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“As you embrace the suffering of life, the wonder shows up at the same time. They go together.” - Charlotte Joko Beck
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Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, renowned the world over for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, learning at an early age that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical discipline - they are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life. Now, in Be Water, My Friend, Lee’s daughter, Shannon, shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A different yet useful self help book
- By Yuri Fronda Rabena on 10-14-20
By: Shannon Lee
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Falling into Grace
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- By: Adyashanti
- Narrated by: Adyashanti
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- Unabridged
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Adyashanti asks us to let go of our struggles with life and open to the full promise of spiritual awakening: the end of delusion and the discovery and expression of our essential being. After 15 years as a spiritual teacher, Adyashanti has found that the simpler the teaching, the greater its power to initiate this awakening. On Falling into Grace, he shares what he considers fundamental insights to "open ourselves to that mysterious element that enters in the hidden and quiet moments and sparks a revolution in the way that we perceive life."
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5 out of 5 stars
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Soul Food
- By S. Atkins on 05-26-16
By: Adyashanti
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Emotional Rescue
- How to Work with Your Emotions to Transform Hurt and Confusion into Energy That Empowers You
- By: Dzogchen Ponlop
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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In this book, renowned Buddhist teacher Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche leads us through the three steps of his Emotional Rescue Plan. First, Mindful Gap is the practice of creating a safe distance between you and your emotions, which gives you the psychological space to work with their energy. Clear Seeing involves recognizing the bigger picture. Finally, Letting Go is the practice of releasing stressful physical and emotional energy through physical exercise, relaxation, and awareness.
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5 out of 5 stars
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fresher than a new radiohead lp
- By Bob Sawey on 10-11-16
By: Dzogchen Ponlop
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The World Could Be Otherwise
- Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path
- By: Norman Fischer
- Narrated by: Norman Fischer
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 74
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In frightening times, we wish the world could be otherwise. With a touch of imagination, it can be. Imagination helps us see what’s hidden, and it shape-shifts reality’s roiling twisting waves. In this inspiring reframe of a classic Buddhist teaching, Zen teacher Norman Fischer writes that the paramitas, or “six perfections” - generosity, ethical conduct, patience, joyful effort, meditation, and understanding - can help us reconfigure the world we live in.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Master piece
- By Andrew Lenards on 02-08-20
By: Norman Fischer
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Meditations on Intention and Being
- Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Compassion
- By: Rolf Gates
- Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Presented in the form of 365 inspirational daily reflections, Gates helps listeners - from experienced yogis to novices seeking a little tranquility - to fundamentally reconsider their relationships with their minds, their bodies, and the universe around them through self-reflection.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved This Book
- By Brittney on 11-24-16
By: Rolf Gates
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The Most Important Thing, Volume 1
- Discovering Truth at the Heart of Life
- By: Adyashanti
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- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
- Original Recording
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“Question your assumptions; lean far into the unknown. Question it all.” So says Adyashanti in The Most Important Thing, Volume 1 - an invitation to look past the surface of our personal stories to discover the timeless truths within. Across eight hours of intimate talks, Adyashanti encourages you to open to the possibility of grace, embrace those aspects of life that call you to serve, and discover the innate vitality in every single moment.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Inspires direction and clarity for deep progress
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Mindfulness in Action
- Making Friends with Yourself through Meditation and Everyday Awareness
- By: Chögyam Trungpa
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
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- Unabridged
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The rewards of mindfulness practice are well proven: reduced stress, improved concentration, and an overall sense of well-being. But those benefits are just the beginning. Mindfulness in action - mindfulness applied throughout life - can help us work more effectively with life's challenges, expanding our appreciation and potential for creative engagement.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant Narration, Sound Advice
- By Susie on 09-29-15
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How Not to Be a Hot Mess
- A Survival Guide for Modern Life
- By: Craig Hase, Devon Hase
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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The dumpster fire of life rages on, but you got this. Practice six rules to keep you grounded, weather the storm, and actually be a decent person. It may seem like the world is going to hell in a hand basket right now. Whether it's big stuff like politics and climate change, or just the daily spin of paying your bills, getting to work on time, and fending off social media trolls, we can all admit, modern life ain't easy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect Book for All That is Going On In the World
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By: Craig Hase, and others
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Awakening Joy
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- By: James Baraz, Shoshana Alexander
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- Unabridged
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Joy is not for just the lucky few - it's a choice anyone can make. In this groundbreaking book, based on his popular course, James Baraz helps you discover a path to the happiness that's right in front of you, offering a step-by-step program that will reorient your mind away from dissatisfaction and distraction and toward the contentment and delight that is abundantly available in our everyday lives. You can decide to be happy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I listen to Awakening Joy over and over
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By: James Baraz, and others
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Turning the Mind Into an Ally
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- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 83
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 70
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Strengthening, calming, and stabilizing the mind is the essential first step in accomplishing nearly any goal. Growing up American with a Tibetan twist, Sakyong Mipham talks to Westerners as no one can: in idiomatic English with stories and wisdom from American culture and the great Buddhist teachers. Turning the Mind Into an Ally makes it possible for anyone to achieve peace and clarity in their lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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easy* intro to meditation
- By Philo on 07-03-18
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The Inside-Out Revolution
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Would you like to experience amazing clarity, peace and freedom, even in the midst of challenging circumstances? In this ground-breaking audiobook, bestselling author Michael Neill shares an extraordinary new understanding of how life works that turns traditional psychology on its head. This revolutionary approach is built around three simple principles that explain where our feelings come from and how our experience of life can transform for the better in a matter of moments.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Real
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Make Peace with Your Mind
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The inner critic is the voice inside our heads reminding us that we are never "good enough". It's behind the insidious thoughts that can make us second-guess our every action and doubt our own value. The inner critic might feel overpowering, but it can be managed effectively. Meditation teacher and therapist Mark Coleman helps listeners understand and free themselves from the inner critic using the tools of mindfulness and compassion.
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Life changing!
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If the Buddha Got Stuck
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Charlotte Kasl's perennial favorites If the Buddha Dated and If the Buddha Married have inspired readers with their empowering blend of spiritual and psychological insights. Her third "If the Buddha" book, If the Buddha Got Stuck, is a wise yet lighthearted book that will speak to anyone who's ever experienced being stuck in life and wanted to break free.
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4 out of 5 stars
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i like the author's blend of spirituality
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Mindfulness for Beginners
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What if you could profoundly change your life just by becoming more mindful of your breathing? According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, you can. What if "paying attention on purpose and non-judgmentally" could improve your health? Again, according to Dr. Kabat-Zinn, it can.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Profound
- By ArtC on 03-05-10
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Unfu*k Yourself
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Are you tired of feeling f*cked up? If you are, Gary John Bishop has the answer. In this straightforward handbook, he gives you the tools and advice you need to demolish the slag weighing you down and become the truly unf--ked version of yourself. "Wake up to the miracle you are," he directs. "Here's what you've forgotten: You're a f--king miracle of being." It isn't other people that are standing in your way; it isn't even your circumstances that are blocking your ability to thrive. It's yourself and the negative self-talk you keep telling yourself.
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Now I'm F'd for sure!
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You'll See It When You Believe It
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In this highly engaging talk recorded in 1990, Wayne Dyer explains how our beliefs and what we think about dictate what manifest in our lives. When Wayne says, "You'll see it when you believe it," he shares how we can reclaim our life and fulfill our dreams. In his signature captivating way, Wayne shows us how we can get rid of the limitations and doubt holding us back and live a life full of self-confidence and joy.
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3 out of 5 stars
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This is NOT the book!!
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- JCFields
- 08-10-21
Absolutely wonderful book for anyone.
This book has wonderful, practical, life advice for anyone, whether you're a Buddhist or not. It has easily made it into my top 10 that I'm going to listen to/read again as-well-as recommend to others. Joko's insights cut to the core issues and provide practical no-nonsense advice for tackling lifes big and little "problems."
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- Daniel
- 06-26-22
Deep Zen ideas explained in digestible fashion
Great for beginners and intermediate Zen students. Inspiring, interesting, one of those books you should go back to every few years to read again. Reading quality very good.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-26-22
Extraordinary teaching
Joko Beck is a teacher for anyone who wants to practice deeply and open the mind to their true self.
I appreciate her explanation of what a “core belief” is and how this aspect of who we are determines how we think and behave in every area of our lives.
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- JackY
- 10-28-22
clear and approachable
a lucid exposition of Zen view on the meaning of life and the path to liberation
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The Teaching and Practice of Zen in Realtime
Charlotte Joko Beck never fails to bring the dharma to life. She again as left her imprint on the Buddhist teachings in the way she brings the practice to life.
This has become one of my all time favorites and I will continue to refer back to it as I practice. I am so grateful that her sangha is continuing to share her work with the world. Gassho.
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- fred
- 08-01-21
Thank you
First you have to come as a child to really understand. Open your heart and read this book no matter what religion you are or aren’t.
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