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At just twenty-six, during the tumultuous era of the Great War in Europe, the visionary Kurata Hyakuzō crafted a thought-provoking play titled The Priest & His Disciples (Shukke to sono deshi). This powerful stage drama draws inspiration from the life and teachings of Shinran, a 13th-century Buddhist priest and the founder of the True Pure Land School of Buddhism (Jōdo Shinshū). Within its narrative, Shinran engages with the struggling family of Hino Saemon and his wife Okane, offering profound insights on navigating lifes challenges amidst chaos and adversity. While the dialogue reflects ...

From the author of Searching for Sylvie Lee, the iconic, New York Times-bestselling debut novel that introduced an important Chinese-American voice with an inspiring story of an immigrant girl forced to choose between two worlds and two futures. When Kimberly Chang and her mother emigrate from...

Translations explore les récits de vie de personnes issues de l'immigration. Quitter son pays, en adopter un nouveau, s'adapter, se définir entre deux fuseaux horaires, entre deux vies. La richesse et les blessures de l'exil, le regard qui embrasse plusieurs réalités à la fois, c'est ce que l'écrivaine Claire Legendre dévoile à travers les dix rencontres qui peuplent Translations. Crédits : Translations est un projet de Claire Legendre financé par le Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC). · Auxiliaires de recherche : Marine Noël, Jean-François Vaillancourt...

Translations is a new initiative from Project Shema exploring how we can approach complex issues with nuance and empathy. Every six months, we dive into a different topic shaping our world and our work. Through conversations with leading academics, practitioners, and community voices, this podcast invites listeners to learn alongside us as we translate big questions into deeper understanding. http://projectshema.org/translations

Quran with Urdu Translation" is a dedicated podcast serving the Muslim community across the globe. This unique audio series presents the full Quran with a complete and insightful Urdu translation, tailored specifically for Urdu-speaking audiences. Each episode thoughtfully delivers the verses of the Quran in their original Arabic, followed by a precise and eloquent Urdu translation.This podcast aims to make the profound teachings of the Quran accessible and relatable to listeners, regardless of their familiarity with the scripture. It's an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their...

Worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too? Well, Cicero has some good news for you. In How to Grow Old, the great Roman orator and statesman eloquently describes how you can make the second half of life the best part of all - and why you might discover that reading and gardening are actually far more pleasurable than sex ever was.

Set against the opulent backdrop of Tsarist Russia, two poignant love stories unfold. Anna, trapped in a passionless marriage, finds herself irresistibly drawn to the charming cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. Meanwhile, Levin grapples with self-doubt and retreats to the countryside, only to muster the courage to return and pursue the pure-hearted Kitty. Through the trials of courtship, the challenges of marriage, and the joys and sorrows of parenthood, Anna and Levin each seek to discover their true selves and the meaning of their lives. (Introduction by MaryAnn)

The Art of War (1521) is the sole work published by Niccolo Machiavelli during his lifetime, a testament to his belief in its significance as one of his greatest accomplishments. This influential text builds on themes from Machiavelli’s earlier masterpieces, “The Prince” and “Discourses,” presenting them through the insightful dialogues of a fictional military leader, Lord Fabrizio Colonna. Set against the backdrop of the serene Orti Oricellari gardens in Florence, the book aims to inspire honor and virtue, advocate for military discipline, and encourage unity among citizens while ...

At Translation Media, we believe stories are the world’s most powerful common language. In a time where communication moves faster than ever, we explore how meaning evolves when ideas cross borders. Hosted by Curtis Blair and Nick Beam, Translation brings together voices from art, technology, and media who are redefining what “global” really means. Each conversation uncovers the creativity and curiosity that drive understanding in a connected world. Translation Media isn’t just about words—it’s about bridging the space between cultures, ideas, and people.

Translation Treasures Der Übersetzer-Podcast von Lisa Neuhaus & Nina Frühbeißer Hey, habt Ihr Euch schon mal gefragt, was Übersetzer und Dolmetscher den ganzen Tag so treiben? In "Translation Treasures" nehmen Euch Lisa Neuhaus (Übersetzerin und Dolmetscherin für Spanisch) und Nina Frühbeißer (Übersetzerin für Englisch) mit hinter die Kulissen ihrer spannenden Arbeit. Einmal im Monat packen die beiden aus ihrer Schatzkiste die lustigsten Geschichten, überraschendsten Momente und aufschlussreichsten Erkenntnisse aus der Übersetzungswelt aus. Keine Sorge - Ihr müsst keine ...

Dive into the enchanting world of the Elder or Poetic Edda, a remarkable collection of Old Norse poems from the thirteenth century CE. This anthology stands as the cornerstone of Norse mythology and the legendary tales of northern European heroes. While the later Younger or Prose Edda, compiled by Snorri Sturluson around 1220 CE, often draws from these ancient verses, it is the Elder Edda that resonates with its profound influence on the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien and his Middle Earth saga. In this audio recording of Part I (Mythological Poems), you’ll encounter the eloquent ...

#standby is a podcast designed by Creativa. I am Michele Battistella and I will take you on a journey into the doubts, questions and reflections that arise when you go into #standby, with or without a goal, because what we are actually interested in is just getting in the direction of something? No? #standby is a condition that we activate, like an airplane mode, a state in which we are ready to learn, to reflect, to download. I put myself on standby mode every day and wake up with new ideas. Good, ugly, useful, useless ideas? Old and new, ideas need a #standby time to be able to start their ...

Historical fiction author, Julia Sullivan discusses her Amazon Best Seller novel "Bone Necklace" about how a small band of Nez Perce held off four converging armies in the summer of 1877 so their familes could escape to Canada. Julia shares what compelled her to write about a history and a people she knew nothing about- until she did...

Translation: Murder is hosted by three friends, Laura, Petra, and Viktória, who come from different country, linguistic, and professional backgrounds, but share a common passion for true crime. Using our individual language skills, we aim to raise awareness of cases largely unknown to the English speaking world.Every week, we’ll bring you a true crime case from around the world that has little to no media coverage in English.

Tigers in Translation is the podcast that tells Princeton students' stories in their own voices. We hope to build community around language at Princeton and spark conversations about our experiences.

In Lost in Translation, a multicultural couple dives into the hilarious and sometimes head-scratching world of everyday miscommunications. From quirky cultural differences to unexpected language slip-ups, we share daily live stories, the struggles, the fun and the occasional “wait, what?!”.Join us as we explore how different worlds collide, revealing the joys and challenges of blending cultures, one conversation at a time. Whether you’re in a cross-cultural relationship or just enjoy a good laugh with friends of different backgrounds, this podcast has something for you."Weekly Episodes ...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Let's Talk"! Join Sumit Nandi, esteemed sound engineer and founder of Crescendo Studio Production, as he delves into the world of freelancing as a translator and subtitles provider with special guest Shreya, the owner and founder of Umax Language. Get ready to uncover insights, tips, and experiences in this dynamic field. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and perspectives on the art of language translation and subtitling in today's freelance landscapeUnlock 20% off at Venue Spencer's 'Art Cafe Indie-Spot' with code: CAFEINDIESPOT1123 . Embrace creativity ...

Gender transition can be a difficult road to navigate, but imagine starting the process in a country where you don't speak the language very well, or don't know the health system. And even if you do, you still have to translate your feelings to your family and friends. Hear the stories of Brazilians Jakob and Wendlle and their experiences with gender transitioning in Australia, also a special episode with psychologist and specialist in gender transitioning, Patricia Martins. Listen in English or Portuguese. - Iniciar uma transição de gênero pode ser um caminho difícil de percorrer, mas ...

Wie sähen unsere Bücherregale oder Kinobesuche ohne die Arbeit von Übersetzer*innen aus? - man will sich das gar nicht vorstellen. Deutsch und Farsi sind zwei Sprachen, die nicht allzu viel miteinander gemein haben, doch Dank der Arbeit von Übersetzer*innen können wir die Werke des berühmten Dichters Hafis lesen bzw. gelangten Autoren wie Bert Brecht in die Bibliotheken des Iran. Mahmoud Hosseini Zad ist Autor und einer der angesehensten Übersetzer Deutscher Gegenwartsliteratur in die persische Sprache. Im Gespräch mit Yasmin Khalifa beschreibt er mit Humor die sprachliche ...

This colloquial translation of “The Sutra of Ksitigarbha’s Fundamental Vows” is an ancient 7th century Buddhist sutra most relevant to a chaotic time like now and to distressed people like us in this troubled world. “Ksitigarbha” means “Earth Treasury” and reflects the hidden treasures in the minds and hearts of all of us sentient beings. Through His great kindness and mercy, before the Buddha went into nirvana, He entrusted us to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Mahasattva as the sole rescuer for this earth and this era. May this sutra bring you peace, calm as well as inspiration!