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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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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

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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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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
... Read more
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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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The Book of Five Rings

by Miyamoto Musashi ...

Narrated by Scott Brick ...

Unabridged

2 hours 41 min

Setting down his thoughts on swordplay, on winning, and on spirituality, legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi intended this modest work as a guide for his immediate disciples and future generations of samurai. He had little idea he was penning a masterpiece that would be eagerly devoured by people in all walks of life centuries after his death.Along with The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Book of Five ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Setting down his thoughts on swordplay, on winning, and on spirituality, legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi intended this modest work as a guide for his immediate disciples and future generations of samurai. He had little idea he was penning a masterpiece that would be eagerly devoured by people in all walks of life centuries after his death.Along with The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Book of Five
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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

$19.99 USD

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
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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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El método Ikigai

Despierta tu verdadera pasión y cumple tus propósitos vitales

by Francesc Miralles, Héctor García (Kirai) ...

Narrated by Benjamín Figueres ...

Unabridged

5 hours 41 min

Ikigai es la innovadora filosofía que está revolucionando el mundo.¿Sabes ya cuál es tu ikigai, cuál es tu «razón de ser»?Tras descubrir las claves de la motivación y la longevidad con Ikigai: los secretos de Japón para una vida larga y feliz (éxito de ventas traducido a más de 30 idiomas), Héctor García y Francesc Miralles vuelven a esta cultura milenaria para desarrollar un libro práctico que ... Read more

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Ikigai es la innovadora filosofía que está revolucionando el mundo.¿Sabes ya cuál es tu ikigai, cuál es tu «razón de ser»?Tras descubrir las claves de la motivación y la longevidad con Ikigai: los secretos de Japón para una vida larga y feliz (éxito de ventas traducido a más de 30 idiomas), Héctor García y Francesc Miralles vuelven a esta cultura milenaria para desarrollar un libro práctico que
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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

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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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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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Tao Te Ching, The

by Joseph Lumpkin, Lao Tzu ...

Narrated by Dennis Logan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

The Tao Te Ching was written by a man referred to as Lao Tzu. The unknown author’s name means both "the old philosopher" and "the old philosophy." Hence Lao Tzu may also be the title for the book or the name or title of the author.Lao Tzu lived in ancient China and was the keeper of the Imperial Library. Legends tell us he was famous for his wisdom. He was an advocate for personal inner growth, ... Read more

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The Tao Te Ching was written by a man referred to as Lao Tzu. The unknown author’s name means both "the old philosopher" and "the old philosophy." Hence Lao Tzu may also be the title for the book or the name or title of the author.Lao Tzu lived in ancient China and was the keeper of the Imperial Library. Legends tell us he was famous for his wisdom. He was an advocate for personal inner growth,
... 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
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The Sage's Tao Te Ching, 20th niversary Edition

Ancient Advice for the Second Half of Life

by William Martin ...

Narrated by Mike Fraser ...

Unabridged

3 hours 7 min

The 20th anniversary edition of William Martin’s free-verse interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, written expressly for those coming into the fullness of their wisdom.Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching reminds its listeners that the sage has been venerated in China for thousands of years. Twenty years ago, William Martin, subtly and powerfully, captured the complex emotions connected with growing older in this ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The 20th anniversary edition of William Martin’s free-verse interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, written expressly for those coming into the fullness of their wisdom.Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching reminds its listeners that the sage has been venerated in China for thousands of years. Twenty years ago, William Martin, subtly and powerfully, captured the complex emotions connected with growing older in this
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Как жить и властвовать

by Александр Игнатенко ...

Narrated by Денис Белых ...

Series series Сокровенная мудрость
Unabridged

13 hours 53 min

Книга выдающегося арабиста и исламоведа Александра Игнатенко «Как жить и властвовать» открывает слушателю жанр средневековых восточных «поучений владыкам». Эти трактаты часто существовали в единственном экземпляре, предназначались для одного читателя – правителя страны и хранились в государственных сокровищницах, «наравне с жемчугами и златом». Это были своего рода сокровенные инструкции о том, ... Read more

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Книга выдающегося арабиста и исламоведа Александра Игнатенко «Как жить и властвовать» открывает слушателю жанр средневековых восточных «поучений владыкам». Эти трактаты часто существовали в единственном экземпляре, предназначались для одного читателя – правителя страны и хранились в государственных сокровищницах, «наравне с жемчугами и златом». Это были своего рода сокровенные инструкции о том,
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Kintsugi

L'art de la résilience

by Céline Santini ...

Narrated by Christine Smolski ...

Unabridged

4 hours 22 min

Embrassez vos failles avec la philosophie Kintsugi !Au Japon, l'art ancestral du kintsugi répare les céramiques brisées avec de l'or, célébrant leurs fissures au lieu de les masquer. Cette philosophie est une puissante métaphore de la résilience humaine. Elle nous enseigne que nos épreuves, loin de nous affaiblir, peuvent devenir la source de notre force et de notre identité. Céline Santini vous ... Read more

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Embrassez vos failles avec la philosophie Kintsugi !Au Japon, l'art ancestral du kintsugi répare les céramiques brisées avec de l'or, célébrant leurs fissures au lieu de les masquer. Cette philosophie est une puissante métaphore de la résilience humaine. Elle nous enseigne que nos épreuves, loin de nous affaiblir, peuvent devenir la source de notre force et de notre identité. Céline Santini vous
... Read more
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Pensar a la japonesa

Un viaje por el estilo de vida del país del sol naciente

by Le Yen Mai ...

Narrated by Aneta Fernández ...

Unabridged

6 hours 14 min

Quince conceptos fundamentales del pensamiento japonés, quince lugares emblemáticos del país nipón y un único objetivo: sumergirse en los principios esenciales de la filosofía, la espiritualidad, la cultura y la sociedad japonesa.Le Yen Mai, una escritora de origen vietnamita nacida y criada en Suiza, nos acerca quince ideas claves del pensamiento japonés, desde las más conocidas en occidente, ... Read more

$10.07 USD

Quince conceptos fundamentales del pensamiento japonés, quince lugares emblemáticos del país nipón y un único objetivo: sumergirse en los principios esenciales de la filosofía, la espiritualidad, la cultura y la sociedad japonesa.Le Yen Mai, una escritora de origen vietnamita nacida y criada en Suiza, nos acerca quince ideas claves del pensamiento japonés, desde las más conocidas en occidente,
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Chinese Philosophy: A Beginner’s Guide to Daoism, Confucianism, and the Art of Living Well

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

Transform modern work stress and daily anxiety into grounded harmony through the timeless wisdom of Eastern philosophy. Step out of today's exhausting political frustration and immerse yourself in a calming, story-driven journey across ancient China. This reflective commute companion reveals spiritual searching not as dry theory, but as a living response to life's most urgent questions.Whether you ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform modern work stress and daily anxiety into grounded harmony through the timeless wisdom of Eastern philosophy. Step out of today's exhausting political frustration and immerse yourself in a calming, story-driven journey across ancient China. This reflective commute companion reveals spiritual searching not as dry theory, but as a living response to life's most urgent questions.Whether you
... Read more
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El arte de la guerra (versión completa)

by Sun Tzu ...

Narrated by Manuel Renteria ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

El arte de la guerra es una obra clásica sobre la estrategia y la filosofía militar. El libro ha sido popular por mas que 1000 años porque es útil para los negocios y la vida en general. Ahora, puedes escuchar esta obra clásica con audio clarísimo. Paga menos y recibe mas cuando escuchas con Libro Zen Plus. ... Read more

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El arte de la guerra es una obra clásica sobre la estrategia y la filosofía militar. El libro ha sido popular por mas que 1000 años porque es útil para los negocios y la vida en general. Ahora, puedes escuchar esta obra clásica con audio clarísimo. Paga menos y recibe mas cuando escuchas con Libro Zen Plus.
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