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Practitioners of Centering Prayer are known for the great enthusiasm they bring to the practice of this ancient discipline. Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening is a complete guidebook for all who wish to know the practice of Centering Prayer.
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The Sacred Enneagram is a trustworthy, richly insightful guide to finding yourself in the enneagram's 9-type profiles, and applying this practical wisdom for a life transformed. Far more than a personality test, author Chris Heuertz writes, the enneagram is a sacred map to the soul. Lies about who we think we are keep us trapped in loops of self-defeat. But the enneagram offers a bright path to cutting through the internal clutter and finding our way back to God and to our true identity as God created us.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A Pretty Good Book, Not a Great Audiobook
- By Austen on 05-03-18
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Meditations from the Mat
- Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga
- By: Rolf Gates, Katrina Kenison
- Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
- Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 153
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 127
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Story5 out of 5 stars 121
As more and more people in the West pursue yoga in its various forms, whether at traditional centers, in the high-powered atmosphere of sports clubs, or on their own, they begin to realize that far from being just another exercise routine, yoga is a discipline of the body and the mind. The 365 meditations included in this book offer a way to integrate the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very insightful
- By MikeSm on 01-11-16
By: Rolf Gates, and others
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A Path with Heart
- A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life
- By: Jack Kornfield
- Narrated by: Jack Kornfield
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 707
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 542
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 529
Jack Kornfield's A Path with Heart has been acclaimed as the most significant book yet about American Buddhism, a definitive guide to the practice of traditional mindfulness in America today. On this audio edition, Kornfield teaches the key principles of Buddhism's cherished vipassana (insight) tradition and puts them into direct service, with the unique needs of the contemporary seeker in mind.
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1 out of 5 stars
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NOT THE BOOK
- By E Carroll on 06-07-18
By: Jack Kornfield
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Boundless Awareness
- A Loving Path to Spiritual Awakening and Freedom from Suffering
- By: Michael A. Rodriguez, Joan Tollifson
- Narrated by: Leslie Howard
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 69
Written in clear, accessible language, this book seeks to free listeners from their suffering by drawing attention to the direct experience of self as abiding, loving, boundless awareness. Using practical exercises and meditations, the author guides listeners through a process of spiritual awakening, deconstructing self-delusions and integrating a new concept of existence that is free from the suffering of individual selfhood, but which acknowledges the attachments, traumatic experiences, and emotional pain of being human.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good content but OY, the narration!
- By "lparks0111" on 12-16-20
By: Michael A. Rodriguez, and others
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Mindfulness for Beginners
- By: Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Narrated by: Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins
- Original Recording
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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
By: Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Power of Grace
- Recognizing Unexpected Gifts on Our Path
- By: David Richo
- Narrated by: Tom Pile
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story5 out of 5 stars 22
Perhaps you've had one of those moments when everything, quite unexpectedly, simply falls into place; or, when you've been puzzling over an impossible question and - pow! - the answer suddenly arises, seemingly out of nowhere. These and other such experiences are not caused by our efforts. They are moments of grace, the gift dimension of life. Grace is generally associated with religion, but, as Dave Richo shows, you don't need to be religious to notice - and benefit from - this help from outside yourself that's being offered to you in every moment.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An interesting subject - in depth
- By Hilary Whatley on 04-13-19
By: David Richo
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Essential Spirituality
- By: Roger Walsh MD PhD, His Holiness the Dalai Lama - foreword
- Narrated by: Roger Walsh M.D.#Ph.D.
- Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 64
Based on more than 20 years of research and spiritual practice, written by a man who is both a spiritual practitioner and award-winning scientist, Essential Spirituality shows how you can apply the seven practices central to all the world's major religions in your daily life. Filled with stories, myths, case histories, prayers, and practical advice, this extraordinary work has the power to change your life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Highly recommended
- By Mark on 05-13-04
By: Roger Walsh MD PhD, and others
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The Seeker's Guide
- By: Elizabeth Lesser
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Lesser
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 82
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 55
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Story4 out of 5 stars 55
America has given birth to a wisdom tradition entirely its own, a spirituality that is as diverse as its people, and that respects the freedom and uniqueness of each individual. Judeo-Christian traditions and the meditation practices of Asia and India...modern science and Native American teachings...Sufism and transpersonal psychology - The New American Spirituality explores what happens when these and other traditions cohabitate our unique cultural landscape.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very thorough and enlightening
- By Pony on 08-30-14
By: Elizabeth Lesser
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Mindfulness in Action
- Making Friends with Yourself through Meditation and Everyday Awareness
- By: Chögyam Trungpa
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 233
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 200
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Story5 out of 5 stars 197
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
By: Chögyam Trungpa
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Going to Pieces without Falling Apart
- A Buddhist Perspective on Wholeness
- By: Mark Epstein MD
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 401
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 342
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Story4 out of 5 stars 333
Weaving together the accumulated wisdom of his two worlds - Buddhism and Western psychotherapy - Mark Epstein shows how "the happiness that we seek depends on our ability to balance the ego's need to do with our inherent capacity to be." He encourages us to relax the ever-vigilant mind in order to experience the freedom that comes only from relinquishing control.
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5 out of 5 stars
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beautiful and insightful
- By MossyFernForest on 10-21-15
By: Mark Epstein MD
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Invitation to Solitude and Silence
- Experiencing God's Transforming Presence
- By: Ruth Haley Barton
- Narrated by: Ruth Haley Barton
- Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 199
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 173
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 168
Ruth Haley Barton describes how she has discovered the real presence of God, the God who is present through the practice of solitude and silence. Her audiobook invites you to meet God deeply and fully outside the demands and noise of daily life. It is a call to the adventure of spiritual transformation, an adventure that will lead you to freedom and authenticity, allowing you to become the person God created you to be.
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5 out of 5 stars
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a must read!!
- By Joannelm on 05-10-18
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The Most Important Thing, Volume 1
- Discovering Truth at the Heart of Life
- By: Adyashanti
- Narrated by: Adyashanti
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 324
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 283
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Story5 out of 5 stars 276
“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
- By Anonymous User on 02-08-19
By: Adyashanti
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The Jewel of Abundance
- Finding Prosperity through the Ancient Wisdom of Yoga
- By: Ellen Grace O'Brian, Philip Goldberg - foreword
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 20
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19
Although millions of westerners practice yoga simply for its health benefits, this multifaceted discipline has far more to offer. In The Jewel of Abundance, author Ellen Grace O’Brian reveals an overlooked aspect of yoga: its powerful techniques for attaining prosperity. Drawing upon the ancient Vedic tradition of Kriya Yoga (the yoga of practice), she shows us how spirituality and earthly success can complement each other, leading to realization of the higher self.
By: Ellen Grace O'Brian, and others
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The Road Home
- A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path
- By: Ethan Nichtern
- Narrated by: Ethan Nichtern
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 132
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 113
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 111
Do you feel at home right now? Or do you sense a hovering anxiety or uncertainty, an underlying unease that makes you feel just a bit uncomfortable, a bit distracted and disconnected from those around you? In The Road Home, Ethan Nichtern, a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, investigates the journey each of us takes to find where we belong.
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5 out of 5 stars
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How can you pass this up?
- By Amy Minutillo on 04-08-16
By: Ethan Nichtern
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Phenomenal
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The most profound self-identify rescuing book
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Very Good Way To Start
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- By: James Finley
- Narrated by: James Finley
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
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In 1967 Thomas Merton traveled to Thailand, seeking to further the Buddhist-Christian dialogue that was his passion. This beloved Trappist monk and explorer of the inner life died unexpectedly on that trip but not before writing a final letter to his brothers at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky. In the letter Merton wrote that he now realized that everything he had been searching for could be found at his own hermitage, within the Christian tradition.
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Wow just wow
- By Holly on 05-15-16
By: James Finley
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Practice the Pause
- Jesus' Contemplative Practice, New Brain Science, and What It Means to Be Fully Human
- By: Caroline Oakes
- Narrated by: Nan McNamara
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In Practice the Pause, spiritual director and writer Caroline Oakes offers easy-to-understand explanations of how this new brain science is confirming what every spiritual tradition has been telling us for millennia: by practicing the pause, we become more self-aware and better able to understand others.
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The simple wisdom shared by the author . It touched my heart so deeply.
- By trish on 02-07-24
By: Caroline Oakes
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- Erin Christine Miller
- 02-21-22
deep
this was my first book around the subject of centering prayer. I have to admit I was not a fan of the voice of the narrator. but pushing past that, I enjoyed learning more about this contemplative tradition. this is probably a book I will need to buy so that I can actually take notes on the pages of it. as someone who is new to the practice, I found it helpful to understand more of the history and intention of centering prayer.
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- D. Raynal
- 06-13-21
Excellent information/poor narration
Loved the book but found the narrator to be very annoying and mechanical. Made my way through but will not be able to listen to book again. Centering prayer is an extremely valuable tool to anybody on a path.
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- Carl J. Dister
- 04-21-24
Terrific
A terrific summary of Centering Prayer and really practical tips and techniques. The 12 points in the epilogue were also a wonderful bonus
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- Michelle :)
- 07-25-22
Can I give it a ZERO rating? NOT A CHRISTIAN BOOK!!!
This was NOT a CHRISTIAN BOOK!! Mystical? YES! Inner Awakening? YES , she would say.. SCRIPTURAL??? NO!!! Even she admitted it about half way through!!! No scriptural basis!! This is a dangerous book in my opinion. To empty one self goes against the scripture, where it tells us to be filled with HIS word, to MEDITATE on HIS WORD, not empty oneself of each thought!! This is completely in scriptural. I could go on and on about how unscriptural it is.. READ YOUR BIBLE and meditate on that instead of this book for sure is the best advice I can give and save yourself some money!!
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- kbever
- 01-18-21
The reader sounds computer generated
Great book - I think the reading must be done by a computer. It ruins the whole book. Awful!!!!!
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