to Kierkegaard’s existential depth, each volume has been ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What if you could access the very core of moral, philosophical, and political thought—spanning centuries and cultures—all in one place?This expansive collection gathers monumental texts that have shaped global civilization. From the Stoic reflections of Marcus Aurelius to Aristotle’s ethical frameworks, from Nietzsche’s radical provocations to Kierkegaard’s existential depth, each volume has been
... Read more
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Book of Tea, The

by Kakuzo Okakura ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo shows how Tea has affected nearly every aspect of Japanese culture, thought, and life. The book is accessible to Western audiences because, though Kakuzo was born and raised Japanese, he was trained from a young age to speak English. In this book he explains tea in the context of Zen and Taoism as well as the secular ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo shows how Tea has affected nearly every aspect of Japanese culture, thought, and life. The book is accessible to Western audiences because, though Kakuzo was born and raised Japanese, he was trained from a young age to speak English. In this book he explains tea in the context of Zen and Taoism as well as the secular
... Read more
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济群法师讲六祖坛经：:开解人生困惑

by 济群著 ...

Narrated by 欣语音 ...

Unabridged

11 hours 38 min

本书是对六祖慧能生平的介绍及对《六祖坛经》典故的解读。当下社会，频繁出现人心的浮躁和混乱。济群对《六祖坛经》的解读，针对当代人的种种情绪问题，简洁且平实、通俗易懂，对想了解《六祖坛经》这部传统文化经典的读者来说，很有帮助。本书从中国传统思想文化的角度，重新认识当代社会发展中存在的问题，重新认识人生的意义，带领读者正确看待世间万物、丰富自己的精神世界、找回内心的平静、促进身心健康。这不仅是对传统文化的继承，更是对现代人所面临的挑战的回应，帮助我们在这个变革的时代，找到真正的自己，活出有意义的人生。 ... Read more

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本书是对六祖慧能生平的介绍及对《六祖坛经》典故的解读。当下社会，频繁出现人心的浮躁和混乱。济群对《六祖坛经》的解读，针对当代人的种种情绪问题，简洁且平实、通俗易懂，对想了解《六祖坛经》这部传统文化经典的读者来说，很有帮助。本书从中国传统思想文化的角度，重新认识当代社会发展中存在的问题，重新认识人生的意义，带领读者正确看待世间万物、丰富自己的精神世界、找回内心的平静、促进身心健康。这不仅是对传统文化的继承，更是对现代人所面临的挑战的回应，帮助我们在这个变革的时代，找到真正的自己，活出有意义的人生。
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Thomas Merton on Chinese & Greek Philosophy

by Thomas Merton ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

4 hours 52 min

From the best-selling author of The Seven Storey Mountain, essential listening for Christians, Catholics, and all wisdom seekers.A leading Christian intellectual and a global citizen, Thomas Merton was known for his mission to understand and learn from other cultures’ worldviews and philosophies. Now, as you listen to these nine captivating talks on Chinese and Greek philosophy, your own interest ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the best-selling author of The Seven Storey Mountain, essential listening for Christians, Catholics, and all wisdom seekers.A leading Christian intellectual and a global citizen, Thomas Merton was known for his mission to understand and learn from other cultures’ worldviews and philosophies. Now, as you listen to these nine captivating talks on Chinese and Greek philosophy, your own interest
... Read more
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Analectas

by Confucio ...

Narrated by José Peña Coto ...

Unabridged

2 hours 51 min

“Al ver a una persona virtuosa piensa en igualarla; al ver a una persona no virtuosa reflexiona sobre ti mismo.” Confucio.SABIDURIA ORIENTAL MILENARIA.Las Analectas, "Lún Yǔ" (论语), son una colección de enseñanzas, dichos y pensamientos del filósofo chino Confucio (551-479 a.C.) y sus discípulos. Esta obra, compilada por sus seguidores después de su muerte, es una de las fuentes más importantes de ... Read more

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“Al ver a una persona virtuosa piensa en igualarla; al ver a una persona no virtuosa reflexiona sobre ti mismo.” Confucio.SABIDURIA ORIENTAL MILENARIA.Las Analectas, "Lún Yǔ" (论语), son una colección de enseñanzas, dichos y pensamientos del filósofo chino Confucio (551-479 a.C.) y sus discípulos. Esta obra, compilada por sus seguidores después de su muerte, es una de las fuentes más importantes de
... Read more
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On the Warrior's Path, Second Edition

Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology

by Daniele Bolelli ...

Narrated by Kirk Magoon ...

Unabridged

6 hours 51 min

An entertaining and insightful history of martial arts and the role of the warrior, drawing on pop culture, philosophy, mythology, religion, and spiritualityThe urge to forge one’s character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a collection of fighting techniques, martial arts constitute a path to developing body, spirit, and awareness. ... Read more

$34.99 USD

An entertaining and insightful history of martial arts and the role of the warrior, drawing on pop culture, philosophy, mythology, religion, and spiritualityThe urge to forge one’s character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a collection of fighting techniques, martial arts constitute a path to developing body, spirit, and awareness.
... Read more
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Суждения и беседы

by Конфуций ...

Narrated by Вячеслав Герасимов ...

Unabridged

6 hours 31 min

Конфуций – древнекитайский мыслитель, основатель конфуцианства – философской системы, оказавшей глубочайшее влияние на культуру и цивилизацию Китая и Восточной Азии. Этико-политическое учение Конфуция – духовные и социальные правила жизни, которые уже более двух тысяч лет определяют особенности мировосприятия, способ мышления и нормы поведения китайцев. Главную задачу своего учения Конфуций видел ... Read more

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Конфуций – древнекитайский мыслитель, основатель конфуцианства – философской системы, оказавшей глубочайшее влияние на культуру и цивилизацию Китая и Восточной Азии. Этико-политическое учение Конфуция – духовные и социальные правила жизни, которые уже более двух тысяч лет определяют особенности мировосприятия, способ мышления и нормы поведения китайцев. Главную задачу своего учения Конфуций видел
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The Conference of the Birds

by Farid Attar ...

Narrated by Dick Davis, Paul Chahidi ...

Unabridged

9 hours 8 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Composed in the twelfth century in north-eastern Iran, Attar's great mystical poem is among the most significant of all works of Persian literature. A marvellous, allegorical rendering of the Islamic doctrine of Sufism - an esoteric system concerned with the search for truth through God - it describes the consequences of the conference of the birds of the world when they ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.Composed in the twelfth century in north-eastern Iran, Attar's great mystical poem is among the most significant of all works of Persian literature. A marvellous, allegorical rendering of the Islamic doctrine of Sufism - an esoteric system concerned with the search for truth through God - it describes the consequences of the conference of the birds of the world when they
... Read more
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New Earth — Book Review — Eckhart Tolle, A

Independent Review - Not the Original Book

by Clarity Reviews ...

Narrated by Digital Voice David E ...

Unabridged

25 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This is a review of A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Tolle examines ego-identification patterns that create unnecessary suffering and prevent authentic living. He explores how present-moment awareness can break cycles of anxiety, comparison, and reactive behavior. The book distinguishes between pain-body activation and conscious response, offering ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This is a review of A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Tolle examines ego-identification patterns that create unnecessary suffering and prevent authentic living. He explores how present-moment awareness can break cycles of anxiety, comparison, and reactive behavior. The book distinguishes between pain-body activation and conscious response, offering
... Read more
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The Golden Road

How Ancient India Transformed the World

by William Dalrymple ...

Narrated by Ranvijay ...

Unabridged

13 hours 59 min

Bloomsbury presents The Golden Road by William Dalrymple, read by Ranvijay.A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcastIndia is the forgotten heart of the ancient world.In the millennium and a half from c. 250 BC to 1200 AD, Indian art, religion, technology, astronomy, music, dance, ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Golden Road by William Dalrymple, read by Ranvijay.A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcastIndia is the forgotten heart of the ancient world.In the millennium and a half from c. 250 BC to 1200 AD, Indian art, religion, technology, astronomy, music, dance,
... Read more
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theWAY of the Soul Mirror

The Ancients Teach Spiritual Energy Management for Society, Family, and Practitioners

by Salvar Dàosenglu ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Daniel E, Digital Voice Charlotte E ...

Unabridged

10 hours 26 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.For over two millennia, these 63 ancient aphorisms have guided seekers through the profound journey from soul to spirit—from caterpillar consciousness to butterfly wisdom. Hidden beneath seemingly simple platitudes lies a complete system of spiritual energy management that has sustained communities through persecution, oppression, and the darkest of ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.For over two millennia, these 63 ancient aphorisms have guided seekers through the profound journey from soul to spirit—from caterpillar consciousness to butterfly wisdom. Hidden beneath seemingly simple platitudes lies a complete system of spiritual energy management that has sustained communities through persecution, oppression, and the darkest of
... Read more

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