Dhammapada means "the path of dharma", the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. This classic Buddhist scripture is a collection of vivid, practical verses gathered from direct disciples who wanted to preserve what they had heard from the Buddha himself. Easwaran's translation of this classic Buddhist text is the best-selling translation in the US.

In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Pema Chödrön offers a combination of wisdom, heartfelt reflections, and the signature mix of humor and insight that have made her a beloved figure to turn to during times of change. In an increasingly polarized world, Pema shows us how to strengthen our abilities to find common ground, even when we disagree, and influence our environment in positive ways.

In this recording, Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh lectures on the Heart of the Prajñaparamita Sutra, which is regarded as the essence of Buddhist teachings. To this day, the Heart Sutra is recited daily in Mahayana temples and practice centers throughout the world.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

「あの、何かお飲みになりませんか。コーラとペプシコーラとどっちがいいですか?」・・作者が散らかしっ放しにしていた雑誌に足をとられて転倒し顔を強打・出血した細君をむかえにきた救急車の運転手さんに、作者が言ったせりふである。「救急車なんて呼んだこともなかった。そんなものがやってきたことが実に申訳ないように思われた。」ためだそうな。本書は、日本経済新聞に『私の履歴書』として連載されたものに加筆修正したものである。文学への目覚め、執筆開始、躁とウツ、父と母妻と娘、先輩や友人、歳晩に思うこと・・・大河ドラマの総集編を見るような趣のある一冊である。 「さしてこれと言った仕事もできなかったが、それ以上をべつに望むことは全くない。」作品数128作に及ぶ作家は人生をそう総括する。 この”厚み”に挑戦するのは、昭和一桁生まれの網野隆。 「わが人生、やはり幸せと言ってよかろう ・・」 「ことのは出版オーディオブック作品一覧はhttp://www.kotonoha.co.jpにて」