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The Practice of Not Reacting

Zen Wisdom for a Happy Life

by Ryushun Kusanagi ...

Narrated by Mark Takeshi Ota ...

Unabridged

4 hours 30 min

Hardship is part of life. Suffering is a choice.In this concise book, Buddhist monk Ryushun Kusanagi presents a central teaching of the Buddha’s path: it is not what happens that disturbs the heart, but the desires, aversions, and judgments that arise in the mind. When we stop reacting, the mind settles and we find peace.Drawing on Buddhist practice, Kusanagi shows how to release anger and anxiety ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Hardship is part of life. Suffering is a choice.In this concise book, Buddhist monk Ryushun Kusanagi presents a central teaching of the Buddha’s path: it is not what happens that disturbs the heart, but the desires, aversions, and judgments that arise in the mind. When we stop reacting, the mind settles and we find peace.Drawing on Buddhist practice, Kusanagi shows how to release anger and anxiety
... Read more
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Old Path White Clouds

Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini ...

Unabridged

16 hours 40 min

Old Path White Clouds presents the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Drawn directly from twenty-four Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha’s life slowly and gently over the course of eighty years, partly through the eyes of Svasti, the buffalo boy, and partly through the eyes of the Buddha himself. Old ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Old Path White Clouds presents the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Drawn directly from twenty-four Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha’s life slowly and gently over the course of eighty years, partly through the eyes of Svasti, the buffalo boy, and partly through the eyes of the Buddha himself. Old
... Read more
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The Way of Zen

by Alan Watts ...

Narrated by Jeremy Stockwell ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts ("the perfect guide for a course correction in life" —Deepak Chopra), explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion.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. Watts saw Zen as “one of the most ... Read more

$20.00 USD

In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts ("the perfect guide for a course correction in life" —Deepak Chopra), explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion.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. Watts saw Zen as “one of the most
... Read more
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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
... Read more
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The Sun My Heart

The Companion to The Miracle of Mindfulness

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Narrated by Brother Phap Huu ...

Unabridged

4 hours 42 min

The sequel to the bestselling Miracle of Mindfulness. A “friend rather than a book,” The Sun My Heart is a true spiritual classic with wisdom for any situation.One of Thich Nhat Hanh’s most beloved books, The Sun My Heart contains the journey, on the path of everyday practice, from mindfulness to insight. Using the objects and events of everyday life in his hermitage in Plum Village–the gradual ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The sequel to the bestselling Miracle of Mindfulness. A “friend rather than a book,” The Sun My Heart is a true spiritual classic with wisdom for any situation.One of Thich Nhat Hanh’s most beloved books, The Sun My Heart contains the journey, on the path of everyday practice, from mindfulness to insight. Using the objects and events of everyday life in his hermitage in Plum Village–the gradual
... Read more
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How to Sit

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Narrated by John Sackville ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Mindfulness Essentials
Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

“Sit” = “Meditate.” Here are clear, simple directions for anyone wanting to explore mindfulness meditation.This first book in the Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice. In short, single-paragraph chapters, Nhat Hanh shares detailed instructions, guided breathing ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Sit” = “Meditate.” Here are clear, simple directions for anyone wanting to explore mindfulness meditation.This first book in the Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice. In short, single-paragraph chapters, Nhat Hanh shares detailed instructions, guided breathing
... Read more
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How to Eat

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Narrated by John Sackville ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Mindfulness Essentials
Unabridged

1 hour 12 min

This is an invitation to a joyful and sustainable relationship with all aspects of eating, including gardening, food shopping, preparing, serving, and even cleaning up after a meal.This second book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice.These short ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is an invitation to a joyful and sustainable relationship with all aspects of eating, including gardening, food shopping, preparing, serving, and even cleaning up after a meal.This second book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice.These short
... Read more
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How to Live When a Loved One Dies

Healing Meditations for Grief and Loss

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Narrated by John Sackville ...

Unabridged

2 hours 37 min

In this comforting book that will offer relief to anyone moving through intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, healing words of wisdom to transform our suffering.In the immediate aftermath of a loss, sometimes it is all we can do to keep breathing. With his signature clarity and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh will guide you through the storm of emotions surrounding the ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this comforting book that will offer relief to anyone moving through intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, healing words of wisdom to transform our suffering.In the immediate aftermath of a loss, sometimes it is all we can do to keep breathing. With his signature clarity and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh will guide you through the storm of emotions surrounding the
... Read more
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Radical Self-Acceptance

A Buddhist Guide to Freeing Yourself from Shame

by Tara Brach ...

Narrated by Tara Brach ...

Unabridged

3 hours 17 min

How would your life change if you genuinely accepted yourself, just the way you are? According to Dr. Tara Brach, feelings of shame and unworthiness are the source of many problems we experience with our relationships, careers, creative endeavors, and most fundamentally, our spiritual unfolding.Course objectives:Explain how feelings of shame and unworthiness are the source of many problems we ... Read more

$17.99 USD

How would your life change if you genuinely accepted yourself, just the way you are? According to Dr. Tara Brach, feelings of shame and unworthiness are the source of many problems we experience with our relationships, careers, creative endeavors, and most fundamentally, our spiritual unfolding.Course objectives:Explain how feelings of shame and unworthiness are the source of many problems we
... Read more
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Zen

The Authentic Gate

by Yamada Koun ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

"Whether a beginner or at the highest level of practice, learn Zen from one of the greatest masters of the twentieth century.Why practice Zen? What sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices?These questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada, whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken, Ruben Habito, and David Loy. Through compelling stories and a ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Whether a beginner or at the highest level of practice, learn Zen from one of the greatest masters of the twentieth century.Why practice Zen? What sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices?These questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada, whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken, Ruben Habito, and David Loy. Through compelling stories and a
... Read more
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Zen and the Art of Happiness

by Chris Prentiss ...

Narrated by Chris Prentiss ...

Unabridged

2 hours 6 min

Zen and the Art of Happiness is a popular book by Chris Prentiss that has been translated and published in more than 20 countries around the world.According to Chris Prentiss, by training oneself to think and feel in a certain manner, changes can happen in the body, which can go a long way in improving the overall well-being of the person. In this audiobook, he gives valuable insights on how to ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Zen and the Art of Happiness is a popular book by Chris Prentiss that has been translated and published in more than 20 countries around the world.According to Chris Prentiss, by training oneself to think and feel in a certain manner, changes can happen in the body, which can go a long way in improving the overall well-being of the person. In this audiobook, he gives valuable insights on how to
... Read more
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Jung and Active Imagination with James Hillman

by James Hillman ...

Narrated by James Hillman ...

Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

James Hillman is the father of Archetypal Psychology. This rare program focuses on Education, Imagination and Myth with James Hillman.The emergence of C.G. Jung’s Red Book from years of storage in a Swiss vault has re-kindled interest in active imagination. This method of self-exploration involves actively engaging one’s own imagination in dialogue, through writing, art, or the spoken word.In this ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

James Hillman is the father of Archetypal Psychology. This rare program focuses on Education, Imagination and Myth with James Hillman.The emergence of C.G. Jung’s Red Book from years of storage in a Swiss vault has re-kindled interest in active imagination. This method of self-exploration involves actively engaging one’s own imagination in dialogue, through writing, art, or the spoken word.In this
... Read more
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How to Love

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Narrated by John Sackville ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Mindfulness Essentials
Unabridged

1 hour 18 min

This is the most popular book in the “How To” series with advice, practices, and food for thought from a Zen Master on our most universal emotion.Nhat Hanh brings his signature clarity, compassion, and humor to the thorny question of how to love. He distills one of our strongest emotions down to four essentials: you can only love another when you feel true love for yourself; love is understanding; ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is the most popular book in the “How To” series with advice, practices, and food for thought from a Zen Master on our most universal emotion.Nhat Hanh brings his signature clarity, compassion, and humor to the thorny question of how to love. He distills one of our strongest emotions down to four essentials: you can only love another when you feel true love for yourself; love is understanding;
... Read more
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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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Uruchom swoja moc! Polacz sie z madroscia wszechswiata

by dr Renata Zarzycka ...

Narrated by dr Renata Zarzycka ...

Unabridged

1 hour 18 min

Kazdy z nas posiada nadprzyrodzone zdolnosci. I moze zmienic swój mózg tak, aby stac sie twórca wlasnej przyszlosci, a takze osiagnac prawdziwe szczescie i milosc. Warto tylko kierowac sie przekonaniem, ze wszyscy mamy nieograniczony potencjal, pozytywna energie i niesamowite mozliwosci. Akasza, to wszystko co nas otacza w postaci czestotliwosci, to przestrzen energii, zwana eterem, w którym w ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Kazdy z nas posiada nadprzyrodzone zdolnosci. I moze zmienic swój mózg tak, aby stac sie twórca wlasnej przyszlosci, a takze osiagnac prawdziwe szczescie i milosc. Warto tylko kierowac sie przekonaniem, ze wszyscy mamy nieograniczony potencjal, pozytywna energie i niesamowite mozliwosci. Akasza, to wszystko co nas otacza w postaci czestotliwosci, to przestrzen energii, zwana eterem, w którym w
... Read more
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Zen

Habits and Rituals for Stress Relief and Serenity

by Evie Harrisson ...

Narrated by Mary Johnson ...

Unabridged

55 min

The following topics are included in this 2-book combo:Book 1: Many people perceive Zen to be something that is only practices by Buddhist monks, but did you know that many people apply the techniques of Zen at their job, in their relationships, and in many aspects of life?With Zen, you can change your mindset and your brain. You can begin to understand why meditation and mindful, subconscious ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The following topics are included in this 2-book combo:Book 1: Many people perceive Zen to be something that is only practices by Buddhist monks, but did you know that many people apply the techniques of Zen at their job, in their relationships, and in many aspects of life?With Zen, you can change your mindset and your brain. You can begin to understand why meditation and mindful, subconscious
... Read more
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Dark Nights of the Soul

A Guide to Finding Your Way Through Life's Ordeals

by Thomas Moore ...

Narrated by Thomas Moore ...

Unabridged

11 hours 23 min

Every human life is made up of the light and the dark, the happy and the sad, the vital and the deadening. How you think about this rhythm of moods makes all the difference.Our lives are filled with emotional tunnels: the loss of a loved one or end of a relationship, aging and illness, career disappointments or just an ongoing sense of dissatisfaction with life. Society tends to view these “dark ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Every human life is made up of the light and the dark, the happy and the sad, the vital and the deadening. How you think about this rhythm of moods makes all the difference.Our lives are filled with emotional tunnels: the loss of a loved one or end of a relationship, aging and illness, career disappointments or just an ongoing sense of dissatisfaction with life. Society tends to view these “dark
... Read more
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Dang Dang Doko Dang

The Sound of the Empty Drum

by Osho ...

Narrated by Osho, Osho, Osho ...

Unabridged

16 hours 28 min

Osho sees Zen not as a historical spiritual tradition but as the future spirituality of a humanity that has matured to the point that people no longer need religions controlled by priesthoods and based on fearful superstitions that cripple people's innate intelligence and divide them from one another.This series of talks offers a deeper understanding of the underlying differences between Eastern ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Osho sees Zen not as a historical spiritual tradition but as the future spirituality of a humanity that has matured to the point that people no longer need religions controlled by priesthoods and based on fearful superstitions that cripple people's innate intelligence and divide them from one another.This series of talks offers a deeper understanding of the underlying differences between Eastern
... Read more
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Mindfulness

How to Apply Meditation, Zen, and Other Techniques to Calm Your Mind

by Athena Doros, Erica Showdown, Chantal Even, Evie Harrison, Fred Taylors ...

Narrated by Brandon Sukhu, Rory Young, Sarah Margrave, Sarah Owens ...

Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

There are 5 titles in this book, which are about the following subjects:Subject 1: In this fascinating short-read, you’ll find out about some out-of-the-box methods to take your meditation practices to the next level. Some of those methods are:Karate breathing meditationAromatherapyMantra meditationWalking meditationTai ChiSubject 2: One of the ways in which we can reduce stress and anxiety, is ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

There are 5 titles in this book, which are about the following subjects:Subject 1: In this fascinating short-read, you’ll find out about some out-of-the-box methods to take your meditation practices to the next level. Some of those methods are:Karate breathing meditationAromatherapyMantra meditationWalking meditationTai ChiSubject 2: One of the ways in which we can reduce stress and anxiety, is
... Read more
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Walking the Walk

Putting the Teachings into Practice When It Matters Most

by Pema Chödrön ...

Narrated by Pema Chödrön ...

Unabridged

4 hours 24 min

It’s one thing to hear a life-changing truth or to have a conceptual grasp on spiritual wisdom. But it’s another thing to “walk the walk”—or to put into practice the good advice we’ve been given. What does it mean to walk the walk in our everyday lives? According to Pema Chödrön, it means being down-to-earth, genuine, and perhaps most importantly, it means engaging in the teachings in order to ... Read more

$20.99 USD

It’s one thing to hear a life-changing truth or to have a conceptual grasp on spiritual wisdom. But it’s another thing to “walk the walk”—or to put into practice the good advice we’ve been given. What does it mean to walk the walk in our everyday lives? According to Pema Chödrön, it means being down-to-earth, genuine, and perhaps most importantly, it means engaging in the teachings in order to
... Read more
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Awakening Compassion

Meditation Practice for Difficult Times

by Pema Chödrön ...

Narrated by Pema Chödrön ...

Unabridged

6 hours 47 min

For more than 800 years, Tibetan Buddhists have used the practice of lojong, or mind training, to transform difficulties into insights. Lojong training is grounded in a special meditation technique and complemented by 59 written maxims—a treasury of practical wisdom that inspires everyday awareness.On Awakening Compassion, Pema Chödrön, one of the Western world's best-known lojong teachers and ... Read more

$49.99 USD

For more than 800 years, Tibetan Buddhists have used the practice of lojong, or mind training, to transform difficulties into insights. Lojong training is grounded in a special meditation technique and complemented by 59 written maxims—a treasury of practical wisdom that inspires everyday awareness.On Awakening Compassion, Pema Chödrön, one of the Western world's best-known lojong teachers and
... Read more
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The Book of Not Knowing

Exploring the True Nature of Self, Mind, and Consciousness

by Peter Ralston ...

Narrated by Keith O'Brien ...

Unabridged

19 hours 44 min

For fans of Eckhart Tolle—a guide to mastering self-awareness through direct experience rather than old presumptions or harmful thought patternsThrough decades of martial arts and meditation practice, Peter Ralston discovered a curious and paradoxical fact: that true awareness arises from a state of not-knowing*.* Even the most sincere investigation of self and spirit, he says, is often sabotaged ... Read more

$44.99 USD

For fans of Eckhart Tolle—a guide to mastering self-awareness through direct experience rather than old presumptions or harmful thought patternsThrough decades of martial arts and meditation practice, Peter Ralston discovered a curious and paradoxical fact: that true awareness arises from a state of not-knowing*.* Even the most sincere investigation of self and spirit, he says, is often sabotaged
... Read more
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Your Best Self: Ultimate Stress Control

by Brenda Shoshanna ...

Narrated by Brenda Shoshanna ...

Series series Your Best Self
Unabridged

40 min

There are many temporary ways to relieve stress , but they only last for a short time. Ultimate Stress Control goes to the root of the matter and offers a new way to handle your feelings. Rather than repress, escape, or cling to feelings, you will discover that you are always senior to stressful feelings. Ultimate Stress Control shows you how to safely allow all feelings into your life—and how to ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

There are many temporary ways to relieve stress , but they only last for a short time. Ultimate Stress Control goes to the root of the matter and offers a new way to handle your feelings. Rather than repress, escape, or cling to feelings, you will discover that you are always senior to stressful feelings. Ultimate Stress Control shows you how to safely allow all feelings into your life—and how to
... Read more
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Writing Down the Bones

Freeing the Writer Within

by Natalie Goldberg ...

Narrated by Natalie Goldberg ...

Unabridged

8 hours 51 min

Experience a modern classic on writing as you've never heard it before. With nearly one million copies of Writing Down the Bones in print, Natalie Goldberg has helped change the way writing is practiced in homes, schools, and workshops across America. Through her heartfelt personal reflections and her ingenious Zen-based exercises, Goldberg makes writing available to you as a tool for personal ... Read more

$32.99 USD

Experience a modern classic on writing as you've never heard it before. With nearly one million copies of Writing Down the Bones in print, Natalie Goldberg has helped change the way writing is practiced in homes, schools, and workshops across America. Through her heartfelt personal reflections and her ingenious Zen-based exercises, Goldberg makes writing available to you as a tool for personal
... Read more

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