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Reflections on Silver River consists of a new translation of Tokme Zongpo's Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva and a verse-by verse commentary. Ken McLeod's plain and simple English beautifully reflects the simplicity and directness of the original Tibetan. McLeod's commentary is full of provocative questions and inspiring descriptions of what it means to be awake and present in your life. Practical instruction, brief and to the point, is found in each of the verse commentaries.

Through the verses of the New Testament Gospels, Osho brings the teachings of Jesus to life, calling him a poet. "Jesus became a great milestone in the history of consciousness. It is not just coincidental that Jesus' birth has become the most important date in history. Before Christ, one world; after Christ, a totally different world has existed - a demarcation in the consciousness of man." (Osho)

Do you ever feel like your mind is overflowing with noise? Are you searching for just one moment of real peace and quiet? If you answered yes, this book is for you. The Cat and The Moon invites you on a quiet journey—a path of stillness, letting go, and gentle awakening. Along the way, you’ll meet a mysterious cat who doesn’t just wander an ancient temple, but walks quietly beside you—helping you notice small, peaceful moments hiding in plain sight.

This collection of 21 short, soul-soothing Zen stories is designed to help you quiet your mind, let go of unnecessary worries, and reconnect with the simplicity of the present moment. Each story is quick and easy to listen to, yet filled with timeless wisdom that gently shifts your perspective—offering clarity where there was confusion, peace where there was tension.

Are you tired of pushing, controlling, and striving—only to feel stuck and exhausted? Do you long for a life that feels lighter, freer, and more effortless? The Flow of Zen invites you to release the struggle and embrace the beauty of simply being. Through 21 short, immersive Zen stories, this book reveals the power of presence, effortless action (wu-wei), and surrendering to life’s natural rhythm. Each bite-sized tale offers a profound yet simple lesson—helping you shift from resistance to acceptance, from stress to serenity.

Is your mind full of questions that never seem to rest? Do you find yourself overthinking, second-guessing, or chasing peace that always feels just out of reach? If so, this book was written for you. The Fox Who Fooled the Monk invites you on a strange and surprising journey—a path of playful riddles, quiet reflections, and unexpected wisdom.

Listen to this collection of a hundred inspirational Buddhist quotations to uplift and motivate you through the day. Each is followed by either a meditation or a reflection to help release negative thoughts and find your own inner peace.

Hojoki is an introspective poem written in the 13th century by the enigmatic Japanese hermit Kamo no Chomei, who as a young man served in the capital as official court poet, but later in life withdrew from society.

On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror--when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that we need not feel "doomed" when these...

A second collection of a hundred inspirational Buddhist quotations, to uplift and motivate you through the day. Each is followed by either a meditation or a reflection, to help release negative thoughts and find your own inner peace. Whether you listen to one a day, several at once, or jump around randomly, their beauty is that you can return to them time and again, as they gradually reveal new insights. They are also uplifting. At a time when we seem to be increasingly stressed and rushed, let them remind you of the hope and love in the world.

Drawn from the Buddha’s teachings, contemporary literature, and the author’s own life, this collection of stories, anecdotes, and aphorisms provides inspiration and refreshment for practitioners of meditation.

The book explores themes of Buddhist and Stoic mindfulness, shared psychological insights, as well as Stoic and Buddhist practices for cultivating compassion and concern for others. It is for anyone who is interested in how either Stoicism or Buddhism can be a helpful and heartfelt addition to his or her life, as well as reflecting on how both Stoicism and Buddhism are undergoing dynamic "reinterpretations" in the modern world.

Find beauty in the imperfect. Embrace the present. Let go with grace. Wabi Sabi Meditation is a calming and transformative audiobook that guides you through the quiet wisdom of the Japanese Wabi Sabi philosophy—an invitation to honor the incomplete, the impermanent, and the deeply human. Designed to be listened to slowly, this audiobook offers gentle meditations, reflections, and breathwork practices to help you release resistance and return to yourself. Each chapter weaves mindfulness with poetic insight, creating a sanctuary of sound that soothes the spirit and awakens presence.

Following a ski accident that left Clayton immobile for nearly six months, he grappled with severe depression, culminating in a life-changing moment at the Golden Gate Bridge. A voice in his head said, "There has got to be another way," which set him on a transformative journey, eventually leading to meditation. Through this practice, he began to view his past through a new lens, gaining profound insights into his childhood trauma and achieving rare states of consciousness akin to spiritual enlightenment that lasted for several years.

The second of two volumes of commentary on Revelations of Mind by Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku. Valuable for anyone interested in the importance and workings of the human mind - from a practical, philosophical, scientific, or meditative point of view. Contains the text of the original work.

As recent scientific research shows, the simple act of praying can be emotionally, spiritually, and even physically healing. With Prayers for Hard Times, author Becca Anderson offers solace in bringing together the wisdom of great thinkers, spiritual leaders, and writers who have faced difficulty and learned from it. This audio daybook draws from sacred sources such as the Bible, the Torah, Buddhist and Native American texts, as well as inspirational writings of: Joan Didion, Elizabeth Gilbert, Maya Angelou, Rumi, Abraham Lincoln, and many others.

Let these reflections on love and life show you how to find inner peace and happiness so you can live your best life now. Listen to this collection of 100 inspirational Buddhist quotations. Let these uplifting Buddha teachings on mind, love, and life, motivate you through the day. Each is followed by either a meditation or a reflection to help release suffering and attachment, showing you where to find the inner peace of mindfulness.

What is worth? Within this audio we begin by investigating worth and how it affects our daily lives. By shaping the narrative objectively, we then delve into a world of mindful practices that will bring about a better relationship with your inner self.