Religion & Spirituality

Jan Chozen Bays, MD - physician and Zen teacher - has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives....

Using the insights gained from his many years of practice and teaching, Larry Rosenberg makes insight meditation practice accessible to modern practitioners....

This book is an invitation to awaken the healing power of mind through inspiring images and sounds, mindful movements, and positive perceptions....

In Beyond Happiness, Bayda draws on Zen teachings to question our conventional notions about what happiness is and where we can find it....

Chodron’s explication of Togmay Zangpo’s revered text doesn’t just explain its profound meaning; in dozens of passages she lets her students and colleagues share first-person stories....

The deceptively simple three-phase method presented here is a meditation practice that can be worked with for a lifetime....

The paradox of awareness is very profound and yet very simple. It can't be described because it has no objective qualities and no limitation....

An exploration of the Zen Buddhist path through classic stories of the tradition—from the esteemed Zen teacher Reb Anderson.

Is your inner critic running your life? Buddhist meditation teacher Lodro Rinzler shares down-to-earth wisdom to help you overcome self-doubt and find your authentic voice. With five guided meditation, and 15 “on-the-spot” exercises.

Chögyam Trungpa offers us a vision of moving beyond fear to discover the innate bravery, trust, and delight in life that lies at the core of our being....

This classic teaching by a Tibetan master continues to inspire both beginners and long-time practitioners of Buddhist meditation....

Anatta is the Buddhist teaching on the nonexistence of a permanent, independent self....

Susan Chapman, a marriage and family therapist and a longtime meditation teacher, explains how mindfulness can be brought to bear in the way we speak and listen to each other....

Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts written by an 18th-century samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo....

With the simple teachings and cutting-edge research offered in The Tibetan Yoga of Breath, you can start thriving just by integrating breathwork into your daily practice....

Ricard has selected and translated some of the most profound and inspiring teachings from across these traditions....

In this modern spiritual classic, the Tibetan meditation master Chögyam Trungpa highlights the commonest pitfall to which every aspirant on the spiritual path falls prey....

When the Buddha set in motion the wheel of Dharma, he knew that the teaching he gave was inexhaustible - that every future generation would find its own skillful ways....

This classic samurai-era text fused Japanese swordsmanship with Zen and influenced the direction that the art has taken ever since....

There is a range of techniques anyone can learn to become a lucid dreamer - and this audiobook provides all the instruction you need to get started....

In 2008, celebrating the long-awaited completion of the English-language translation of The Great Treatise, the Dalai Lama gave a historic six-day teaching at Lehigh University....

The teachings given here on the outlook and technique of meditation provide the foundation that every practitioner needs to awaken as the Buddha did....

In this volume, Traleg Kyabgon offers a fresh translation of the slogans as well as in-depth new commentary of each....

Beginning with the Four Noble Truths, Traleg Rinpoche incorporates the expansive vision of the bodhisattva path and the transformative vision of Tantra....

This collection contains more than 140 of Ryokan's poems, with selections of his art, and of the very funny anecdotes about him....

In the spirit of The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen comes a series of contemplative essays and poetry that restore our connection to each other and ourselves. In Anatta: Heart of Wisdom, award-winning author, alpinist, and Buddhist practitioner Michael Schauch brings us to places where...

Does faith have to shrink when science speaks? Many Christians quietly wonder—when a child asks about evolution, when a coworker mentions the big bang, when new discoveries seem to challenge what to believe—can my faith really hold up to hard questions? In The Heavens Declare, general editor...

This audiobook uses virtual narration. On the dawn of battle at Kurukshetra, the great warrior Arjuna lays down his bow, torn between duty and compassion. In that suspended moment, his charioteer, Lord Krishna, reveals the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita: the nature of the soul, the power...

This audiobook uses virtual narration and is in Hindi. On the dawn of battle at Kurukshetra, the great warrior Arjuna lays down his bow, torn between duty and compassion. In that suspended moment, his charioteer, Lord Krishna, reveals the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita: the nature of the...

READ BY THE AUTHOR An explosive memoir by the most senior U.S. Intelligence Official to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and non-human intelligent life For over thirty-two years, Jay Stratton served the U.S. on the battlefield and as a senior member of the National Intelligence...

One of the greatest spiritual classics of the Catholic faith—newly presented for Christians seeking holiness in the modern world.More than four centuries after it was written, St. Francis de Sales’s Introduction to the Devout Life remains an extraordinarily practical guide for anyone seeking...

The Salt Value in You is a motivational and inspirational book that teaches the importance of peace and how to uncover latent and hidden talents in every individual. Its central message dwells on how to achieve one’s purpose on earth and the need to add positive value to the lives of everyone...

Do you like true stories of the unexplained?New England is filled with phenomena science cannot explain. Houses in which the floorboards creak and doors open on their own, waters upon which ghost ships sail, spooky sounds coming from the forest, eerie lights in the sky, and much more.Renowned...

The Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Earth are competing for citizenship, and neither is willing to give deference. Take a month and allow the Gospel of John to adjust your thinking, and reexamine the Kingdom with which you are aligned.The “Think About” series is a set of standalone...

We are the best-informed, best-supplied, longest-living human beings who have ever existed, and a startling number of us go through the day with the quiet sense that the floor is not entirely attached to the building. Not fear of anything nameable. Just a low hum underneath an ordinary Tuesday...

The Satanist's Manifesto What happens when a believer begins to question everything? In The Satanist's Manifesto, Freedom Seeker takes readers on a personal journey from Christianity, through doubt and atheism, and ultimately toward Satanism. Written in the first person, this provocative...

How to Get Spiritual Power takes you through a journey to uncover spiritual powers. The book leads you on a journey to knowing how you can get these powers. Apart from showing you how to get spiritual powers, it also presents before you: the price to pay in order to get the powers. Ultimately...

The 'Let The Light In' is a 5-day guide that delves into the scriptural foundation of the songs on the 'Let The Light In' EP. For each chapter, I offer a thought, a scriptural truth, and encourage you to apply it in context. You can read this e-devotional on any five consecutive days you choose...

The illusions we build for ourselves are quick to dissolve under the moonlight of a cloudless sky. That disquieting realisation that the shining crown you thought was glinting gold was made of old newspaper and Sellotape. You watch on helpless as the castle you built is effortlessly washed away...

A memoir of hope and survival. I. Betty Grebenschikoff has reached into the past to write a moving account of her experiences as a Holocaust refugee in China. Shanghai was the only port in 1939 that was willing to admit European Jews without passports or visas. Once My Name Was Sara details her...

Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda is a profound exploration of the techniques and philosophy of Raja Yoga. Swami Vivekananda explains how this spiritual practice leads to self-realisation and enlightenment.

In Why I Am a Hindu, one of India’s finest public intellectuals gives us a profound book about one of the world’s oldest and greatest religions. Starting with a close examination of his own belief in Hinduism, he ranges far and wide in his study of the faith.

Osho is known around the world for his pioneering contribution to meditation - the science of inner transformation - with the unique approach of his "Osho Active Meditations" acknowledging the accelerated pace of the contemporary world and bringing meditation into modern life. Based on the Seven Points of Mind Training by the 11th-century Buddhist mystic Atisha, The Book of Wisdom removes the dust of tradition that has gathered around meditation, conveying the essential science and methodology of the practice with a freshness and spontaneity that is rarely found in contemporary spiritual works.

In My Gita, acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies The Bhagavad Gita for the contemporary reader. His unique approach - thematic rather than verse by verse - makes the ancient treatise eminently accessible. In a world that seems spellbound by argument over dialogue, vi-vaad over sam-vaad, Devdutt highlights how Krishna nudges Arjuna to understand rather than judge his relationships.

Enter the world of Shri Krishna - the emperor of sweetness. Discover the Sweetest Secrets of the Lord of divine Love. Do you know who is Krishna—really? To some, He is a prince. To others, a playful child, a wise teacher, or the very Supreme Lord. But to those whose hearts are filled with pure love, Krishna reveals His most intimate and enchanting form—the cowherd boy of Vrindavan. This audiobook is an invitation to that sacred realm.

Practical and easily-actionable advice from everyone’s favourite Habit Coach™, Ashdin Doctor. Life is rough in this modern age. Everyone seems to be chasing a deadline or, worse, staring a burnout in the face. If only there was a way to manage the high stress of our work and life better, and also up our productivity at the same time! But how? There are only twenty-four hours in a day, and surely we need to rest and recover too? What is the trick to getting stuff done while keeping anxiety at bay? Habit Coach™ Ashdin Doctor has some no-nonsense coping strategies.

A Million Thoughts shows how to meditate correctly, how to practice various styles of meditation and how to become proficient in the many yogic practices that will lead to the final stage of Samadhi—the ultimate spiritual self-fulfillment.

Responsibility is a scary subject for many. It is often perceived to be a burden. "Problems are there, but problems come from within you and then they are projected on other people." Osho lays out a different way of understanding and behavior which will result in a totally different kind of life.

The Aṣṭāvakra Gītā|also known as the Aṣṭāvakra Saṃhitā|is a short treatise on Advaita Vedānta|ascribed to the great sage Aṣṭāvakra. Sage Aṣṭāvakra demonstrates a profound knowledge of Brahman that Swami Nityaswarupanand of Ramakrishna Mission has placed before the readers in this book in simple|easy-to-understand English. The subtle philosophical truths are expounded in the form of a lucid dialogue between the teenage sage Aṣṭāvakra and his royal disciple|King Janaka.

"If you won't get her vision, who will?" With these words from Bhairavi Ma echoing in his heart, a young monk who had renounced a multimillion-dollar business empire retreated into the Himalayas. For thirteen months, he engaged in intense meditation, seeking the finest reward there is: self-realization. But what truly unfolded in those serene yet desolate mountains? Faced with biting cold, prowling wild animals, crippling hunger and overwhelming isolation, Om Swami tested the limits of his mind and body.

Why am I always running so fast? Is there something that I don’t want to see? Listen to this amazing response from Osho and how he unfolds a deeper understanding for the questioner and us. "...it is not only you; almost everybody is running as fast as he can from himself. And the problem is, you cannot run away from yourself. Wherever you go you will be yourself. The fear is of knowing oneself. It is the greatest fear in the world."

Delving into the minds of gods, demons and humans alike, Mahagatha seeks a deeper understanding of their motivations. The timelessness of their impulses speaks across the aeons to audiences of today. Written in lively prose, these 100 tales will entertain and enlighten, and make you connect the dots of Hindu mythology like never before.

Revisiting Mahabharata with Devdutt Pattanaik is an exclusive presentation by Audible. Mahabharata is a story that communicates Vedic Ideas such as dharma and karma. It narrates the epic quarrel over property between five brothers (the Pandavas) and their hundred cousins (the Kauravas). The events, if real, may have taken place 3,000 years ago in the Gangetic plains. It was composed orally and transmitted for centuries before it was written down in Sanskrit about 2,000 years ago.

"All knowledge that the world has ever received comes from the mind...” in the quest for understanding one’s own mind, body, and soul, and to attain liberation, each man seeks spirituality as per his own means and understanding. Yoga, with its origin dating back to ancient India, has always been considered a pathway of achieving moksha. This edition combines the four paths of yoga as expounded by Swami Vivekananda in the nineteenth century.

An enchanting journey through the divine life of Krishna, exploring ancient wisdom and timeless devotion. In this mesmerizing exploration of India's most beloved deity, acclaimed mythologist Anand Neelakantan invites listeners on a profound journey through the mystical life of Lord Krishna.

Emerging from the 16 sacred verses of the Rig Veda, Sri Suktam is one of the most ancient and powerful hymns in the world. Tracing our Vedic roots, this spectacular book is replete with the mystical origins of Vedic lores and other untold stories behind each verse of Sri Suktam. Written in the masterful, inimitable style of Om Swami, he continues to reveal the secrets of sadhana.