Buddhist Adventure

A 2026 Audie Awards Finalist! Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail. In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any backpacker was the storied “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu...

Embark on a journey into the heart of Buddhist wisdom, distilled from the most essential teachings in the Tripitaka. Buddhist Foundations: Monastic Code, Teachings, and Mind Training for Beginners brings you closer to the ancient principles that have guided seekers to inner peace and enlightenment for centuries. With this 3-in-1 collection, gain a clear and insightful understanding of the Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka—the cornerstone texts of Buddhism. Each page opens a new door to ancient wisdom, inviting you to explore the teachings that inspire greater self-...

Warmly narrated by Christian Coulson with atmospheric music and sound design,this audiobook offers listeners a gentle and reflective listening experience. From the author and illustrator of the international bestseller Big Panda and Tiny Dragon comes a beautifully illustrated exploration into...

A man and his young son embark on a summer motorcycle road trip across America’s Northwest, seeking to reconnect and explore the open country. But this is no ordinary vacation. As the miles unspool, the journey transforms into a profound philosophical inquiry, a rolling Chautauqua that seeks...

A follow up to Pico Iyer’s essay “The Joy of Quiet,” The Art of Stillness considers the unexpected adventure of staying put and reveals a counterintuitive truth: The more ways we have to connect, the more we seem desperate to unplug. Why might a lifelong traveler like Pico Iyer, who has...

“In this delightful autobiography, Smith tells us how he became the dean of world religion experts. Along the way we meet the people who shaped him and shared his journey—a Who’s Who of 20th century spiritual America: the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Dalai Lama, Aldous Huxley, Timothy...

""A gripping read with fascinating political insight."" (Sunday Times, London) ""Elegant, elegiac and poignant...Thubron is an intrepid traveler, a shrewd observer and a lyrical guide... to the river, much of it along the border between these two powers at a time of rapid and tense...

If mountains and adventure travel are your dream, this thrilling book will take you away on a secret trek, even if you are stuck at home. Whether you're an experienced mountaineer, or you've never hiked before, read this book to find a little known Himalayan hike that is more accessible, less expensive and less dangerous to you and the environment than climbing Everest. If you are an armchair enthusiast and you love to read about adventures and travel, but you don't actually plan to go there, this book is for you. And today, if you cannot go due to restrictions, you can still enjoy an ...

A Tibetan Buddhist anthology of accessible and authentic contemplative exercises to help cultivate innate yet undeveloped powers of mind, emotion, and body. A Penguin Classic Drawn from Tibet's rich contemplative literature, Buddhist Meditation offers classic exercises focused on the...

The Mahabharata is one of the greatest stories ever told. Though the basic plot is widely known, there is much more to the epic than the dispute between the Kouravas and Pandavas that led to the battle in Kurukshetra. It has innumerable sub-plots that accommodate fascinating meanderings and...

Discover the Ultimate Spiritual Adventure: The Path to Shambala - A Thrilling Journey Through Ancient Tibet's Greatest Mystery Join five Tibetan monks on an extraordinary quest to find the legendary hidden kingdom of Shambala in this captivating Buddhist adventure thriller that combines ancient wisdom with modern suspense. When Lama Tenzin Norbu discovers a thousand-year-old prophecy hidden in the sacred texts of Rongbuk Monastery, he embarks on a dangerous journey through the mystical Himalayas with his spiritual brothers, facing Chinese military forces, supernatural guardians, and the ...

Borobudur in Central Java has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. It is the world's largest Buddhist temple, built out of 1.6 million blocks of worked volcanic stone and containing three miles of relief carvings and 504 statues of Buddha. Yet for 1,000 years it lay deserted in the jungle until it was rediscovered by none other than the famous Englishman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.

A buzz sounded from inside Charlotte's handbag, so she stopped and fumbled for the mobile phone she’d switched on after landing. Surely nobody would be contacting her here. Her fingers curled around it and she flipped open the case and checked the message: Welcome to Cambodia, Charlotte. You have 57 days Sometimes you have to go a long way from home to come full circle back to discover what was right in front of you. Charlotte's mundane, dead-end life lacked excitement. She never imagined that sitting on a plane to Cambodia, struggling with her fear of flying, would lead to her being ...

From Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling to Satyajit Ray and R. K. Narayan, this text is a collection of spine-chilling tales of the supernatural from India...

This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 56 by Dr. H. Hecker, James Allen, and Kosho Yamamoto.

From a young age Kerouac was a spiritual thinker and questioner, and he always considered himself a spiritual writer. Buddhism gave more meaning to Jack’s work as a writer: he was working not for personal accomplishment and glory but for human betterment. And Buddhism justified his lifestyle: with its vision of the material world as empty and illusory, he was free to do what he wanted.

Much about Nalanda remains shrouded in mystery. When was it founded? Who founded it? Who studied and taught there? What subjects were offered? How many students and teachers were there? Was Nalanda a university in the modern sense? And what ultimately led to its downfall? Nalanda by Abhay K...

Dive into the timeless adventure of "Kim," now revitalized for modern readers. This edition offers an engaging narrative with contemporary typography and lightly clarified language, making Kipling's classic tale more accessible than ever. Experience the rich storytelling with clean formatting that respects the original tone while providing a seamlessly enjoyable reading experience. Rediscover this masterpiece and its unforgettable journey, all while enjoying the ease of modern readability. Set in the vibrant backdrop of British India, "Kim" explores themes of identity, friendship, and the ...

Junta-te a Tachi, um pequeno grilo muito sábio vindo das montanhas do Tibete, em aventuras encantadas de descoberta e amizade! Viajando pelo céu, Tachi dá por si numa movimentada cidade europeia, onde conhece Ditza, uma menina sonhadora, e o seu gato preguiçoso, Riscadinho. Juntos, Tachi, Ditza e Riscadinho embarcam em aventuras mágicas, aprendendo lições intemporais de bondade e sabedoria.

That's Happiness is a heartwarming tale about a little bunny named Mr. Brambles who accompanies his friend Eleanor when she delivers her delicious muffins in the village where they live. One day, while making her weekly stop at the Buddhist temple, Eleanor gets distracted chatting with an old friend, and Mr. Brambles accidentally tumbles out of her apron pocket. He finds himself inside the temple where he first hears the wise words that will change his life forever.