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Bestsellers
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Practicing Mindfulness
- 75 Essential Meditations for Finding Peace in the Everyday
- By: Matthew Sockolov
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
- Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
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Find everyday calmness and clarity with simple mindfulness meditations and exercises....
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75 Meditation Exercises, Not Guided Meditations
- By bmathews on 07-13-19
By: Matthew Sockolov
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Lovingkindness
- The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
- By: Sharon Salzberg
- Narrated by: Sharon Salzberg
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy—both with others and with ourselves—creates feelings of pain and longing.
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The Absolute WORST narration of any audiobook ever
- By Amazon Customer on 12-04-24
By: Sharon Salzberg
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The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha
- A Translation of the Majjhima Nikāya
- By: Bhikkhu Ñānamoli, Bhikkhu Bodhi
- Narrated by: Taradasa
- Length: 47 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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This book offers a complete translation of the Majjhima Nikāya, or Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, one of the major collections of texts in the Pāli Canon, the authorised scriptures of Theravada Buddhism....
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I can't believe it's FINALLY an audible book!
- By Yetanotherguy on 12-08-19
By: Bhikkhu Ñānamoli, and others
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The Long Discourses of the Buddha
- A Translation of the Dīgha Nikāya
- By: Bhikkhu Sujato
- Narrated by: Taradasa
- Length: 24 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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The Long Discourses of the Buddha (Dīgha Nikāya) is the first of the five Nikāyas (Collections) in the Sutta Pitaka and has its own particular character. Unlike the others which contain thousands of shorter discourses (suttas), it comprises just 34 but of much longer length....
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Good in the beginning, good in the middle...
- By Boguslaw on 05-28-21
By: Bhikkhu Sujato
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Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away
- Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering
- By: Ajahn Chah
- Narrated by: Peter Aronson
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Ajahn Chah (1919–1992) was admired for the way he demystified the Buddhist teachings, presenting them in a remarkably simple and down-to-earth style for people of any background. This new book focuses on the theme of impermanence.
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Amazing
- By Anonymous User on 12-17-24
By: Ajahn Chah
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Sought Through Meditation: Exploring Step Eleven Through the Lens of Dharma
- Buddhism & the Twelve Steps
- By: Kevin Griffin
- Narrated by: Kevin Griffin
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the most succinct and practical guide yet for those who want to incorporate meditation into their recovery work. Here he examines the traditional Twelve Step view of meditation before telling us about his own journey of discovery.
By: Kevin Griffin
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Practicing Mindfulness
- 75 Essential Meditations for Finding Peace in the Everyday
- By: Matthew Sockolov
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
- Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Find everyday calmness and clarity with simple mindfulness meditations and exercises....
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75 Meditation Exercises, Not Guided Meditations
- By bmathews on 07-13-19
By: Matthew Sockolov
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Lovingkindness
- The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
- By: Sharon Salzberg
- Narrated by: Sharon Salzberg
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy—both with others and with ourselves—creates feelings of pain and longing.
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The Absolute WORST narration of any audiobook ever
- By Amazon Customer on 12-04-24
By: Sharon Salzberg
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The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha
- A Translation of the Majjhima Nikāya
- By: Bhikkhu Ñānamoli, Bhikkhu Bodhi
- Narrated by: Taradasa
- Length: 47 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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This book offers a complete translation of the Majjhima Nikāya, or Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, one of the major collections of texts in the Pāli Canon, the authorised scriptures of Theravada Buddhism....
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I can't believe it's FINALLY an audible book!
- By Yetanotherguy on 12-08-19
By: Bhikkhu Ñānamoli, and others
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The Long Discourses of the Buddha
- A Translation of the Dīgha Nikāya
- By: Bhikkhu Sujato
- Narrated by: Taradasa
- Length: 24 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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The Long Discourses of the Buddha (Dīgha Nikāya) is the first of the five Nikāyas (Collections) in the Sutta Pitaka and has its own particular character. Unlike the others which contain thousands of shorter discourses (suttas), it comprises just 34 but of much longer length....
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Good in the beginning, good in the middle...
- By Boguslaw on 05-28-21
By: Bhikkhu Sujato
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Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away
- Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering
- By: Ajahn Chah
- Narrated by: Peter Aronson
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Ajahn Chah (1919–1992) was admired for the way he demystified the Buddhist teachings, presenting them in a remarkably simple and down-to-earth style for people of any background. This new book focuses on the theme of impermanence.
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Amazing
- By Anonymous User on 12-17-24
By: Ajahn Chah
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Sought Through Meditation: Exploring Step Eleven Through the Lens of Dharma
- Buddhism & the Twelve Steps
- By: Kevin Griffin
- Narrated by: Kevin Griffin
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
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This is the most succinct and practical guide yet for those who want to incorporate meditation into their recovery work. Here he examines the traditional Twelve Step view of meditation before telling us about his own journey of discovery.
By: Kevin Griffin
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When Awareness Becomes Natural
- A Guide to Cultivating Mindfulness in Everyday Life
- By: Sayadaw U Tejaniya
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
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Meditation is great - but it's not what Buddhist practice is all about. That's the message of this engaging and funny Burmese Buddhist monk, a message that is finding a significant following....
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Its a biography
- By Stevo on 08-31-17
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The Connected Discourses of the Buddha
- A Translation of the Saṃyutta Nikaya
- By: Bhikkhu Bodhi
- Narrated by: Taradasa
- Length: 57 hrs and 58 mins
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This volume offers a complete translation of the Saṃyutta Nikāya, The Connected Discourses of the Buddha, the third of the four great collections in the Sutta Pitaka of the Pāli Canon....
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Easy to understand...
- By Munair on 04-09-21
By: Bhikkhu Bodhi
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Right Concentration
- A Practical Guide to the Jhanas
- By: Leigh Brasington
- Narrated by: Jamison Walker
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
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The jhānas are eight progressive altered states of consciousness that can be identified with the aspect of the Buddha’s Eightfold Path called Right Concentration....
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great overview
- By Sam on 08-01-23
By: Leigh Brasington
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The Art of Living
- Vipassana Meditation as Taught by S. N. Goenka
- By: William Hart
- Narrated by: William Hart
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
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A full-length study of the teaching of S. N. Goenka, prepared under his guidance and with his approval. Useful for meditators and non-meditators alike. This was the first book to appear in English that accurately describes the practice of Vipassana at length for the general listener....
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Not worth the listen
- By Mike Farr on 11-07-23
By: William Hart
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Insight Meditation
- By: Joseph Goldstein
- Narrated by: Peter Aronson
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
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The fruit of some twenty years’ experience leading Buddhist meditation retreats, this book touches on a wide range of topics raised repeatedly by meditators and includes favorite stories, key Buddhist teachings, and answers to most-asked questions.
By: Joseph Goldstein
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The Experience of Insight
- A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation
- By: Joseph Goldstein
- Narrated by: Jozen Tamori Gibson
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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This modern spiritual classic, presented as a 30-day meditation retreat taught by Joseph Goldstein, offers timeless practical instructions and real-world advice for practicing meditation - whether walking or sitting in formal practice or engaging in everyday life....
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So Good
- By Pacific9 on 11-01-20
By: Joseph Goldstein
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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
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A groundbreaking exploration of a practice tradition that was nearly lost to history....
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Historically oriented
- By Savitri on 10-19-23
By: Kate Crosby
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Vipassana Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Vipassana Meditation
- By: Chaya Rao
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 34 mins
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Vipassana is a form of meditation, or a mental exercise, if you will, that has the capacity to do absolute wonders in your life....
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Intro. To Vipassana Meditation described easy
- By Lisa swint on 02-10-23
By: Chaya Rao
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The Dharmapada: The 1000 Petal Jeweled Lotus of Wisdom
- By: Buddhaghosa
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
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The Dharmapada is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form. Here is the perfect audiobook for everyone interested in expanding their own distant spiritual horizons, both ethically and philosophically....
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Great inner inquiry
- By Adriana P. on 12-07-22
By: Buddhaghosa
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The Original Buddhist Psychology
- What the Abhidharma Tells Us About How We Think, Feel, and Experience Life
- By: Beth Jacobs, Matthew Wood - foreword
- Narrated by: Margo Trueblood, Sam Scholl
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
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The Abhidharma has traditionally been reserved only for academic or monastic study. For the first time, Beth Jacobs brings this dynamic body of work to general listeners, using practical explanation, personal stories, and vivid examples to untangle the technical aspects of the Abhidharma....
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First reading isn’t enough
- By June on 11-08-18
By: Beth Jacobs, and others
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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
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Twenty-four of the Buddha's most distinguished disciples are brought to life in ten chapters of rich narration....
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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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A Fierce Heart
- Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment
- By: Spring Washam
- Narrated by: Spring Washam
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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With stories from south central LA to the jungles of Peru, these deep and honest reflections by one of the country's most powerful mindfulness teachers focus on compassion as the fiercest and most effective response to suffering....
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inspirational
- By Aaron M. Fabun on 01-31-21
By: Spring Washam
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Boundless Heart
- The Buddha's Path of Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity
- By: Christina Feldman
- Narrated by: Erin Moon
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
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Compassion, kindness, equanimity, and joy are not only the fruits of the awakened life but also the path to it....
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The performer is rushing through as on speed , not right for this story at all
- By sacha Skott on 04-02-18
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The Awakened Ape
- A Biohacker's Guide to Evolutionary Fitness, Natural Ecstasy, and Stress-Free Living
- By: Jevan Pradas
- Narrated by: Paul Brion
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
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Perpetually bored, anxious, fatigued, and overweight, modern society has failed to deliver the happiness it promised. The remedy, Jevan Pradas argues, is in a unique synthesis of a Paleolithic lifestyle and Buddhist meditation....
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author is a small minded bigot
- By P. C. Gardner on 11-30-18
By: Jevan Pradas
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The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness
- By: John Bruna
- Narrated by: Paul Brion
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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A rich and multilayered guide that offers readers accessible wisdom and practical methods to cultivate deeper satisfaction in everyday experiences. In contrast to stimulus-driven pleasure, contentment comes from living a life of meaning that aligns with one's values....
By: John Bruna
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Good Eye, Bad Eye
- A Memoir of Trauma and Truth
- By: Jeanne Malmgren
- Narrated by: Jeanne Malmgren
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
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Good Eye, Bad Eye is a primer on how the human brain struggles to handle overwhelming events, how therapists help their patients heal, and how the truth sets us free.
By: Jeanne Malmgren
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The Buddhist Cleanse
- The 1-Day Spiritual Detox
- By: Nick Keomahavong
- Narrated by: Phra Michael Viradhammo
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
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Whether you are looking to deepen your existing spiritual practice, break out of the monotony of a stale, daily routine, or undergo a full-on life-reset, The Buddhist Cleanse will help you instigate the change you seek....
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Buddhist ethics basic training
- By Mr. Jeff on 02-10-24
By: Nick Keomahavong
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Introduction to Early Buddhism
- An Accessible Explanation of the Core Theory of Early Buddhism
- By: Bhikkhu Kakmuk
- Narrated by: Sean Slater
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
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An excellent, comprehensive introduction to Early Buddhism. It covers both theory and practice....
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Excellent summary of early Buddhist teachings
- By Akasha on 01-30-18
By: Bhikkhu Kakmuk
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The Training of the Heart
- By: Ajahn Chah
- Narrated by: Karen Blochlinger
- Length: 36 mins
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The nature of our heart is such that whenever it clings and grasps there is agitation and confusion. First it might wander over there, then it might wander over here....
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Get Food for the Heart Instead
- By Adam Nardini on 07-28-21
By: Ajahn Chah
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Mindfulness
- The Remarkable Truth Behind Meditation and Being Present in Your Life
- By: Olivia Telford
- Narrated by: Clifford Ponder
- Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
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People who charge through their days on autopilot are often missing out on life’s most precious gifts. Mindless living puts you at risk of stress, mental health problems, and weakens your immune system. In this audiobook, you’ll discover the secrets of truly calm, contented people....
By: Olivia Telford
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From Mindfulness to Insight
- Meditations to Release Your Habitual Thinking and Activate Your Inherent Wisdom
- By: Rob Nairn, Choden, Heather Regan-Addis
- Narrated by: Stephen Perring
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
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This book shows how we can move beyond secular mindfulness and compassion techniques to the cultivation of insight - seeing into and thereby becoming free of the repetitive thinking that keeps us trapped in cycles of suffering....
By: Rob Nairn, and others
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Theravada Buddhism
- Simple Guides
- By: Diana St. Ruth, Richard St. Ruth
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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This book will help you appreciate the timeless wisdom of the oldest form of Buddhism in existence....
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not bad, but nothing new
- By JIM IS DEAD on 11-06-24
By: Diana St. Ruth, and others
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El Arte de Vivir [The Art of Living]
- Meditación Vipassana tal y como la enseña S.N. Goenka [Vipassana Meditation as Taught by S.N. Goenka]
- By: William Hart
- Narrated by: Adriana Patiño
- Length: 7 hrs
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La traducción en español de El Arte de Vivir es la introducción clásica a la Meditación Vipassana, tal y como la enseña S.N. Goenka....
By: William Hart
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The Building Blocks of Meditation
- The Purpose of Meditation and How to Start a Daily Practice that Actually Sticks
- By: Nick Keomahavong, Michael Viradhammo
- Narrated by: Michael Viradhammo
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
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As a Buddhist monk and psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, Venerable Nick has packaged the wisdom of his meditation teachers from Thailand into a simple yet profound meditation guide for a Western audience....
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Succinct and still sufficient!
- By Sayali Patkar on 02-15-23
By: Nick Keomahavong, and others