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Das Dhammapada gehört zu den bedeutendsten Werken der buddhistischen Weisheitsliteratur. In diesen kurzen, prägnanten Versen offenbart Buddha die Essenz seines Weges: innere Freiheit, Klarheit des Geistes, Mitgefühl und die Überwindung von Leid durch Erkenntnis. Die Worte Buddhas entfalten hier ihre volle Wirkung: einfach, klar, zeitlos und zutiefst transformierend.

This massive 128-hour collection builds a bridge between Western and Eastern philosophy, connecting many of the most important and influential works ever written. Here you’ll encounter thinkers who dared to question everything, challenged the norms of their day and reshaped how humanity sees itself and the world.

Gautama Buddha is also known as Siddharta Gautama, or simply the Buddha, which means "Awakened" or "Enlightened". Born a prince, he chose a path of ascetism only to realize that it was as profound an illusion as self-indulgence. He achieved Enlightenment after 49 days of meditation; his awakening led him to discover the cause of suffering and the ways to eliminate it. These discoveries founded Buddhism, and his "Four Noble Truths" still form the heart of its teachings.

A collection of traditional Zen stories and parables that point out the simplicity of life and transcend the ordinary knowledge. Each story, no matter how short and simple, holds a key to resolution of timeless problems every person faces. Originally, in the form of koans (public sayings) of the great masters presented to students to test their understanding of Zen, these sayings later became stories and intertwined with local legends and fables, creating an incredible source of inspiration, direction and comfort for those in need of guidance. As we read and solve these koans, story after ...

The Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path, classically taught by the Buddha in the Dharmacakra Pravartana Sutra, read by Emma Hignett.

Ancient philosophy provides us with timeless wisdom while bringing a new light on the way modern thought has been shaped by building on the ancient masters. This audiobook is a careful compilation of essential quotes summarizing each one of the great masters' fundamental ideas. Learn Stoicism from the teachings of both Marcus Aurelius, the emperor, and Epictetus the slave, each one intent on his own quest for the best possible life; discover the essence of ideas, logic and philosophy with Aristotle and his pupil Plato.

A DAMN GOOD BOOK ABOUT ENLIGHTENMENT The No-BS Guide to Waking Up, Dropping the Mental Circus, and Finally Being Free Everything you’ve been searching for is already here. You’re just too busy overthinking it. Enlightenment isn’t mystical. It’s not something you attain after decades of meditation or by decoding cryptic spiritual texts. It’s the most obvious, natural thing in the world—you’ve just been looking in the wrong direction. This book is a wrecking ball to the illusions that keep you stuck. • Think enlightenment is about becoming special? Nope. • Think you need ...

Some sources say that the Buddha was born on or around April 8, 563 B.C. How many years have you been around without discovering his wisdom? According to tradition, the words of The Dhammapada come directly from the mouth of Buddha. This translation in particular is among the most poetic and spiritually insightful.

From self-realization and self-promotion to self-help and the selfie, the modern world encourages us to be self-obsessed. We are even told that finding ourselves is the key to happiness. Better to lose yourself! More than 2,500 years ago, the Buddha argued that the self is an illusion—and that our belief in it is the cause of most, if not all, of our suffering. How to Lose Yourself presents lively, accessible, and expert new translations of ancient Buddhist writings about the central, unique, and powerful Buddhist teaching of "no-self."

In How to Feel, Maria Heim provides new translations of essential early Buddhist teachings on mindfulness meditation and connects them to recent findings in psychology and neuroscience. A superb meditation manual and insightful exploration of psychology, the book also provides a brief introduction to Buddhism.

This 24-hour collection delivers the complete wisdom of Eastern philosophy, thoughtfully adapted for the modern listener in one comprehensive audiobook.

El "Dhammapada", literalmente Camino de la Enseñanza de Buda, es considerado por los especialistas el texto cumbre del Budismo. Consta de 423 versos en la lengua pali clasificados en 26 capítulos, y forma parte de "Khuddaka Nikaya", la colección de textos pequeños Budistas, última colección del "Sutta Pitaka", perteneciente al famoso "Canon Pali" es decir, de la colección de los antiguos textos.

The Buddhist scriptures are as vast as the great ocean and as brilliant as a sky full of stars. Yet for modern readers, it can feel difficult to know where to begin — and few have the time to study them all. In truth, among the many Buddhist texts, there are two that stand above the rest, each word precious and profound. Reading these two is equivalent to absorbing the very essence of Buddhism. Moreover, both are concise and refined — perfectly suited for modern people to read, recite, and reflect upon in daily life to cultivate inner peace and virtue. These two scriptures are The ...

El Dhammapada es un texto budista que busca recopilar las palabras de Buda y sus enseñanzas. A través de las cuatro nobles verdades, se busca encaminar a los hombres a una vida que trascienda lo terrenal. Por ello, en el texto se muestran una serie de preceptos éticos, morales y espirítales para poder alcanzar la iluminación y abandonar con ello el sufrimiento. Dividido en 26 partes con 423 aforismos, inicia resaltando en la naturaleza de la sabiduría y los caminos que debe tomar en hombre para alcanzar el nibbana.

Hiroshi has always dreamed of becoming a sumotori. His late father was always respected in the local sumo scene. This was Hiroshi’s ticket to a local tournament. When he wins that he might be able to compete in the capital city. He’s recruited by the legendary Oyakata Kenjiro and goes the fabled Hajima stable. There he learns being a sumotori is harder than he ever expected. He has a master who is strict and unforgiving, an Oyakata who seems to be losing his grip and a stable bully that seems to be set on making his life hell.

The Dhammapada collects sayings of the Buddha, offering advice on how to live a full and thoughtful life. View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribeThis is a Librivox Recording. All Librivox recordings are in the public domain.

"2000 Final Quotations" is an insightful and humorous collection of quotes from some of the world’s greatest thinkers, writers, artists, and statesmen. It contains contributions from Shakespeare, Gandhi and Carl Jung to Friedrich Nietzsche, Confucius and Leonardo da Vinci - and lots more! Stretching from Ancient Greece to 20th-century Germany, this wonderful compilation is guaranteed to inspire and entertain those who want a bit of extra philosophical guidance throughout their day.

Two young Chinese teenagers in 1937 rescue a British Freemason as the Japanese invaded China prior to World War II.

“Ksitigarbha” is a Sanskrit word meaning “earth treasury”, reflecting the hidden treasures in the minds of all sentient beings, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s specialty is His “power of vow”—a vow not to become a Buddha until all beings, including those in hell, are rescued. The narrator, Paul, is an inmate. He has been rescued by the Three Jewels and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva multiple times. We are moved by his serious, persistent vows to change himself and cultivate inwardly according to the Buddha and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s teachings.

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyofbuddha/subscribe Buddha had many stories to tell but not all of them are just for fun. Each week in this podcast we'll be reading a Buddhism story and telling the moral of the story and says you can implement those Buddhism teachings into your life. Hosts Alvin, Lindsay, and Alana read stories and teach listeners about ways to make their lives better with Buddhism Teachings. You want to become a better person or want to be a calmer person, this podcast is for you. Make sure to subscribe where ever you listen! Thanks so ...