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Swami Vivekananda, an Indian monk, a philosopher, author, religious teacher and one of the pioneers of socio-religious enlightenment, was born on January 12, 1863. During the course of a short life of 39 years (1863–1902), his achievements were immense. He dedicated his life to the higher call of promoting peace, serving humanity and spreading the philosophy of Hinduism.

শ্রী শ্রী তোতাপুরী প্রসঙ্গ তোতাপুরী নামের পাঁচজন সন্যাসীর সন্ধান পাওয়া যায়। প্রত্যেক তোতাপুরী ভক্তরাই...

This personal and practical exploration of the Buddhist path blends together the author's own journey with the timeless wisdom of his teachers and lineage. Through vivid stories, historical anecdotes, and direct teachings, the narrative illuminates the transformative power of compassion, kindness, and wisdom. Drawing on the foundational principles of Mahayana Buddhism, the reader is guided through essential practices such as renunciation, patience, generosity, and the cultivation of bodhicitta—the altruistic intention to benefit all beings.

“River of Fire is Sister Helen’s story leading up to her acclaimed book Dead Man Walking—it is thought-provoking, informative, and inspiring. Read it and it will set your heart ablaze!”—Mark Shriver, author of Pilgrimage: My Search for the Real Pope Francis The nation’s foremost...

THE STORY BEHIND THE SCREENPLAY OF THE TWO POPES, THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING ANTHONY HOPKINS AND JONATHAN PRYCE (PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS THE POPE). From the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of The Theory of Everything and Darkest Hour comes the fascinating and revealing tale of an...

The soul-stirring intersectional biography of the most famous Islamic woman scholar working today, from the two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist author of If the Oceans Were Ink and Home, Land, Security. “A testament to what it means to labor for justice from inside a faith tradition—to love it...

Learn about the life of Mahatma Gandhi with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series.

On January 30, 1948, a small, peaceful man, aged 78, was shot dead while holding a prayer meeting in Delhi, India. What made this man's death global news was the extraordinary life that had preceded it. The world gasped in shock that the man who had brought India her independence had been killed; that a man who had proven to be one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century was dead.

Elisabeth Elliot, beloved Christian author of Let Me Be a Woman and A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael, shares the story of five missionaries who were brutally killed in Ecuador—one of whom was her husband, Jim Elliot. In 1956, five young men traveled deep into the jungles...

This timeless work is applicable to everyone who has experienced the struggle between good and evil in his own soul. St. Augustine, born in Tagaste, Numidia, in North Africa (now Constantine) in 354, was raised by a devout Christian mother. He abandoned the Christianity in which he had been...

Bloomsbury presents Aquinas at Prayer: The Bible, Mysticism and Poetry by Paul Murray OP, read by Chris Courtenay Aquinas at Prayer draws attention to important aspects of Aquinas's life and work which have been all too often overlooked or forgotten. Today Aquinas is almost exclusively regarded...

The dramatic autobiography of one of China's dedicated, courageous, and intensely persecuted house church leaders. This is the gripping story of how God took a young, half-starved boy from a poor village in Henan province and placed him on the front line for Jesus, in the face of impossible odds. Instead of focusing on the many miracles or experiences of suffering, however, Yun prefers to focus on the character and beauty of Jesus.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Metaxas is a scrupulous chronicler and has an eye for a good story. . . . full, instructive, and pacey.” —The Washington Post From #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern...

भारतीय समाजाचे वैचारिक भरणपोषण आपले संत, ऋषीमुनी आणि महापुरुषांनी केले आहे. त्यांनी आपल्या आचरणातून समाजापुढे...

Una raccolta dei più bei racconti del famoso yogi indiano. Scopri per la prima volta in audiolibro le più belle e sorprendenti storie raccontate da Paramhansa Yogananda, tesori spirituali finora nascosti tra le sue antiche lezioni. Con voce chiara, avvolgente e ispirante, Priya Alessandra Gorgeri dà vita a racconti ricchi di umorismo, saggezza e profondità, rendendo l'ascolto un'esperienza intima e trasformativa. Fin dall'antichità, storie e leggende sono state uno strumento privilegiato dai grandi maestri per trasmettere insegnamenti elevati in modo immediato e memorabile.

Some journeys begin with golden sunlight and sugarcane dreams—yet life has a way of testing the limits we never knew we had.In Raising Beyond Limits, Ashwini Raghni Kumar reflects on growing up in Fiji, where tradition shaped expectations and silenced many girls’ voices. Then, as her life...

This is the story of how God brought Don through many struggles after he became disabled at age thirty-two.. Through it all Don learned to depend on and trust God...

Durant deux années de guerre, Delphine Horvilleur a cherché dans les textes sacrés les mots capables de résister au désastre. Qu'arrive-t-il au langage quand le monde s'effondre, s'interroge Delphine Horvilleur dans ce livre courageux, à la croisée du témoignage intime et de la réflexion spirituelle. De 2023, veille des massacres du 7 octobre, jusqu'au retour des derniers otages retenus dans un Gaza dévasté en 2025, l'auteur n'a cessé de chercher les mots pour accompagner les drames et faire dialoguer une sagesse ancestrale avec la tragédie en cours.

In Letters from the Ashes, Krystal Moncrief breaks the generational chains of shame and silence surrounding childhood sexual abuse through Spirit-led letters that guide listeners from bondage to freedom in Christ. Each section invites you on a journey, not only into Krystal’s story but also...

“This book is . . . my personal search ‘for the face of the Lord.’” –Benedict XVI In this bold, momentous work, the Pope––in his first book written as Benedict XVI––seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent “popular” depictions and to restore Jesus’ true identity...

Padmasambhava, the Lotus-Born Indian mystic and tantric master, is second only to Skakyamuni as the most famous figure in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. In the ninth century, he journeyed across the Himalayan Mountains to establish Buddhism for the people of Tibet. This legendary tale...