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Title: The Way of the Tao, Living an Authentic Life

Author: Dennis Waller

Narrator: Matthew Deane

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-13

Publisher: Dennis Waller

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions

Publisher's Summary:

The Tao is an ancient philosophy of living in the natural world and The Way of the Tao, Living an Authentic Life is a treatise and interpretation of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching. It shows you how to get back to being your authentic self, your spiritual self. The Tao has the power to help you reclaim your life from the ego-based identity that imprisons you. You can discover your authentic identity by learning to live in divine consciousness. In discovering these truths, we become the creators of the universe instead of the passive observers we have been - we learn how to live life in the now. By learning to detach from our ego we are able to come into direct contact with our true intent and motives. When we do, we begin to see ourselves as we truly are and we are able to reconnect with the divine source.

What is the way of the Tao? It is the way things are in the natural progression of life and death, the way of intelligent design as shown in nature. It is a way without dogmas, formalities or religion.

To live in the Tao is to live in peace and harmony, giving you the knowledge of being one with the higher realm of divine consciousness. It is to have the awareness of being in this world: You are one and 10,000 things at the same moment. You are the song that the bird sings, the breeze blowing through the trees, the fish swimming in a brook, the warmth of the sun shining from above, the coolness of the earth below your feet, for you are life and death, all at once and not at all. There is no separation in the divine oneness.

The Tao offers the power to liberate you from the ego-imposed prison of the dualistic world. Living in the Tao can bring a deep inner peace. The wisdom of the Tao is practical, a way of living with the clarity and knowledge of universal truth. When you are living in the Tao, you will see resistance and opposition fade away. Conflict and stress become distant memories. The issues of life become irrelevant or will simply disappear as you start living with your authentic self. For it is the Tao that teaches you how to transcend the insurmountable obstacles which the ego has created.

Members Reviews:

A good introduction to the Tao.

If you are someone interested in Taoism or just curious this book would be good for you. I really appreciate Mr. Waller's interpretation and insight. I have read this book several times and will continue to read it in the future.

Five Stars

Another great book on the way of nature and how to live a more natural life.

WDL

The blend of actual passages from the Tao Te Ching ...

The blend of actual passages from the Tao Te Ching, as Lao Tzu wrote them, and Waller's interpretations of them, make this a "must read" for anyone seeking greater clarity and direction.

Highly recommend. Well written

Highly recommend. Well written, well organized. The content and analogies are on point and clear and concise. Powerful & simple , the Tao itself.

Three Stars

Good read. Well worth your investment in time : )

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Title: Nagarjuna's Tree of Wisdom

Subtitle: A Translation

Author: Dennis Waller, Nagarjuna

Narrator: Michael Scherer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-02-13

Publisher: dennis waller

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions

Publisher's Summary:

The Tree of Wisdom is about the love you find and how you share it with others. It's about how you're going to spend your time, about the give-and-take, and how we treat each other. It's all about the friends you make. It's all about the choices you make. It's on the importance of forgiving and being forgiven. To live a life that is pure in faith and heart. To strive to stay on the path. To find the way of the masters that have gone before us. To recognize the path that they forge for us and the wisdom to see it.

All of our lives we have pretended and hidden our feelings from others. We have tried hard to believe that there is this distance between us. In this misperception, we thought we could find comfort in isolation. But this comfort is fleeting when the soul speaks up in a longing for something more meaningful. It's about how to stop pretending and start being true to yourself. It's about stopping to make excuses and taking responsibility for your actions.

All of our life has been a struggle in trying to be free but the reality is the life you have created has been all about you. This is because you have allowed your ego to rule over you. In this realization comes a sense of freedom, a release from your self-imposed prison. When you have the key, you can unlock the doors of this dungeon and step into the light of the divine love of the way. Once in the light, you'll see that we all are brothers and sisters, all part of something bigger than we can imagine. In this oneness, there is a liberation of knowing that life and death are only illusions. Yes, the Tree of Wisdom contains this timeless knowledge for those who quest for it, that have a thirst for the cool waters of the fountain of life.

The Tree of Wisdom by Nagarjuna is a treatise on morals and ethics written over 2,000 years ago. This commentary on moral living is very similar to other text such as the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, the Hsin Hsin Ming by Seng Ts'an, the Enchiridion by Epictetus, and Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. It's remarkable that this is only the second English translation of this ancient text from this incredible Indian philosopher. The first translation into English was done by W.L. Campbell in 1918. At the time of Campbell's translation, there was so already much lost to history in the allegories that the meaning couldn't be extrapolated for all the verses. This version has been interpreted into a more modern new age style yet it still possess the essence of the message that Nagarjuna implied. I prefer to use the word interpretation over the word translation as this is more of a rendering constructed to clarify the meaning in such a way that it is easy to grasp the concepts. However, there are a few verses that have been left in the original Campbell translation as their relevance hasn't changed.

The primary difference between the Tree of Wisdom and the Tao Te Ching is the Tree of Wisdom takes a more "matter of fact" practical approach to life where the Tao Te Ching is more spiritual and esoteric. Both texts have the same basic underlying principles, they are just different paths to the same goal. The text itself consists of 260 verses containing just over 8,000 words. In the tradition of Buddhism, there are a few verses that will leave you confused.

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Title: Karma

Subtitle: Finding Freedom in This Moment

Author: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Pema Chödrön

Narrator: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Pema Chödrön

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-31-13

Publisher: Sounds True

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions

Publisher's Summary:

Two master teachers illuminate the mysteries of karma.

Of the many Eastern wisdom teachings to have found their way westward, the notion of karma may be the most misunderstood - and most transformative. American-born teacher Pema Chödrön is renowned for making the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism accessible, practical, and relevant for Westerners from all walks of life. But to bring us an understanding of the fundamental concept of karma, Ani Pema called on one of her own guides. On Karma, she is joined by Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche to present a 2 part teaching session on this challenging subject.

What is karma? Is it superstition? Do you have to believe in reincarnation to understand it? How do I get rid of "bad" karma? In a dialogue both illuminating and provocative, Pema and Kongtrül Rinpoche address the most common questions of Western students, discussing karma on the level of the individual, relationships, and the community and world at large. Session 2 then brings us an inspirational dharma talk with Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche, exploring the roots of positive and negative karma, how your "good heart" will shape this life and the next, service versus self-attachment, and much more.

A mature view of karma empowers us to steer our lives through conscious choice rather than conditioned behaviors. Karma gives us a guiding light for living life at the level of cause, not effect, with responsibility and compassion.

Members Reviews:

I'm not buying it.

What disappointed you about Karma?

It doesn't make resonate with me the way Rinpoche was describing it. It also was frustrating because Pema Chodron seemed to not be able to speak as much as she should have. She seemed uncomfortable.

Would you ever listen to anything by Pema Chödrön and Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche again?

Just Pema Chodron.

What didnt you like about Pema Chödrön and Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche s performance?

It was a little difficult to understand but more importantly seemed anachronistic and out of touch, as though one needed to adopt a belief system when presented in this way.

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Good to see the contrast between Rinpoche and Pema Chodron. It made me appreciate Pema Chodron much more.

Any additional comments?

It was unsettling and confusing. It's not that I don't believe in karma; it's jus that this approach felt contrived.

Excellent

Excellent !! Specific examples and guidance on what creates pain in ourselves and others . I learned so much .

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Title: Dharma: 40 Essays on Yoga

Author: Charles Kasler

Narrator: Charles Kasler

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-13-12

Publisher: ACX

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions

Publisher's Summary:

These essays represent the process of finding my own path in yoga while respecting the tradition and lineage from which it came. Practice tips are included with each essay.

Dharma is our gradual awakening to the truth and the recognition of our unique path. Dharma is not something I chose; it chose me. These are some of my insights over 25 years of intensive study, practice, and teaching of yoga. Much of it centers on hatha yoga (postures and breath work) because that is the main practice in the West. Like other branches of yoga, it is a training of mind and heart so that we experience life with grace and equanimity. Insight arises from continual observation of the mind (citta) and attunement to energy flow (prana).

May these words guide you toward finding your dharma.

Members Reviews:

Charles Kasler's Dharma Essays

Charles Kasler's Dharma Essays have been invaluable to me. I am new to Yoga and I now have more of an understanding of the purpose and philosophy of Yoga. I like the way Charles gently and with humor and sensitivity tells the personal story of his journey and studies to become a teacher of Yoga. Also, his noting the leaders in establishing yoga postures and meditation and the religious leaders was helpful as I could research their lives and gain an understanding of how they came to their knowledge and what they added to the Yoga story. I read through all of the essays and then went back to spend a few days on each essay as there were so many layers of knowledge to understand. I still have much to learn from re-reading through the wealth of information contained in these writings. As the essays are on my Kindle I found that I was reading them while waiting for appointments or for my car to be serviced and I found a peaceful quiet surround me from immersing myself and thinking about the content of the essay I was reading.

Dharma by Charles kasler

This is an overview of the acceptance and practice of yoga. It is a way of life that can be beneficial to overall health. Mind body and spirit can all grow to gain practice from this ancient teaching.

Nice Read for yogis and non

You probably would need to actually practice to truly enjoy this book, but it was excellent. Many different viewpoints from many sources. It gathers information on the philosophy without getting technical. Possibly interesting for non-yogis as an introduction and overview. It defines many types but is not devoted to one or the other. Enjoyed it a lot.

Serendipity

Much better than i expected.I wanted to understand a little about yoga from a long time practitioner and I found a lot of it applicable to the practice of Tai Chi and Qigong.

Thoughtful meditations

I use this as a vestibule to my present moment yoga and meditation practice. I have practiced yoga since 1972, when my mother nagged me into attending a YWCA hatha yoga class.... Well, mothers do know best. This little book is full of life wisdom.Namaste

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Title: What the Buddha Taught

Subtitle: Essential Teachings on Path of Liberation

Author: Jack Kornfield

Narrator: Jack Kornfield

Format: Original Recording

Length: 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-14-12

Publisher: Sounds True

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions

Publisher's Summary:

The Buddha promised his students that a way out of suffering and into a more deeply fulfilling life is not a myth, but a reality available to everyone. On What the Buddha Taught, Jack Kornfield illuminates the cherised Eightfold Path to share with us the same steps to inner freedom laid out by the Buddha more than 2,600 years ago.

Members Reviews:

Awesome!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! Jack Kornfield delivers this book with insight and deep feeling, like someone who has walked it and knows. Great book!

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Title: Energy of Mindfulness

Subtitle: Entering the Heart of Reality

Author: Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrator: Thich Nhat Hanh

Format: Original Recording

Length: 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-14-12

Publisher: Sounds True

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions

Publisher's Summary:

The teachings on Buddhism describe a blissful place known as Avatamsaka Realm, a realm of infinite light, serenity, and wisdom that we can access thorugh the power of mindful living. In this way, teaches Thich Nhat Hanh, we can simultaneoulsy walk in two worlds: that of our ordinary existence, and that of the "ultimate dimension".

Members Reviews:

Whole hearted being articulated in simple words

If you could sum up Energy of Mindfulness in three words, what would they be?

Powerful in gentleness

What was one of the most memorable moments of Energy of Mindfulness?

Be mindful of the war within to heal it and you will help heal the world of wars

Have you listened to any of the narrators other performances before? How does this one compare?

Consistent presence to subject

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

How to find peace in any moment.

The is an amazing way of peace. I love this audio. Short but packed full of gold nuggets :)

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Title: Wisdom Walk

Subtitle: Nine Practices for Creating Peace and Balance from the World's Spiritual Traditions

Author: Sage Bennet

Narrator: Sage Bennet

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-20-11

Publisher: New World Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions

Publisher's Summary:

In this audio edition of her book Wisdom Walk, Sage Bennet beautifully outlines the central rituals and teachings from nine of the world's great spiritual traditions, making them accessible without diminishing them, while exploring the essential beliefs of each tradition.

From Hinduism: Create a home altar.

From Buddhism: Meditate and find peace.

From Islam: Surrender to prayer.

From Christianity: Forgive yourself and others.

From Judaism: Make time for the Sabbath.

From Native American spirituality: Let nature be your teacher.

From Taoism: Go with the flow.

From New Thought: Catch Gods vision of your life.

From all traditions: Offer yourself in service to others.

Wisdom Walk provides a simple, easy-to-follow guide for bringing the worlds spiritual traditions into your own life through practical, powerful rituals.

Members Reviews:

a true blessing for me

I never came across a book that resenated with me and my life so well.

Wisdom Walk

Would you consider the audio edition of Wisdom Walk to be better than the print version?

I have not read the book. The audio version is great .

What about Sage Bennets performance did you like?

Everything. The personal way of writing.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

It's just a good audio book with good sound advise. And it's read in a clear and concise way.

Insightful

I found this book really interesting, it takes you through key practices attributed to world religions and how you can apply them in your life. I learnt a lot especially with regards to Taoism and the book is personal and well written. I have recommended this to other people.

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Title: The Buddha and the Quantum

Subtitle: Hearing the Voice of Every Cell

Author: Samuel Avery

Narrator: Samuel Avery

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-02-11

Publisher: Wetware Media

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions

Publisher's Summary:

Are you seeking a deeper understanding of consciousness? Are you interested in meditation or currently practicing meditation? The Buddha and the Quantum is about the connection between meditation and physics.

Many books show parallels between consciousness and physics; a few of these attempt to explain consciousness in terms of the physics of everyday experience. This is the only book that explains physics and the everyday world in terms of consciousness alone.

It is also unique in that it demonstrates why we think there is a world independent of consciousness, explained in the same structure that explains quantum mechanics and relativity theory.

Buddha and the Quantum describes how experience in the physical world is built not from objective reality, but from experience within. Avery's brilliant model of consciousness makes difficult and subtle ideas understandable, with very surprising implications.

Members Reviews:

Enlightening and engaging

If you could sum up The Buddha and the Quantum in three words, what would they be?

An enlightening and engaging perspective on consciousness and physics.

Any additional comments?

Few books deal well with physics and consciousness. The more spiritually oriented books tend to get the science wrong. The more scientifically oriented books can be hard for a non-scientist to follow. This book didn't have those issues. Very well done and I learned quite a bit.

Science and Religion, Brought Together

Author Samuel Avery says up front that he is neither a Buddhist nor a physicist. Turns out, neither am I, so I take this book as being transmitted from one enthusiast to another. At the same time, it would seem the author knows his stuff. I would love to hear feedback from a Buddhist quantum physicist on this.

Due to the nature of quantum physics and the explanations required for the author to get his point across, I would recommend active (mindful) listening to this audiobook. While the information presented is done so as simplistically as possible, trying to listen to this title while doing other things will only result in confusion and missed explanations. It requires your whole attention. In that manner, you have to operate like a Buddhist to get the information within. Nice touch. While listening mindfully, I did find the author's explanations to be confusing, but I can see where some might just as easily need to rewind some things and hear them a second time to ensure you really did hear something the way you thought you did. It's just the nature of the beast in this case.

All in all, I found this book interesting in the extreme, and I recommend it to the curious who like to ponder the higher questions of the cosmos. The author narrates the audio himself, and his manner comes across cool and conversational, as though speaking to a peer.

Connects quantum theory to subjective experience

As a quantum physicist and a meditator I found Avery's speculations delightful and eye-opening. His point, as I see it, is to draw the connection between our subjective experiences and the fundamental construction of reality as envisioned by many modern quantum physicists, such as Vlatko Vedral, Seth Lloyd, and others.

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Title: Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Kim Knott

Narrator: Susan McIneary

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-24-11

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions

Publisher's Summary:

Hinduism is practiced by about 80% of India's population, and by about 30 million people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott provides clear insight into the beliefs and authority of Hindus and Hinduism, and considers the ways in which it has been affected by colonialism and modernity.

Knott offers succinct explanations of Hinduism's central preoccupations, including the role of contemporary gurus and teachers in the quest for spiritual fulfillment; and the function of regular performances of the Mahabharata and Ramayana - scriptures that present the divine in personal form (avatara) and provide models of behavior for everyone, from kings and warriors to servants and children, and which focus on the dharma, the appropriate duties and moral responsibilities of the different varna or classes. The author also considers the challenges posed to Hinduism today as it spreads far beyond India, and as concerns are raised about issues such as dowry, death, caste prejudice, and the place of women in Hindu society.

Members Reviews:

Excellent Introduction to Hinduism

Indeed a very short, but still excellent introduction to Hinduism. Provides a clear, well-organized, concise overview of the history, religious practices, gods, philosophical schools, and of various other aspects of Hinduism. Professor Knott's erudition and enthusiasm for the subject matter are apparent throughout this introductory work.

More of a History lesson of India

The book did not answer much of what Hinduism is. Was more of a history of India by the west. The religion as viewed in the eyes from someone from the west. The reader was fantastic but the book fell far short of it's title.

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Title: The Sermon on the Mount According to Vedanta

Author: Swami Prabhavananda

Narrator: Charlton Griffin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-30-10

Publisher: Audio Connoisseur

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions

Publisher's Summary:

The Sermon on the Mount represents the essence of both Christ's teachings and the teachings of Vedanta, an ancient Indian philosophy that teaches the oneness of life. God lies within us and at the same time is everything we see.

This realization is the aim of all the Vedanta teachings. Christ said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." "The kingdom of God is within you." "Be ye perfect."

Although theologians are apt to explain away these teachings in various ways, the Vedantists believe Christ meant what he said. Listen to this remarkable recording and discover how Vedanta goes to the very heart of Christ's teaching. Vedanta came to the West in the late 19th century, not to supplant any religion, but to bring a more tangible spirituality to those who seek it. Its goal has never been to proselytize, but to help man realize the divinity within him.

Members Reviews:

Practical and Instructional

The insight and ease of communication make this a great book. I learned a lot from Prabhavananda. I listened to it several times and got more out of it each time.

Expand & Deepen Your Understanding

If you grew up listening to the Sermon on the Mount, this commentary from the Vedanta perspective will enrich your experience of its teachings. The only thing that bothered me was the formal speaking style of the narrator. I imagine his style has won him awards and that other speakers emulate him. But I would prefer a speaker I can relate to. The British theatre trained speaker puts distance between me and the text. I want to be drawn in and the formal elocution does not do it for me.

Loved this book! Nice Explanations!

the explanations from the vedantic view point are very nice. the narrator did a great job too. I am going to read a few more times to understand it better. I will recommend any devout christian to read this book. it will give them a very good perspective.

Inappropriate narration

The content is wonderful; the narration, deplorable. The speaker's voice is full of smugness and self-importance, which run so contrary to the message as to make the audiobook nearly unlistenable.

Read the book instead.

Fabulous Text/ Unfortunate Narration

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I have read this book and was looking forward to owning and listening to an audio version. Unfortunately, the performance of the narrator makes this not listenable for me.

Sanskrit names and terms are mispronounced and a speaking tone that veers from faux Shakespearean to American English and an utterly pretentious delivery totally ruins an incredibly wise and precious text.