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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

Now available in English for the first time, the groundbreaking Japanese bestseller that teaches you how to improve your relationships, calm your emotions, and shape a life that’s in your control.A stressful day at work. An argument with a loved one. A post on social media that ruins your mood. Our minds react strongly to failures, frustrations, and comparisons, destroying our confidence and ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Now available in English for the first time, the groundbreaking Japanese bestseller that teaches you how to improve your relationships, calm your emotions, and shape a life that’s in your control.A stressful day at work. An argument with a loved one. A post on social media that ruins your mood. Our minds react strongly to failures, frustrations, and comparisons, destroying our confidence and
... Read more
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Introduction to Buddhism, Zen and the Soto Tradition with John Danvers, An

How Zen ideas and practices assimilate into the historical development of Buddhism in India, China and Japan

by John Danvers ...

Narrated by John Danvers ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Buddhist Scholars
Unabridged

5 hours 51 min

In this series of 10 talks, an introduction to Zen Buddhism, with a particular emphasis on the Soto tradition, ideas and practices firmly located within the historical development of Buddhism in India, China and Japan, including the revision and revitalisation of Buddhist ideas and practices by interaction with Daoist teachers and practitioners1. Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, the legends that ... Read more

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In this series of 10 talks, an introduction to Zen Buddhism, with a particular emphasis on the Soto tradition, ideas and practices firmly located within the historical development of Buddhism in India, China and Japan, including the revision and revitalisation of Buddhist ideas and practices by interaction with Daoist teachers and practitioners1. Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, the legends that
... 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

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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 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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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 Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

by Marie Kondo ...

Narrated by Sarah Skaer ...

Series series The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Unabridged

5 hours 46 min

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The book that sparked a revolution and inspired the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo: the original guide to decluttering your home once and for all.ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE—CNNDespite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles?Japanese ... Read more

$17.50 USD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The book that sparked a revolution and inspired the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo: the original guide to decluttering your home once and for all.ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE—CNNDespite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles?Japanese
... 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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Applying The Tao of Human Interactions

by SULI Daniel Johnson ...

Narrated by Paul Metcalfe ...

Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

This is an introduction to The Tao of Human Interactions.I decided to write this book because of the need for an effective system of managing and enhancing people's ability to communicate. Its applications span business as well as personal interactions. It can be a simple way of assessing the personalities of people around you and enabling you to better interact with them. I've played the role of ... Read more

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This is an introduction to The Tao of Human Interactions.I decided to write this book because of the need for an effective system of managing and enhancing people's ability to communicate. Its applications span business as well as personal interactions. It can be a simple way of assessing the personalities of people around you and enabling you to better interact with them. I've played the role of
... 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

$14.95 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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Zen in the Martial Arts

by Joe Hyams ...

Narrated by Jim Meskimen ...

Unabridged

2 hours 37 min

"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."—Samurai maximUnder the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than twenty-five years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to listeners how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical ... Read more

$9.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."—Samurai maximUnder the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than twenty-five years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to listeners how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical
... 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

$14.95 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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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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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

$16.99 USD

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
Audiobook

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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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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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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Three Years on the Great Mountain

A Memoir of Zen and Fearlessness

by Cristina Moon ...

Narrated by Cristina Moon ...

Unabridged

9 hours 17 min

At twenty-five, activist Cristina Moon faced an impossible task: preparing for the possibility of arrest and torture inside military-ruled Myanmar. Her response? Learning Buddhist meditation. So began what would become a decades-long spiritual path—eventually leading her to a Zen temple and martial arts dojo in Hawai'i with a timeless method of warrior Zen training.Offering a bracing account of ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

At twenty-five, activist Cristina Moon faced an impossible task: preparing for the possibility of arrest and torture inside military-ruled Myanmar. Her response? Learning Buddhist meditation. So began what would become a decades-long spiritual path—eventually leading her to a Zen temple and martial arts dojo in Hawai'i with a timeless method of warrior Zen training.Offering a bracing account of
... 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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Spiritual Awakening

Embrace Your Zen, Your True Nature, and Your Spirituality

by Rebecca Morres, Evie Harrison, Chantal Even, Hillary Janssen ...

Narrated by audiobooks2go, Mary Johnson, Doug Greene, Rory Young ...

Unabridged

3 hours 11 min

This is a book with 4 separate books in it. The titles relate to these topics:Topic 1: Many people have heard of Hygge, but most of them don’t know how to incorporate it into their lifestyle. Hygge is based on comfort, warmth in the winter, and simple designs that reflect a homy, cozy feeling.Topic 2: This is a nice, quick guide to help you understand the application of essential oils. You will ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a book with 4 separate books in it. The titles relate to these topics:Topic 1: Many people have heard of Hygge, but most of them don’t know how to incorporate it into their lifestyle. Hygge is based on comfort, warmth in the winter, and simple designs that reflect a homy, cozy feeling.Topic 2: This is a nice, quick guide to help you understand the application of essential oils. You will
... Read more
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Your Best Self: True Conversation

by Brenda Shoshanna ...

Narrated by Brenda Shoshanna ...

Series series Your Best Self
Unabridged

44 min

You carry most of your conversations with yourself, around and around in your own mind. In this world of monologue, you can become stuck. It can become hard to really hear the other. A TRUE CONVERSATION will show you how to open yourself to the world of dialogue, to true connection, healing, and aliveness. As you become more present and more available to real encounters, you will find not only ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You carry most of your conversations with yourself, around and around in your own mind. In this world of monologue, you can become stuck. It can become hard to really hear the other. A TRUE CONVERSATION will show you how to open yourself to the world of dialogue, to true connection, healing, and aliveness. As you become more present and more available to real encounters, you will find not only
... Read more
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Anger Diet, The: Thirty Days to Stress-Free Living

by Brenda Shoshanna ...

Narrated by Rich Grimshaw ...

Unabridged

5 hours 58 min

"Shoshanna extends an empty and richly filled hand, offering both the sublime and the practical," Publishers Weekly once noted of Brenda Shoshanna, Ph.D. Now Shoshanna unites the sublime and the practical once again, this time to show us how to rid ourselves of anger and become immune to its toxic effects in a new 30-day program called The Anger Diet. Road rage, school shootings, workplace ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Shoshanna extends an empty and richly filled hand, offering both the sublime and the practical," Publishers Weekly once noted of Brenda Shoshanna, Ph.D. Now Shoshanna unites the sublime and the practical once again, this time to show us how to rid ourselves of anger and become immune to its toxic effects in a new 30-day program called The Anger Diet. Road rage, school shootings, workplace
... Read more
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A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku

Major Works by Japan's Best-Loved Poets - From Basho and Issa to Ryokan and Santoka, with Works by Six Women Poets

by William Scott Wilson ...

Narrated by Marc Blasco ...

Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

An old pond;a frog jumps in:the sound of water—BashoThis comprehensive introduction to Japan's best-loved haiku poets is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn about haiku. Compiled and with commentary by renowned author and translator William Scott Wilson, the book features 26 poets and 550 haiku, exquisitely translated. Wilson takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the works of ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An old pond;a frog jumps in:the sound of water—BashoThis comprehensive introduction to Japan's best-loved haiku poets is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn about haiku. Compiled and with commentary by renowned author and translator William Scott Wilson, the book features 26 poets and 550 haiku, exquisitely translated. Wilson takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the works of
... Read more
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Zen

The Art of Happiness With Mindfulness & Meditation - A Buddhism Way of Life to Living Life

by Armani Murphy ...

Narrated by Gary G. Crane ...

Unabridged

38 min

Do you want to live a life full of happiness and peace, but you have no idea where to start? Do you want to tap into mindfulness and meditation, but the concepts seem out of your reach?Meditation can be intimidating. It can be confusing and overwhelming. It seems like it would take a huge amount of discipline and willpower, and you might not feel up to the challenge. Mindfulness feels vague and ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to live a life full of happiness and peace, but you have no idea where to start? Do you want to tap into mindfulness and meditation, but the concepts seem out of your reach?Meditation can be intimidating. It can be confusing and overwhelming. It seems like it would take a huge amount of discipline and willpower, and you might not feel up to the challenge. Mindfulness feels vague and
... Read more
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Japanese Philosophy for Overthinking

Wabi-Sabi, Zanshin, and Letting Go

by Kenji Tanaka ...

Narrated by AI Voice Eric Smith ...

Unabridged

5 hours 19 min

The war in your head is exhausting. Replaying past conversations, worrying about future outcomes, and battling a relentless inner critic drains your energy and steals your joy. Modern psychology offers helpful tools, but ancient Japanese wisdom provides a completely different approach, one that doesn't fight your thoughts but changes your relationship with them. This book introduces 12 practical ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The war in your head is exhausting. Replaying past conversations, worrying about future outcomes, and battling a relentless inner critic drains your energy and steals your joy. Modern psychology offers helpful tools, but ancient Japanese wisdom provides a completely different approach, one that doesn't fight your thoughts but changes your relationship with them. This book introduces 12 practical
... Read more

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