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The Emergence of Women’s Voices in ISKCON

A Collection of Letters, Articles, Papers, and Conference Reports from 1988 to 2020

Narrated by Multiple devotees ...

Unabridged

29 hours 30 min

540 pages | 34 authors | Lifetimes of Devotion | Paving the Way ForwardThe Emergence of Women’s Voices in ISKCON is a written documentary of the voices of the first-generation pioneer women of ISKCON. In this anthology they pass the torch of wisdom and lessons learned to future generations. Thirty-four authors speak about their relationships with Srila Prabhupada, what women bring to Krishna ... Read more

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540 pages | 34 authors | Lifetimes of Devotion | Paving the Way ForwardThe Emergence of Women’s Voices in ISKCON is a written documentary of the voices of the first-generation pioneer women of ISKCON. In this anthology they pass the torch of wisdom and lessons learned to future generations. Thirty-four authors speak about their relationships with Srila Prabhupada, what women bring to Krishna
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The Joyous Cosmology

Adventures in the Chemistry of Consciousness

by Alan W. Watts ...

Narrated by Michael Langan ...

Unabridged

3 hours 1 min

A classic account of the psychedelic experienceThe Joyous Cosmology is Alan Watts's exploration of the insight that the consciousness-changing drugs LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin can facilitate "when accompanied with sustained philosophical reflection by a person who is in search, not of kicks, but of understanding." More than an artifact, it is both a riveting memoir of Watts's personal ... Read more

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A classic account of the psychedelic experienceThe Joyous Cosmology is Alan Watts's exploration of the insight that the consciousness-changing drugs LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin can facilitate "when accompanied with sustained philosophical reflection by a person who is in search, not of kicks, but of understanding." More than an artifact, it is both a riveting memoir of Watts's personal
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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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The Art of Communicating

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Narrated by Dan Woren ...

Unabridged

3 hours 18 min

Zen master Thick Nhat Hanh, bestselling author of Peace is Every Step and one of the most respected and celebrated religious leaders in the world, delivers a powerful path to happiness through mastering life's most important skill.How do we say what we mean in a way that the other person can really hear?How can we listen with compassion and understanding?Communication fuels the ties that bind, ... Read more

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Zen master Thick Nhat Hanh, bestselling author of Peace is Every Step and one of the most respected and celebrated religious leaders in the world, delivers a powerful path to happiness through mastering life's most important skill.How do we say what we mean in a way that the other person can really hear?How can we listen with compassion and understanding?Communication fuels the ties that bind,
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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

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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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Hagakure

The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai

by Yamamoto Tsunetomo ...

Narrated by Tim Campbell ...

Unabridged

7 hours 58 min

The comprehensive and accurate edition of the Hagakure is a must-have for serious martial artists or fans of samurai and the bushido code.The Hagakure is one of the most influential of all Japanese texts—written nearly 300 years ago by Yamamoto Tsunetomo to summarize the very essence of the Japanese Samurai bushido ("warrior") spirit. Its influence has been felt throughout the world, and yet its ... Read more

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The comprehensive and accurate edition of the Hagakure is a must-have for serious martial artists or fans of samurai and the bushido code.The Hagakure is one of the most influential of all Japanese texts—written nearly 300 years ago by Yamamoto Tsunetomo to summarize the very essence of the Japanese Samurai bushido ("warrior") spirit. Its influence has been felt throughout the world, and yet its
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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

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"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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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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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

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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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Tao Te Ching

by Lao Tzu ...

Narrated by Keith Higinbotham ...

Unabridged

1 hour 22 min

The Tao Te Ching, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. It also strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and religion, including Legalism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, which was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts when it was originally introduced to China. Many artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and gardeners, ... Read more

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The Tao Te Ching, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. It also strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and religion, including Legalism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, which was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts when it was originally introduced to China. Many artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and gardeners,
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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The

by Sri Swami Satchidananda, Patanjali . ...

Narrated by M.A. Jayashree, Indunil Peiris ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

Swami Satchidananda's popular translation and commentary of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali now in unabridged audiobook form, with additional features and bonus tracks included in this 9-1/2 hour program.Each sutra chanted in Sanskrit by Dr. M. A. Jayashree, renowned for her flawless pronunciation and classical articulation of the Sanskrit, which is replete with meaning and the yogic vibrationEnglish ... Read more

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Swami Satchidananda's popular translation and commentary of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali now in unabridged audiobook form, with additional features and bonus tracks included in this 9-1/2 hour program.Each sutra chanted in Sanskrit by Dr. M. A. Jayashree, renowned for her flawless pronunciation and classical articulation of the Sanskrit, which is replete with meaning and the yogic vibrationEnglish
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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
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The Art of War: The Classic Guide to Strategy

Essential Pocket Classics

by Sun Tzu ...

Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller ...

Series series Essential Pocket Classics
Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

Sun Tzu’s The Art of War offers the wisdom of ancient China for the modern listener.Originally written in the 5th century, The Art of War is a masterpiece of military strategy and Chinese philosophy that has influenced countless leaders, both on the battlefield and in the boardroom. The exhortations and advice from The Art of War have echoed throughout the centuries as pieces of timeless wisdom, ... Read more

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Sun Tzu’s The Art of War offers the wisdom of ancient China for the modern listener.Originally written in the 5th century, The Art of War is a masterpiece of military strategy and Chinese philosophy that has influenced countless leaders, both on the battlefield and in the boardroom. The exhortations and advice from The Art of War have echoed throughout the centuries as pieces of timeless wisdom,
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The Ramayana

A New Retelling of Valmiki's Ancient Epic--Complete and Comprehensive

by Linda Egenes, Kumuda Reddy ...

Narrated by Deepti Gupta ...

Unabridged

16 hours

A delightfully straightforward and lyrical retelling of the ancient Indian epic of loyalty, betrayal, redemption, and insight into the true nature of life -- one of history's most sacred ethical works, rendered with completeness and sterling accuracy for the modern reader or listener.Here is one of the world's most hallowed works of sacred literature, the grand, sweeping epic of the divine bowman ... Read more

$34.99 USD

A delightfully straightforward and lyrical retelling of the ancient Indian epic of loyalty, betrayal, redemption, and insight into the true nature of life -- one of history's most sacred ethical works, rendered with completeness and sterling accuracy for the modern reader or listener.Here is one of the world's most hallowed works of sacred literature, the grand, sweeping epic of the divine bowman
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Being-Time

A Practitioner's Guide to Dogen's Shobogenzo Uji

by Shinshu Roberts ...

Narrated by Leslie Howard ...

Unabridged

9 hours 7 min

A tour-de-force guide to Zen Master Dogen's most subtle and sophisticated philosophical premises: that being and time are inseparable.Being-Time thoroughly explores Dogen's teaching on how we practice as Buddhas by understanding the relationship between being and time as it is—and as we perceive it to be. Using Dogen's Shobogenzo Uji (The True Dharma Eye, Being-Time), Shinshu Roberts offers a ... Read more

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A tour-de-force guide to Zen Master Dogen's most subtle and sophisticated philosophical premises: that being and time are inseparable.Being-Time thoroughly explores Dogen's teaching on how we practice as Buddhas by understanding the relationship between being and time as it is—and as we perceive it to be. Using Dogen's Shobogenzo Uji (The True Dharma Eye, Being-Time), Shinshu Roberts offers a
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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.
... 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
... Read more
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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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El arte de la guerra completo

by Sun Tzu, Sun Pin ...

Narrated by Hector Velasco ...

Unabridged

2 hours 37 min

Por mas de dos siglos, El arte de la guerra ha sido la guía mas completa de estrategia militar. Un clásico de la literatura china, se ha convertido en lectura esencial para quienes buscan el éxito, tanto en la vida personal como en los negocios.“Uno de los rasgos más interesantes del texto de Sun Tzu es que no pareciera que fue compuesto como un libro de contenido estrictamente castrense. ... Read more

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Por mas de dos siglos, El arte de la guerra ha sido la guía mas completa de estrategia militar. Un clásico de la literatura china, se ha convertido en lectura esencial para quienes buscan el éxito, tanto en la vida personal como en los negocios.“Uno de los rasgos más interesantes del texto de Sun Tzu es que no pareciera que fue compuesto como un libro de contenido estrictamente castrense.
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Ruling Your World

Ancient Strategies for Modern Life

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche ...

Narrated by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche ...

Series series Shambhala
Unabridged

2 hours 34 min

You're stuck in the airport security line, late for a flight. The line isn't moving. You're angry at the security personnel for taking so long, you're irritated at the other passengers for having so much stuff, you're mad at your boss for sending you on this trip in the first place. By the time you get to your gate you're angry, deflated, and exhausted. Then someone cuts in front of you in the ... Read more

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You're stuck in the airport security line, late for a flight. The line isn't moving. You're angry at the security personnel for taking so long, you're irritated at the other passengers for having so much stuff, you're mad at your boss for sending you on this trip in the first place. By the time you get to your gate you're angry, deflated, and exhausted. Then someone cuts in front of you in the
... Read more
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The Myths and Fables of To-Day

by Samuel Adams Drake ...

Unabridged

4 hours 39 min

The Myths and Fables of To-Day by Samuel Adams Drake: Immerse yourself in a world of contemporary myths and fables with Samuel Adams Drake. This collection offers a modern twist on age-old storytelling traditions, exploring themes and tales relevant to the society of Drake's time.Key Aspects of the Book "The Myths and Fables of To-Day":Contemporary Narratives: Samuel Adams Drake presents myths and ... Read more

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The Myths and Fables of To-Day by Samuel Adams Drake: Immerse yourself in a world of contemporary myths and fables with Samuel Adams Drake. This collection offers a modern twist on age-old storytelling traditions, exploring themes and tales relevant to the society of Drake's time.Key Aspects of the Book "The Myths and Fables of To-Day":Contemporary Narratives: Samuel Adams Drake presents myths and
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Tao Illuminated, The: Contextual Annotations for Deeper Understanding

by Cedrick Tran ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Anya G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 53 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unveiling the Profound Wisdom of the Tao Te Ching This meticulously crafted book offers a comprehensive and illuminating guide to the enigmatic Tao Te Ching. With in-depth contextual annotations, readers will delve into the timeless teachings of this ancient classic, gaining a deeper understanding of its profound insights into life, nature, and the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unveiling the Profound Wisdom of the Tao Te Ching This meticulously crafted book offers a comprehensive and illuminating guide to the enigmatic Tao Te Ching. With in-depth contextual annotations, readers will delve into the timeless teachings of this ancient classic, gaining a deeper understanding of its profound insights into life, nature, and the
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मिस्र का ब्रह्माण्ड विज्ञान - सजीव ब्रह्माण्ड

by मुस्तफ़ा (Moustafa) ग़दाला (Gadalla) ...

Narrated by Sumit Nanda ...

Unabridged

14 hours 31 min

हिन्दीभाषामेंअनुदितयहपुस्तक, ब्रह्मांड, सृष्टि, विज्ञानऔरदर्शनकीप्रकृतिकेबारेमेंहमारीआधुनिकसमझकेसाथमिस्रकीब्रह्माण्डसंबंधीअवधारणाओंकेव्यावहारिकताकाअध्ययनकरतीहै।मिस्रकाब्रह्माण्डविज्ञान, मानवीय, संबद्ध, व्यापक, सुसंगत, तार्किक, विश्लेषणात्मक, औरतर्कसंगतहै।यहपुस्तकआपकोसृजनप्रक्रियाकीमिस्रीअवधारणातथासार्वभौमिकऊर्जाआव्यूहकेबारेमेंबताएगी।इसमेंआप, अंकज्योतिष, द्वैत, त्रिमूर्तियां, आदिकेबारेमेंपढ़ेंगे; ... Read more

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हिन्दीभाषामेंअनुदितयहपुस्तक, ब्रह्मांड, सृष्टि, विज्ञानऔरदर्शनकीप्रकृतिकेबारेमेंहमारीआधुनिकसमझकेसाथमिस्रकीब्रह्माण्डसंबंधीअवधारणाओंकेव्यावहारिकताकाअध्ययनकरतीहै।मिस्रकाब्रह्माण्डविज्ञान, मानवीय, संबद्ध, व्यापक, सुसंगत, तार्किक, विश्लेषणात्मक, औरतर्कसंगतहै।यहपुस्तकआपकोसृजनप्रक्रियाकीमिस्रीअवधारणातथासार्वभौमिकऊर्जाआव्यूहकेबारेमेंबताएगी।इसमेंआप, अंकज्योतिष, द्वैत, त्रिमूर्तियां, आदिकेबारेमेंपढ़ेंगे;
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Shinto

The Kami Way

by Sokyo Ono, Ph.D., William P. Woodard ...

Narrated by Brian Nishii ...

Unabridged

3 hours 26 min

“An excellently rounded introduction by an eminent Shinto scholar.”—Library JournalShinto, the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, continues to fascinate and mystify both the casual visitor to Japan and the long-time resident. Relatively unknown among the religions of the world, Shinto: The Kami Way provides an enlightening window into this Japanese faith.In its general aspects, Shinto is ... Read more

$34.99 USD

“An excellently rounded introduction by an eminent Shinto scholar.”—Library JournalShinto, the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, continues to fascinate and mystify both the casual visitor to Japan and the long-time resident. Relatively unknown among the religions of the world, Shinto: The Kami Way provides an enlightening window into this Japanese faith.In its general aspects, Shinto is
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