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The Joy of Living
- Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness
- By: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Eric Swanson
- Narrated by: Eric Swanson, Jason Scott Campbell
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 759
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 602
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Story5 out of 5 stars 604
In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned Buddhist teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche invites us to join him in unlocking the secrets behind the practice of meditation. With an infectious joy and insatiable curiosity, he weaves together the principles of Tibetan Buddhism, neuroscience, and quantum physics in a way that will forever change the way we understand the human experience.
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3 out of 5 stars
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abridged!
- By John on 12-09-07
- The Joy of Living
- Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness
- By: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Eric Swanson
- Narrated by: Eric Swanson, Jason Scott Campbell
A unique perspective
Reviewed: 04-28-25
I really enjoyed this book. Rinpoche has a unique perspective among the the Buddhist teachers i have studied, and it is such a joy to hear his discussion of Buddhism and how it fits into the western study of the brain. Its very cool to hear about what science knows about our minds and how well it fits into with Buddhist thought. I think this book would be great for a western scientist who is skeptical about Buddhism. And as someone who has experienced a lot of panic attacks myself, it was comforting to hear about his experiences with this condition. Thank you for your great teachers! As a semi experienced meditator and Buddhist Practitioner, his teachings brought me back to my beginners mind and reset myself firmly on the core of the Buddhist teachings
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The Places That Scare You
- A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times
- By: Pema Chödrön
- Narrated by: Joanna Rotte
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,361
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,127
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,106
Here Pema provides the tools to deal with the problems and difficulties that life throws our way. This wisdom is always available to us, she teaches, but we usually block it with habitual patterns rooted in fear. Beyond that fear lies a state of openheartedness and tenderness. This audiobook teaches us how to awaken our basic goodness and connect with others, to accept ourselves and others complete with faults and imperfections, and to stay in the present moment by seeing through the strategies of ego that cause us to resist life as it is.
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5 out of 5 stars
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GREAT book
- By Amazon Customer on 01-25-18
- The Places That Scare You
- A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times
- By: Pema Chödrön
- Narrated by: Joanna Rotte
Powerful practices
Reviewed: 04-12-25
Ami Pema never fails to inspire me with her wisdom. This book is full of all the most incredible practices. While i am familiar with them all already, Pema never fails to invigorate these practices and communicate their essence
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We Will Rest!
- The Art of Escape
- By: Tricia Hersey
- Narrated by: Tricia Hersey
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 30
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story5 out of 5 stars 30
We don’t believe we are worthy of rest unless we burn ourselves out to accomplish it. Our thinking has been limited by disconnection, sleep deprivation, and the unattainable call for perfection. The systems will never give us rest. It is something we must create for ourselves and each other.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Poetry in Motion
- By alicia on 12-15-24
- We Will Rest!
- The Art of Escape
- By: Tricia Hersey
- Narrated by: Tricia Hersey
Beautiful
Reviewed: 01-30-25
An absolute incredible poetic work. So grateful for the opportunity to listen to this. Would love to continue to cultivate my rest journey with this practice
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Rest Is Resistance
- A Manifesto
- By: Tricia Hersey
- Narrated by: Tricia Hersey
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,023
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 938
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Story5 out of 5 stars 934
What would it be like to live in a well-rested world? Far too many of us have claimed productivity as the cornerstone of success. Brainwashed by capitalism, we subject our bodies and minds to work at an unrealistic, damaging, and machine‑level pace—feeding into the same engine that enslaved millions into brutal labor for its own relentless benefit. In Rest Is Resistance, Tricia Hersey, aka the Nap Bishop, casts an illuminating light on our troubled relationship with rest and how to imagine and dream our way to a future where rest is exalted.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What an experience
- By makeba jones on 10-26-22
- Rest Is Resistance
- A Manifesto
- By: Tricia Hersey
- Narrated by: Tricia Hersey
A must read book
Reviewed: 01-27-25
This was an incredible manifesto of rest that inspired me deeply. It reminded me of my innate desire to rest, reassured me that my drive to rest and play and exist are inherently valid, and educated me on the history of rest being used as resistance. With all of the stories of incredible social justice warriors using rest as a tool to resist the capitalist grind culture, i feel privileged to learn this knowledge, and i feel a responsibility to share this attitude with everyone i know. As a privileged white queer person, my understanding of rest began differently than tricia, but has now converged in this beautiful space. i am deeply honored to hear her story and aspire to be as powerful of a social justice warrior and community builder as she is. She is certainly become one of my paper mentors! Thank you so much for your divine energy, i hope i can meet you one day. May we rest in this divine energy together
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Welcoming the Unwelcome
- Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World
- By: Pema Chödrön
- Narrated by: Claire Foy
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 498
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 402
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Story5 out of 5 stars 398
In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Pema Chödrön offers a combination of wisdom, heartfelt reflections, and the signature mix of humor and insight that have made her a beloved figure to turn to during times of change. In an increasingly polarized world, Pema shows us how to strengthen our abilities to find common ground, even when we disagree, and influence our environment in positive ways.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of Pema's best audiobooks
- By Amazon Customer on 05-25-20
- Welcoming the Unwelcome
- Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World
- By: Pema Chödrön
- Narrated by: Claire Foy
Opening my heart
Reviewed: 12-31-24
Pema always finds a way to say just the right thing to melt my little heart into a pool of compassion and emptiness. This book reminded me of who i am and my priorities
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Deadbeat Druid
- The Adam Binder Novels, Book 3
- By: David R. Slayton
- Narrated by: Michael David Axtell
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,730
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,492
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,489
Adam Binder has lost what matters most to him. Having finally learned the true identity of the warlock preying on his family, what was supposed to be a final confrontation with the fiend instead became a trap that sent Adam’s beloved Vicente into the realm of the dead, where none living are meant to be. Bound by debt, oath, and love, Adam blazes his own trail into the underworld to get Vicente back, and to end the threat of the warlock once and for all. But the road to hell is paved with far more than good intentions.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Excellent Conclusion
- By Cris P Cruz on 10-20-22
- Deadbeat Druid
- The Adam Binder Novels, Book 3
- By: David R. Slayton
- Narrated by: Michael David Axtell
Enthralling
Reviewed: 11-16-24
This series is one of my new favorite fantasy novels of all time. Having so many queer leads is something that stands out quite a lot and keeps me engaged. It’s so exciting to have such a phenomenal fantasy world with a queer lead and storyline. This book gives me hope that I can save the world And that I can find strength as I see the world involved. I love this book and it kept my mind in my heart occupied on a very long road trip. I am so grateful for the intricate puzzle and mystery that unfolded so well. this is one of the coolest books ever! Thank you to the author for imagining such an incredible world with so many life lessons will throughout
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Peaceful Heart
- The Buddhist Practice of Patience
- By: Dzigar Kongtrul
- Narrated by: Joseph Waxman
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28
An introductory guide to cultivating patience and opening your heart to difficult circumstances from leading Buddhist teacher Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sound Advice on the Practice of Patience
- By Edward A. Dickey on 02-23-21
- Peaceful Heart
- The Buddhist Practice of Patience
- By: Dzigar Kongtrul
- Narrated by: Joseph Waxman
A great buddhist teaching
Reviewed: 12-29-23
I enjoyed this explanation of shantidevas verses it felt very applicable to my own life
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