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There is a famous Zen story about a disciple, Riko, who once asked his master, Nansen, to explain to him the old Zen koan of the goose in the bottle. Namely, if a man puts a gosling into a bottle and feeds the gosling through the bottle's neck until it grows and becomes a goose - and then there is simply no more room inside the bottle - how can the man get it out without killing the goose or breaking the bottle? In response, Nansen shouts, "Riko!" and gives a great clap with his hands.

Millions of listeners worldwide have treasured the visionary brilliance of Carlos Castaneda, who first explore the world of the Yaqui Indian sorcerer in The Teachings of Don Juan. Now, at last, Don Juan returns in The Power of Silence - wise, infuriating, capable or working miracles and playing practical jokes, but always seeking the wisdom of the warrior. The Power of Silence is Castaneda's most astonishing book to date - a brilliant flash of knowledge that illuminates the far reaches of the human mind.

Imagine a life where you’re not constantly battling against the current—where stress doesn’t own you, and chaos doesn’t call the shots. Sounds like a pipe dream? It’s not. It’s the ancient wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, rebooted for the modern world in Effortless Action, Boundless Results. In this fresh take on Lao Tzu’s 81 verses, personal development expert Craig Beck strips away the mystic mumbo jumbo and serves up timeless truths with a side of wit and a dash of dry humor. No incense required. Just real talk about how to stop wrestling with life and start riding its waves like a pro.

Sharshuk hat es nicht leicht. Während seine orkische Sippe nach Schweiß und Blut riecht, hängt ihm der süßliche Duft von Flieder an – ein Spott, der ihn zum Außenseiter macht. Als Spross eines mächtigen Schamanen will man ihn außerdem in barbarische Riten zwingen, die er verachtet. Sein größter Wunsch? Endlich so sein wie alle anderen Orks – und die Gunst der stolzen Zulia gewinnen. Doch die Große Mutter hat andere Pläne mit ihm. Gerade als Sharshuk eine rettende Idee findet, um seinen "Makel" loszuwerden, überfällt eine Truppe angeblicher Helden die Heimat seines Stammes.

“Reynolds gives us a much-needed reason for hope. The gardener, the conservationist, the city planner, and the nature lover will all be inspired for this wonderful book shows how thousands of even small wildlife friendly gardens can provide habitat for embattled wildlife around the world.”...

How do we fill the world with contemporary sages and kick-ass saints, who are as adept at surrendering themselves to authenticity as they are at innovating initiatives of breathtaking power? Igniting Your Soul at Work provides some insightful answers to that question. This isn't your ordinary type of leadership book, manual, or mandate. Robert leads us in another direction, where we can expand our worldview to allow greater understanding, wisdom, and effectiveness to reveal itself.

Mettre en pratique sa spiritualité avec des médit-actions altruistes. Les paroles puissantes d'Amma, du Dalaï-lama, de Vandana Shiva et du chef lakota Arvol Looking Horse en exclusivité. Le pronostic vital de l'humanité est engagé. En cette décennie de périls planétaires, ce livre audio invite à prendre conscience que notre avenir se joue dans chacune de nos pensées, nos paroles et nos actions.