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For the first time in any modern language, a female scholar and translator reimagines The Art of War. Sun Tzu’s ancient book of strategy and psychology has as much to tell us today as when it was first written 2,500 years ago. In a world forever at odds, his rules for anticipating the motivations and strategies of our competitors never cease to inspire leaders of all kinds.

A spiritual thought-leader and featured guest on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday helps us learn to quiet fear and anxiety and discover the powerful wholeness that exists within us all in this inspiring and affirmative guide. Achieving equilibrium in today’s age of anxiety can seem like a...

Legendary 17th century swordsman Miyamoto Musashi’s exposition of sword fighting, strategy and Zen philosophy. Required reading for any martial artist, business person or student of strategy. Includes the one hour Zen inspired soundtrack The Mysterious Sound of Wind in the Bamboo. Performed on authentic Japanese instruments.

Epictetus, one of the greatest of the ancient thinkers, believed that the primary mission of philosophy is to help ordinary people meet the challenges of daily life and deal with losses, disappointments, and grief. His prescription for the good life: master desires, perform one's duties, and learn to think clearly about oneself and the larger community. In this accessible interpretation by Sharon Lebell, contemporary listeners will find useful advice from this ancient text. This recording also includes an interview with philosopher Jacob Needleman on the significance of Epictetus' work.

Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. Well-paced and informative, this introduction will enlighten not only those who study Buddhism and comparative religion but anyone intrigued by the remarkable philosophy of one of the greatest religious thinkers.

Blending the lessons of psychotherapy with Buddhist teachings, Mark Epstein offers a revolutionary understanding of what constitutes a healthy emotional life “One of the most sophisticated integrations of the therapeutic and spiritual disciplines.” —New York Times The line between...

The Hidden Story of the Mahabharata reveals a treasure trove of practical spiritual wisdom that most people miss. Woven subtly into this compelling tale of dharma, righteous action, is a profound inner teaching, and Paramhansa Yogananda’s insights bring it to life, pointing the way to true happiness and inner freedom.

In questo chiaro e diretto commentario al testo classico di Jetsun Taranatha "La Scala Divina" Khentrul Rinpoche rivela i metodi profondi che sono stati usati per centinaia di anni dai maestri di Kalachakra per conseguire realizzazioni straordinarie.

The secrets for how to live a happy, enlightened life from three charming Buddhist monks and Toshio Suzuki, the Oscar-winning Studio Ghibli producer behind internationally beloved and acclaimed films including Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and The Boy and the Heron. One legendary filmmaker...

Love, compassion, and peace — these words are at the heart of all spiritual endeavors. Although we intuitively resonate with their meaning and value, for most of us, the challenge is how to embody what we know: how to transform these words into a vibrant, living practice. In these times of conflict and uncertainty, this transformation is far more than an abstract ideal; it is an urgent necessity. Peace in the world begins with us.

جمَعَ «ابنُ المقفَّع» بينَ عدَّةِ ثقافاتٍ أصيلة؛ حيثُ كان يَعرفُ العربيةَ والفارسيةَ واليونانيةَ والهِندية، فنهلَ من آدابِهم ومَعارفِهم؛ الأمرُ الذي أثرى ملَكتَه الأدبيةَ بِما لا يُقاس، واجتمعَتْ هذهِ الثقافةُ الواسعةُ مع موهبتِه الفِطريةِ وذكائِه المُتوقِّد، فأصبحَ لدَينا أديبٌ عظيمُ الشأنِ «موسوعيُّ الثقافةِ في وقتِه» ترَكَ لنا تُراثًا نثريًّا مُعتبَرًا ما بين مؤلَّفٍ ﮐ «الأدب الكبير» و«الأدب الصغير» و«الدُّرة اليتيمة»، ومُترجَمٍ من الفارسيةِ، كالكتابِ الشهيرِ «كَلِيلة ودِمْنة». والميزةُ الجامعةُ بينَ أغلبِ هذهِ الأعمالِ أنَّها تَحملُ آدابًا وحكمةً سامية، وما يُمكنُ اعتبارُه خلاصةَ ت...

Chögyam Trungpa’s classic examination of what it means to be free and how perceptions, attitudes, and patterns can bind even the most dedicated practitioners—reissued for its 50th anniversary. In these collected lectures, Trungpa Rinpoche explores the true meaning of freedom, showing listeners how preconceptions, attitudes, and even spiritual practices can become chains that bind them to repetitive patterns of frustration and despair. Here, Trungpa Rinpoche directly addresses the process of dissolving the barriers people often create and place between themselves and the rest of the world.

The Tao Te Ching, written some 2,500 years ago, has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. It teaches simplicity, humility, and 'non-action', and provides a wealth of insights for the modern entrepreneur.

Based on the Dalai Lama’s talks in London this ebook addresses the current difficulties facing humanity including: racial hatred, gender and environmental protection. Modern life is so full of confusion and suffering that people need the courage to face their anger and hatred, in order to...

Brought to you by Penguin. Your anger is like a flower. If you know how to embrace it with the energy of mindfulness, it will begin to open. In this transformative book, world renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares wisdom and practical advice to teach you how to transform your...

Mengzi o El libro del maestro Mencio, compuesto por el más destacado seguidor de Confucio, que vivió entre los años 371 y 289 a., es un libro de conversaciones, anécdotas y una serie de entrevistas reales y ficcionales que tiene el filósofo Mencio en sus viajes con diferentes mandatarios, alumnos y contemporáneos. Lejos de la mística y de las creencias religiosas este libro se caracteriza por su sentido práctico, donde sus valores están orientados hacia la vida y al perfeccionamiento de uno mismo, es decir a la sabiduría y al autoconocimiento.

In an age of disintegration—where freedom has lost its meaning and order feels indistinguishable from control—this audiobook reopens one of civilization’s oldest debates: how can humanity live together without destroying what makes it human?

Penguin presents, the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Path by Professor Michael Puett and Christine Gross-Loh, read by Professor Michael Puett. Harvard's most popular professor explains how thinkers from Confucius to Zhuangzi can transform our lives The first book of its kind...

In this unique book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama tells the full story of his 75-year struggle with China to save Tibet and its people. Instant New York Times Bestseller The Dalai Lama has had to contend with the People’s Republic of China his entire life. He was 15 years old when communist...

In a world flooded with simplified “guides to Daoism,” this book dares to think. Flowing with the Dao is not another interpretation of Laozi’s verses—it is a living conversation between East and West, between the silent wisdom of the Dao and the analytical rigor of Western philosophy. Here the listener discovers how the Dao can illuminate existentialism, soften Stoicism, balance science with wonder, and transform ethical thought without resorting to mysticism. Each chapter unfolds as a bridge: between intuition and intellect, serenity and action, mystery and method.