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Bestsellers
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Old Path White Clouds
- Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
- By: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 950
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 847
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Story5 out of 5 stars 845
Drawn directly from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha's life....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Breathtaking accomplishment!
- By Karamelfun on 05-14-16
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
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King's Cross
- The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus
- By: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,094
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 924
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Story5 out of 5 stars 920
New York Times best-selling author and nationally renowned minister Timothy Keller unlocks new insights into the life of Jesus Christ....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Jesus for Real People
- By Roger on 12-16-11
By: Timothy Keller
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Great Disciples of the Buddha
- Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacies
- By: Hellmuth Hecker, Nyanaponika Thera, Bikkhu Bodhi
- Narrated by: William Hope, Nicolette McKenzie, Ratnadhya
- Length: 18 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 155
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 138
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Story5 out of 5 stars 137
Twenty-four of the Buddha's most distinguished disciples are brought to life in ten chapters of rich narration....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful stories of Buddhism's earliest heroes
- By Blake Rampy on 01-05-17
By: Hellmuth Hecker, and others
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Approaching the Buddhist Path
- The Library of Wisdom and Compassion
- By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Thubten Chodron
- Narrated by: Peter Aronson
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 97
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 83
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Story5 out of 5 stars 82
This first volume provides a wealth of reflections on Buddhist history and fundamentals, contemporary issues, and the Dalai Lama’s own personal experiences....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- By Matthew Davis on 01-08-20
By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and others
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Esoteric Theravada
- The Story of the Forgotten Meditation Tradition of Southeast Asia
- By: Kate Crosby
- Narrated by: Kate Crosby
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4
A groundbreaking exploration of a practice tradition that was nearly lost to history....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Historically oriented
- By Savitri on 10-19-23
By: Kate Crosby
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Lotus Girl
- My Life at the Crossroads of Buddhism and America
- By: Helen Tworkov
- Narrated by: Helen Tworkov
- Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 16
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16
Helen Tworkov explores the relationship between Buddhist wisdom and American values, presenting a wholly unique look at the developing landscape of Buddhism in the West....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing story
- By Elina on 05-25-24
By: Helen Tworkov
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Old Path White Clouds
- Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
- By: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 950
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 847
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Story5 out of 5 stars 845
Drawn directly from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha's life....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Breathtaking accomplishment!
- By Karamelfun on 05-14-16
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
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King's Cross
- The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus
- By: Timothy Keller
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,094
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 924
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Story5 out of 5 stars 920
New York Times best-selling author and nationally renowned minister Timothy Keller unlocks new insights into the life of Jesus Christ....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Jesus for Real People
- By Roger on 12-16-11
By: Timothy Keller
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Great Disciples of the Buddha
- Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacies
- By: Hellmuth Hecker, Nyanaponika Thera, Bikkhu Bodhi
- Narrated by: William Hope, Nicolette McKenzie, Ratnadhya
- Length: 18 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 155
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 138
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Story5 out of 5 stars 137
Twenty-four of the Buddha's most distinguished disciples are brought to life in ten chapters of rich narration....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful stories of Buddhism's earliest heroes
- By Blake Rampy on 01-05-17
By: Hellmuth Hecker, and others
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Approaching the Buddhist Path
- The Library of Wisdom and Compassion
- By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Thubten Chodron
- Narrated by: Peter Aronson
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 97
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 83
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Story5 out of 5 stars 82
This first volume provides a wealth of reflections on Buddhist history and fundamentals, contemporary issues, and the Dalai Lama’s own personal experiences....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- By Matthew Davis on 01-08-20
By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and others
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Esoteric Theravada
- The Story of the Forgotten Meditation Tradition of Southeast Asia
- By: Kate Crosby
- Narrated by: Kate Crosby
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4
A groundbreaking exploration of a practice tradition that was nearly lost to history....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Historically oriented
- By Savitri on 10-19-23
By: Kate Crosby
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Lotus Girl
- My Life at the Crossroads of Buddhism and America
- By: Helen Tworkov
- Narrated by: Helen Tworkov
- Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 16
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16
Helen Tworkov explores the relationship between Buddhist wisdom and American values, presenting a wholly unique look at the developing landscape of Buddhism in the West....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing story
- By Elina on 05-25-24
By: Helen Tworkov
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Buddha
- By: Karen Armstrong
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 420
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 250
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 251
This rich, timely, and highly original portrait of the Buddha explores both the archetypal religious icon and Buddha the man....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Eminently Listenable
- By JerryT on 01-23-05
By: Karen Armstrong
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The Art of Listening
- A Guide to the Early Teachings of Buddhism
- By: Sarah Shaw
- Narrated by: Sarah Shaw
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 6
The Art of Listening gives an introduction to the Dīghanikāya and demonstrates the historical, cultural, and spiritual insights that emerge when we view the Buddhist suttas as oral literature....
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2 out of 5 stars
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First word clipped in every sentence.
- By Brittany Neff on 02-01-24
By: Sarah Shaw
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Buddhism
- Beginner’s Guide to Understanding and Practicing Buddhism to Become Stress & Anxiety Free
- By: Michael Williams
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 109
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 83
An ancient and deeply revered practice, Buddhism is even more popular now than it has been in decades. The secret behind its steady rise is due in part to the plethora of benefits Buddhism reaps upon those who practice it and apply its teachings to their lives....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Smooth Flow of Beautiful Content
- By Renée Hamilton-McNealy on 10-09-18
By: Michael Williams
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A Concise History of Buddhism
- From 500 BCE-1900 CE
- By: Andrew Skilton
- Narrated by: Jinananda
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4 out of 5 stars 56
Andrew Skilton - Senior Research Fellow in Buddhist Studies, Kings College, London - explains the development of the basic concepts of Buddhism and its spread across the continents....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Difficult for the indoctrinated
- By Heavypen on 04-18-18
By: Andrew Skilton
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What is the Dharma?
- The essential teachings of the Buddha
- By: Urgyen Sangharakshita
- Narrated by: Jinananda
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 41
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Story5 out of 5 stars 41
What is the Dharma? To walk in the footsteps of the Buddha we need a clear and thorough guide to the essential principles of Buddhism....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome read!
- By luke on 10-24-16
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A Step Away from Paradise
- The True Story of a Tibetan Lama's Journey to a Land of Immortality
- By: Thomas K. Shor
- Narrated by: Philip Battley
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 131
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 129
It was the early 1960s. The place, a far-off corner of the Himalayas long fabled in Tibetan tradition to be hiding a valley of immortality among its peaks and glaciers - a real-life Shangri-La. They waited generations for the prophesied lama to come, the one with the secret knowledge....
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must read
- By Lynn M Shirley on 07-30-19
By: Thomas K. Shor
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After Buddhism
- Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age
- By: Stephen Batchelor
- Narrated by: Stephen Batchelor
- Length: 17 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 268
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 233
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 227
Some 25 centuries after the Buddha started teaching, his message continues to inspire people across the globe, including those living in predominantly secular societies....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Eye opening
- By Christopher F. Wilson on 12-20-15
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How to Grow Psilocybin Mushrooms at Home the FOOLPROOF Way
- An All-Inclusive Beginner's Guide to Easily Grow Psychedelic Magic Mushrooms in Your Own Home
- By: Alan Alpert
- Narrated by: Eren Jaeger
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 11
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Story4 out of 5 stars 11
Have you been fascinated by the concept of growing your own psilocybin mushrooms, but don’t know where to start? No matter what your current experience level is, How to Grow Psilocybin Mushrooms at Home the FOOLPROOF Way will walk you through the process....
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1 out of 5 stars
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DO NOT BUY
- By Riley Parks on 03-20-23
By: Alan Alpert
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Buddhism for Beginners
- How the Practice of Buddhism, Mindfulness and Meditation Can Increase Your Happiness and Help You Deal with Stress and Anxiety
- By: Harini Anand
- Narrated by: Chris Lynch
- Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9
Do you often feel stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Would you like to increase your well-being and happiness? If so, then Buddhism could be the answer....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not geared toward spiritual growth
- By Bryan Lyman on 01-22-25
By: Harini Anand
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Buddhism
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Damien Keown
- Narrated by: Coleen Marlo
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
This very short introduction offers listeners a superb overview of the teachings of the Buddha, as well as a succinct guide to the integration of Buddhism into daily life....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Engage the services of a Very Short boatman
- By Darwin8u on 10-22-18
By: Damien Keown
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Waking the Buddha
- How the Most Dynamic and Empowering Buddhist Movement in History Is Changing Our Concept of Religion
- By: Clark Strand
- Narrated by: Mel Foster
- Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 56
Waking the Buddha tells the story of the Soka Gakkai International, the largest, most dynamic Buddhist movement in the world today....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow! 5 stars
- By franco espina on 01-25-15
By: Clark Strand
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The Noble Eightfold Path of the Buddha
- By: Urgyen Sangharakshita
- Narrated by: Urgyen Sangharakshita
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 42
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story5 out of 5 stars 33
Sangharakshita, the London-born Buddhist teacher, is one of the most influential figures in the development of Buddhism in the West....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent review of the topic
- By E. Rudite on 07-18-16