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Twenty-four of the Buddha's most distinguished disciples are brought to life in ten chapters of rich narration. They include monks who were very close to him throughout his life, including Sariputta and Mahamoggallana; his cousin and companion Ananda; his principal women disciples, including the nun Isidasi and his lay disciple, the courtesan Ambapali; and the serial killer Angulimala, whose character was transformed after meeting the Buddha.

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the American Revolution, Devils Disciple follows the rebellious Richard Dudgeon, who, disillusioned by his mothers strict religious fervor and the narrow-mindedness of his neighbors, boldly embraces the title of the devils disciple. He finds camaraderie among the towns outcasts and relishes in the discomfort of those around him, including the earnest minister Anthony Anderson and his unassuming wife, Judith. However, as the British Army, led by General Burgoyne, draws near in search of prominent rebels to punish, Richard, Anthony, and Judith confront a ...

Confucius, grand maître dans la Chine ancienne, est dépeint comme le fondateur de la philosophie orientale. Ses enseignements et sa philosophie restent influents en Chine et même dans toute l’Asie de l’Est. Bambou Studio vous propose une série de podcasts en 4 épisodes, vous invitant à relire les propos de Confucius, compilés dans « Les Entretiens de Confucius », l’un des tout premiers livres de pensée chinoise, sous le guide de Professeure Che Lin, qui a dirigé la traduction du livre « Citations de Confucius et de ses disciples ».

The discovery of a previously lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot has electrified the Christian community, portraying this despised man as someone who saw his role in the Passion of Christ as integral to a larger plan, and bringing new clarity to the old story. If Judas had not betrayed Jesus, Jesus...