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Ethics for a Whole World
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Martin Sheen
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Emmy Award-winning actor Martin Sheen (The West Wing) lends his distinguished voice to this stirring call to move beyond religion for the guidance to improve human life on individual, community, and global levels, including a guided meditation practice for cultivating key human values.
Ten years ago, in his best-selling Ethics for a New Millennium, His Holiness the Dalai Lama first proposed an approach to ethics based on universal rather than religious principles. Now, in Beyond Religion, the Dalai Lama, at his most compassionate and outspoken, elaborates and deepens his vision for the nonreligious way.
Transcending the mere "religion wars", he outlines a system of secular ethics that gives tolerant respect to religion, but, with the highest level of spiritual and intellectual authority, makes a claim for what the Dalai Lama calls a third way. This is a universal code of ethics that transcends religion boundaries, that recognizes our common humanity and advocates for a global human community based on understanding and mutual respect.
Beyond Religion is an essential statement from the Dalai Lama, a blueprint for all those who yearn for a life fulfilled and a better world.
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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
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The Library of Wisdom and Compassion collects the Dalai Lama’s decades of presentations of every step of the path to enlightenment. It has been compiled and coauthored by one of his chief Western disciples, the American nun Thubten Chodron. 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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Loved it!
- By Matthew Davis on 01-08-20
By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and others
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An Introduction to Buddhism
- By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Narrated by: Roger Allam
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
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Speaking to an audience of Western students, the Dalai Lama shows us how to apply basic Buddhist principles to our day-to-day lives. Starting with the very foundation of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, he provides the framework for understanding the Buddha’s first teachings on suffering, happiness, and peace. He follows with commentary on two of Buddhism’s most profound texts: The Eight Verses on Training the Mind and Atisha’s Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, often referring to the former as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion.
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A Struggle
- By Cornelius on 08-05-21
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The Art of Happiness
- By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler MD
- Narrated by: Howard C. Cutler MD
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
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The Dalai Lama will tell you that happiness is the purpose of life, and that "the very motion of our life is toward happiness." How to get there has always been the question. With the help of a psychiatrist, he now gets the message across in a context we can easily understand.
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Great ideas...poorly read.
- By John on 08-29-04
By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and others
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The Universe in a Single Atom
- The Convergence of Science and Spirituality
- By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Narrated by: Richard Gere
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
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Gallileo, Copernicus, Newton, Niels Bohr, Einstein. Their insights shook our perception of who we are and where we stand in the world and in their wake have left an uneasy co-existence: science vs. religion, faith vs. empirical enquiry. Which is the keeper of truth? Which is the true path to understanding reality?
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This book is right on the mark
- By Theresa on 09-24-05
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How to Practice
- The Way to a Meaningful Life
- By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Hopkins PhD
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
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We all possess one common desire: the need for happiness and a meaningful life. According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the ability to find true fulfillment lies within each of us. Now, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, Nobel Prize winner, and best selling author helps you begin the path to enlightenment in this easy-access reference for daily practice.
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This is a great book!
- By Bryan on 04-01-03
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Buddhism for Beginners
- By: Thubten Chodron, His Holiness the Dalai Lama - foreword
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
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This user’s guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions - beginning with “What is the essence of the Buddha’s teachings?” - and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten Chodron’s responses to the questions that always seem to arise among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally complete and accessible introduction - as well as a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life.
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Amazing introduction to Buddhism
- By chad d on 07-02-15
By: Thubten Chodron, and others
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Why Buddhism Is True
- The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
- By: Robert Wright
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
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From one of America's greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. In Why Buddhism Is True, Wright leads listeners on a journey through psychology, philosophy, and a great many silent retreats to show how and why meditation can serve as the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age.
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Clear Explanation of How the Mind Works
- By George on 08-10-17
By: Robert Wright
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Voice for the Voiceless
- Over Seven Decades of Struggle with China for My Land and My People
- By: Dalai Lama
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
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The Dalai Lama has had to contend with the People’s Republic of China for about his entire life. He was sixteen years old when Communist China invaded Tibet in 1950, only nineteen when he had his first meeting with Chairman Mao in Beijing, and twenty-five when he was forced to escape to India and became a leader in exile. In the decades since, he has faced Communist China’s leaders—Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping—in his efforts to protect Tibet and its people.
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Moving, heart wrenching.
- By Carolina on 04-30-25
By: Dalai Lama
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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
- Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
- By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Narrated by: René Ruiz
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
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In The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, now revised with added material and new insights, Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism and shows us that the Buddha’s teachings are accessible and applicable to our daily lives.
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Great overview of Buddhism
- By Nick on 06-24-16
By: Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Buddhism Without Beliefs
- A Contemporary Guide to Awakening
- By: Stephen Batchelor
- Narrated by: Stephen Batchelor
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
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Before it was a religion, a culture, or even a system of meditation, what was Buddhism? On Buddhism Without Beliefs, celebrated teacher, translator, and former Buddhist monk Stephen Batchelor takes us back to the first years after the Buddha's awakening to reveal the root insights of Buddhism hidden beneath centuries of history and interpretation.
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Disingenuous.
- By Zoltan on 04-15-16
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Asian Journals
- India and Japan (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)
- By: Joseph Campbell
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 26 hrs and 56 mins
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At the beginning of his career, Joseph Campbell developed a lasting fascination with the cultures of the Far East, and explorations of Buddhist and Hindu philosophy later became recurring motifs in his vast body of work. However, Campbell had to wait until middle age to visit the lands that inspired him so deeply. In 1954, he took a sabbatical from his teaching position and embarked on a year-long voyage through India, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and finally Japan.
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What a journey!
- By Anonymous User on 08-11-18
By: Joseph Campbell
If for a moment we stopped and actually applied what was in our religious doctrines or holy books then we’d be at peace tomorrow. Why aren’t we? Because war is money and money makes the world go round.
Why isn’t this taught in church/school
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Where does Beyond Religion rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
my first AudiobookWhat did you like best about this story?
Although people found this book controversial or anti-religious....it's obvious they didn't read it. It is meant to unite people unlike secular religion that divides people who worship differently, It suggests more of moral and ethical examination and behavior that should be adopted and practiced by all mankind regardless of religion...the point is to unite.What about Martin Sheen’s performance did you like?
Martin Sheen is an excellent choice to narrate, He is well spoken and as a staunch Catholic he is not offended by the text.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Too many pages for one sitting, very delightful to enjoy at night during relaxed state.Any additional comments?
I commend both the Dalai Lama and Martin Sheen for joining together to expand the human consciousness.Excellent food for thought and conjecture.
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Any additional comments?
This is a brilliant book by the wisest man of our time. If everyone read this book and took it to heart, we could solve so many of the problems we face in this world.The Way to a Better World
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MORE than enlightening!
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Great Listen!
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If you could sum up Beyond Religion in three words, what would they be?
While I am certainly familiar with Martin Sheen's work and definitely with the Dalai Lama using his own voice and that of an interpretor this was a strange duo that I couldn't get past.Would you recommend Beyond Religion to your friends? Why or why not?
No because my friends are just as used to regular translators as I am.What didn’t you like about Martin Sheen’s performance?
Nothing personally. I don't know that he's Buddhist, that might help. His voice is very white American.If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
How to get the goodness out of Buddhism without the Religion.Narrated by Martin Sheen?
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What did you love best about Beyond Religion?
The idea that moral and ethics, doing the right thing, is something we all already know. So lets act on it.What other book might you compare Beyond Religion to and why?
Other Dali Lama books.What does Martin Sheen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I like to see, hear, and feel a good idea. Having as history as an autditory learning and enjoying the company of a good story teller, Sheen had a great voice for the message.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me think and remind me of what I already know.Any additional comments?
Another great message from a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Highly recommend.Always worth listening!!!
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What did you love best about Beyond Religion?
The thoughtfulness of the story line and the manner in which the message is conveyed to the listener.Who was your favorite character and why?
n/aHave you listened to any of Martin Sheen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Have not listened before.What did you learn from Beyond Religion that you would use in your daily life?
Broadened my conceptions of other religions.Any additional comments?
Should be on everyone'as reading list.Thought provoking!
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I pray this book touches you and your family.
GREAT BOOK!! I LOVED IT!!
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If you could sum up Beyond Religion in three words, what would they be?
Wise, concise, marvelousWhat other book might you compare Beyond Religion to and why?
Would compare to the Bible in terms of the powerful values and principles presented in a secular way that could yet be experiences in a religious way if wanted.What about Martin Sheen’s performance did you like?
Clear voice and excellent performance.What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?
Take religion (any religion) apart from moral values and ethical principles and you could get a stand and teach them in a more approachable way and thus accepted by way more people. Teachings based on experience and founded in love for each other.Any additional comments?
Listen to it.Wisdom calls aloud in the streets and this book.
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