The Novice Unabridged
A Story of True Love
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Thích Nhất Hạnh
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Best-selling author and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh transforms an ancient folktale into a timeless parable of a young woman who dares to risk her life for her faith.
Born to an aristocratic family in rural Vietnam, Kinh Tam’s uncommon beauty and intelligence were obvious to all she encountered. From an early age she was drawn to the teachings of Buddha and the rewards of a monastic life, but to please her family she agreed to walk the traditional path of marriage.
Throughout her marriage, Kinh Tam’s mind was devoted to her husband but her heart never waivered from her true calling. She wanted to be a monk. And yet Buddhism was still new to Vietnam and temples accepted only men for ordination. Making a decision that would forever change her life, Kinh Tam left town, disguised herself as a man, and joined a monastery as a novice.
Despite the many challenges of living as a man, Kinh Tam thrived and became a beloved member of the community. Years of profound joy and peace passed until a local woman accuses the novice of fathering her unborn child. Kinh Tam is torn between two impossible choices: keep her secret and endure brutal punishment or reveal the truth that would prove her innocence but put an end to her spiritual path.
Facing the unbearable with the boundless heart of Buddha, her choice forever changes her life, her country, and her faith.
In spare, elegant prose, Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us that we, too, face our own injustices and suffering, and by connecting with love, we can, like Kinh Tam, discover a mind and heart that are peaceful, happy, and free.
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- By: Pandit Rajmani Tigunait Ph.D.
- Narrated by: D. C. Rao Ph.D.
- Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins
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On the surface, this is a biography of an accomplished seeker who mastered the practices of yoga and brought a system for understanding the mysteries of body, mind, and spirit to students in the West. But, like the life of Swami Rama, this audiobook offers more than a sequence of astonishing events. As you read the stories of authentic guru-disciple relationships Swami Rama had both with his master and with his own students, you will see how the spiritual wisdom is transmitted through generations. This book also serves as a guide to advanced practices of yoga and tantra not commonly understood in modern times.
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Thought provoking and insightful
- By Hari on 03-24-15
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Freedom Is an Inside Job
- Owning Our Darkness and Our Light to Heal Ourselves and the World
- By: Zainab Salbi
- Narrated by: Zainab Salbi
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
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By all appearances, Zainab Salbi has had an impressive life. Growing up as the daughter of Saddam Hussein’s personal pilot, she eventually became a celebrated humanitarian and activist. Yet, as she was helping thousands of women in war-torn countries, Salbi’s personal life was coming to a crisis. In Freedom Is an Inside Job, Salbi explores her own riveting journey to wholeness - and how embarking on such a journey enables each of us to create the world we want to live in. After years of working as a successful CEO and change-maker, Salbi realized that if she wanted to confront and heal the shadows of the world, she needed to face her own shadows first.
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Transformative
- By DREA on 11-03-18
By: Zainab Salbi
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Nothing Holy About It
- The Zen of Being Just Who You Are
- By: Tim Burkett
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
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According to legend, when the founder of Zen Buddhism was asked about the main principle of his holy teaching, he replied that there was "nothing holy about it!" Now, a millennium and a half later, Tim Burkett reveals how and why the wisdom of nonholiness is the key to a joyful heart. You don't need to go looking for something sacred - the happiness you seek is right where you are.
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Beautiful words
- By Asiyah on 05-04-17
By: Tim Burkett
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Aavarana
- The Veil
- By: Sandeep Balakrishna - translator, S. L. Bhyrappa
- Narrated by: Deepti Gupta
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
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Aavarana: The Veil by S. L. Bhyrappa is a story of a free-spirited and rebellious young woman, Lakshmi, who marries the man she is deeply in love with. Amir, her husband, requests she convert to Islam, and she reluctantly agrees. Despite her father being completely against the marriage, she breaks ties with him and changes her name to Razia. However, things change for the worse, and she discovers a different side to Amir. He is not the progressive and liberal person she thought he was.
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History and research
- By Manan Shukla MD on 11-16-24
By: Sandeep Balakrishna - translator, and others
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Walking Each Other Home
- Conversations on Loving and Dying
- By: Mirabai Bush, Ram Dass
- Narrated by: Ram Dass, Mirabai Bush
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
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We all sit on the edge of a mystery. We have only known this life, so dying scares us - and we are all dying. But what if dying were perfectly safe? What if you could approach dying with curiosity and love? What if dying were the ultimate spiritual practice? Walking Each Other Home: Conversations on Loving and Dying reunites lifelong friends Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush, who speak on the spiritual opportunities in the dying process. They share intimate personal experiences and timeless practices for every aspect of this journey.
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Wow - the love comes through
- By Dan Lentine on 09-13-18
By: Mirabai Bush, and others
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Tales of Wonder
- By: Huston Smith
- Narrated by: Michael McConnohie
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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Huston Smith, the man who brought the world's religions to the West, was born almost a century ago to missionary parents in China during the perilous rise of the Communist Party. Smith's lifelong spiritual journey brought him face-to-face with many of the people who shaped the 20th century. His extraordinary travels around the globe have taken him to the world's holiest places, where he has practiced religion with many of the great spiritual leaders of our time.
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Takes of wonder for sure, by a wonderful man.
- By Dr. D. Brian Austin on 04-03-19
By: Huston Smith
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Siddhartha
- By: Hermann Hesse
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins
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This compelling spiritual quest by Hermann Hesse, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946, is considered one of the most important works of 20th century fiction. Siddhartha's search for enlightenment leads him to the river of life itself. On his journey he learns from many teachers: the ascetic Samanas, the all-knowing Gotama the Buddha, Kamala the lovely courtesan, and Vasudeva the simple ferryman.
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Choosing an audio version of Siddhartha
- By Scott on 02-08-10
By: Hermann Hesse
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Greek Mythology
- Classic Stories of the Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters (Classic Mythology, Book 1)
- By: Scott Lewis
- Narrated by: Madison Niederhauser
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
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This captivating audiobook will take you on a beautiful journey through the fascinating world of Greek mythology. From the beginning of the cosmos to the Odyssey, be ready to venture into an exciting world of love, loyalty, infidelity, vengeance, deception, and intrigue!
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A great way to gain insight to Ancient Greece
- By cosmitron on 07-27-18
By: Scott Lewis
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Experiencing Spirituality
- Finding Meaning through Storytelling
- By: Ernest Kurtz, Katherine Ketcham
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt, Shannon Parks
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
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In Experiencing Spirituality, Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham take listeners on a journey through storytelling as a means of self-discovery. Recounting and interpreting great wisdom stories from all ages and all cultures, as well as telling many of their own, the authors shed light on such experiences as awe, wonder, humor, confusion, and forgiveness. In story after story, seekers look to those whose lives reveal a special quality - sometimes called spirituality - and ask the masters what they must do to attain that same quality.
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Another winner!
- By Strawberrygirl2 on 01-11-15
By: Ernest Kurtz, and others
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Untie the Strong Woman
- Blessed Mother's Immaculate Love for the Wild Soul
- By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
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"There is a promise Holy Mother makes to us," explains Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, "that any soul needing comfort, vision, guidance or strength, can cry out to her, flee to her protection, and Blessed Mother will immediately arrive with veils flying. She will place us under her mantle for refuge, and give us the warmth of her most compassionate touch, and strong guidance about how to go by the soul's lights." Untie the Strong Woman is Dr. Estes' invitation to come together under the shelter of The Mother - whether she appears to us as the Madonna, Our Lady of Guadalupe....
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Powerfully Moving
- By Aimée LaVallée on 04-24-17
What listeners say about The Novice Unabridged
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- Melanie
- 09-02-12
Loved it
Would you listen to The Novice Unabridged again? Why?
I would listen to it again because it was inspirational.
What did you like best about this story?
It taught a spiritual lesson without being preachy.
Have you listened to any of Dan Woren’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I had not listened to any other of Dan woren's performances before.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I enjoy listening to audible books while I travel in the car. It is rare for me to listen all in one sitting. This way I have something to look forward to besides the drivel on most radio stations.
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- Blaine
- 10-23-12
Not my cup of chai
I really wanted to like this story. The premise sounded very promising, but unfortunately for me, it wondered all OVER the place, with frequent, heavy handed sermons. When the writing finally gets back to the actual story, it was good, not great. Overall, I just felt disappointed and frustrated. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, but this was all together forgettable for me. :(
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- Kyle Krueger
- 03-09-14
The Novice..listened to on the way from WI to IL
If you could sum up The Novice Unabridged in three words, what would they be?
Beautiful Truthful and Magnificent
What other book might you compare The Novice Unabridged to and why?
Thich Nhat Hanh's Anger could be similar, although this book is a novel, and Hanh doesn't write many novels so this stands by itself.
Which character – as performed by Dan Woren – was your favorite?
Kinh Tam
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- Ruth
- 07-23-12
A pleasant story in the Buddist tradition
Thich Nhat Hanh is a very gifted teacher of the subtle points of self inquiry. So, this story could be viewed as a guided meditation. It allows you to look at the theory that the river of thought, and emotion that is your life is just that, it passes, as a river would pass a certain point on a shoreline.
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- Dad
- 07-04-20
A Much Needed Book and Philosophy for this troubling time.
If you allow it, this book will awaken within you the desire for compassion and understanding. Even towards those who may be acting out in violence through wrong perception. It’s a profound and timeless message.
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- Ruth
- 07-23-12
A pleasant story in the Buddist tradition
Thich Nhat Hanh is a very gifted teacher of the subtle points of self inquiry. So, this story could be viewed as a guided meditation. It allows you to look at the theory that the river of thought, and emotion that is your life is just that, it passes, as a river would pass a certain point on a shoreline.
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- Cherilyn Parsons
- 11-27-22
Wonderful
I loved the main story as well as the follow up discussion by the monk; both were full of wisdom. Thank you this book!
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- Jan
- 07-02-12
Lost in translation?
Seemed to me like a thinly veiled presentation of Buddist beliefs in the form of story... and as a story it was a painful listen. Taken from ancient Vietnamese folklore, it just didn't make the translation to English for me. I didn't find it spare or elegant prose... I recently read "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" and found it a wonderful folktale rendition... was wanting more of the same and didn't find it here,
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