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The Essential Dogen
- Writings of the Great Zen Master
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
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Audio version is best format for this book
- By Mark on 06-11-17
By: Vicki Mackenzie
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Buddhism Is Not What You Think
- Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs
- By: Steve Hagen
- Narrated by: Paul Heitsch
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Best-selling author and renowned Zen teacher Steve Hagen penetrates the most essential and enduring questions at the heart of the Buddha's teachings: How can we see the world in each moment, rather than merely as what we think, hope, or fear it is? How can we base our actions on reality, rather than on the longing and loathing of our hearts and minds? How can we live lives that are wise, compassionate, and in tune with reality? And how can we separate the wisdom of Buddhism from the cultural trappings and misconceptions that have come to be associated with it?
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5 out of 5 stars
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great message, annoying narrator
- By Pamela Radtke on 11-28-19
By: Steve Hagen
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Nothing Holy About It
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- By: Tim Burkett
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
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- Unabridged
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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Story5 out of 5 stars 80
According to legend, when the founder of Zen Buddhism was asked about the main principle of his holy teaching, he replied that there was "nothing holy about it!" Now, a millennium and a half later, Tim Burkett reveals how and why the wisdom of nonholiness is the key to a joyful heart. You don't need to go looking for something sacred - the happiness you seek is right where you are.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful words
- By Asiyah on 05-04-17
By: Tim Burkett
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
- Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
- By: Shunryu Suzuki
- Narrated by: Peter Coyote
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
- Abridged
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In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few. So begins this most beloved of all American Zen works. Seldom has such a small handful of words provided a teaching as rich as this famous opening line of Shunryu Suzuki's classic. In a single stroke, the simple sentence cuts through the pervasive tendency students have of getting so close to Zen as to completely miss what it's all about. An instant teaching in the first minutes. And that's just the beginning.
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5 out of 5 stars
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terrific book. Horrible recording.
- By Matthew Wash on 06-29-18
By: Shunryu Suzuki
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The Diamond Sutra
- The Buddha Also Said...
- By: OSHO
- Narrated by: OSHO
- Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins
- Original Recording
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Written more than 25 centuries ago, the Diamond Sutra is the first text to record the Buddha's own teachings, and it remains one of the most popular. Osho comments in a series of talks on these sutras and brings Buddha's teachings into the 21st century. One day, after the Buddha finishes his daily walk to collect alms, a senior monk steps forth to ask how he can best help humanity. Buddha responds, and thus begins a dialogue regarding the nature of perception.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A true teacher of the Buddhist texts
- By Mike on 04-01-16
By: OSHO
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The Upanishads
- A New Translation
- By: Thomas Egenes, Vernon Katz
- Narrated by: Tom Perkins
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 177
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 145
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 137
The Upanishads are often considered the most important literature from ancient India. Yet many academic translators fail to capture the work's philosophical and spiritual subtlety, while others convey its poetry at the cost of literal meaning. This new translation by Vernon Katz and Thomas Egenes fills the need for an Upanishads that is clear, simple, and insightful - yet remains faithful to the original Sanskrit.
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1 out of 5 stars
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horriable
- By HH on 12-07-17
By: Thomas Egenes, and others
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Great Disciples of the Buddha
- Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacies
- By: Hellmuth Hecker, Nyanaponika Thera, Bikkhu Bodhi
- Narrated by: William Hope, Nicolette McKenzie, Ratnadhya
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- Unabridged
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Twenty-four of the Buddha's most distinguished disciples are brought to life in ten chapters of rich narration. They include monks who were very close to him throughout his life, including Sariputta and Mahamoggallana; his cousin and companion Ananda; his principal women disciples, including the nun Isidasi and his lay disciple, the courtesan Ambapali; and the serial killer Angulimala, whose character was transformed after meeting the Buddha.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful stories of Buddhism's earliest heroes
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By: Hellmuth Hecker, and others
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Verses from the Center
- By: Stephen Batchelor
- Narrated by: Stephen Batchelor
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 37
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The understanding of the nature of reality is the insight upon which the Buddha was able to achieve his own enlightenment. This vision of the sublime is the source of all that is enigmatic and paradoxical about Buddhism. In Verses from the Center, Stephen Batchelor explores the history of this concept and provides listeners with translations of the most important poems ever written on the subject, the poems of 2nd century philosopher Nagarjuna.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sublime
- By Krush on 06-19-22
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Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path
- By: Urgyen Sangharaskhita
- Narrated by: Kulananda
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 208
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 131
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 130
The Eightfold Path is the most widely known formulation of the Buddha's teaching. It is ancient, reaching back to the Buddha's very first discourse, and it is highly venerated as a unique treasury of wisdom and practical guidance. The teaching of the Eightfold Path challenges us to grasp the implications of that vision, and asks us to transform ourselves in its light. Like the teaching itself, this work covers every aspect of life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- By Anthony on 06-22-07
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The Jewel Tree of Tibet
- The Enlightenment of Tibetan Buddhism
- By: Robert Thurman
- Narrated by: Robert Thurman
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 642
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 432
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 430
Tibetans call their cherished tradition of Buddhism a "wish-fulfilling jewel tree" for its power to generate bliss and enlightenment within all who absorb its teachings. This path to enlightenment, it is taught, requires more than a sitting meditation practice alone. With The Jewel Tree of Tibet, honored scholar and teacher Robert Thurman brings these insights to you as they were meant to be transmitted, through the spoken word.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Takes A Couple Listens... But Worthwhile
- By Lotus54 on 03-21-11
By: Robert Thurman
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Buddhism Plain and Simple
- By: Steve Hagen
- Narrated by: William Hope
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 463
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 399
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 392
The observations and insights of the Buddha are practical and eminently down to earth, dealing exclusively with awareness in the here and now. Buddhism Plain and Simple offers listeners these fundamental teachings, stripped of cultural trappings that have accumulated around Buddhism over the past 25 centuries.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thrilled this Is Finally an Audiobook
- By Asha Ember on 01-28-17
By: Steve Hagen
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At the Eleventh Hour
- The Biography of Swami Rama
- By: Pandit Rajmani Tigunait Ph.D.
- Narrated by: D. C. Rao Ph.D.
- Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 99
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 86
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 86
On the surface, this is a biography of an accomplished seeker who mastered the practices of yoga and brought a system for understanding the mysteries of body, mind, and spirit to students in the West. But, like the life of Swami Rama, this audiobook offers more than a sequence of astonishing events. As you read the stories of authentic guru-disciple relationships Swami Rama had both with his master and with his own students, you will see how the spiritual wisdom is transmitted through generations. This book also serves as a guide to advanced practices of yoga and tantra not commonly understood in modern times.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thought provoking and insightful
- By Hari on 03-24-15
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The Bhagavad Gita
- A Walkthrough for Westerners
- By: Jack Hawley
- Narrated by: Jack Hawley
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 358
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 299
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 296
The Bhagavad Gita has been called India's greatest contribution to the world. In this audio version of his classic book The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners, Jack Hawley makes its wisdom clear to Western seekers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners
- By Tammy on 10-12-12
By: Jack Hawley
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Paths to God
- Living the Bhagavad Gita
- By: Ram Dass
- Narrated by: Paul Brion
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 403
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 340
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Story5 out of 5 stars 332
Now, in a fascinating series of reflections, anecdotes, stories, and exercises, Ram Dass gives us a unique and accessible road map for experiencing divinity in everyday life. In the engaging, conversational style that has made his teachings so popular for decades, Ram Dass traces our journey of consciousness as it is reflected in one of Hinduism's most sacred texts. The Gita teaches a system of yogas, or "paths for coming to union with God."
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well, I guess that's this books work taken care of
- By Jeremy Teeter on 11-30-17
By: Ram Dass
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Asian Journals
- India and Japan (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)
- By: Joseph Campbell
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 26 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 34
At the beginning of his career, Joseph Campbell developed a lasting fascination with the cultures of the Far East, and explorations of Buddhist and Hindu philosophy later became recurring motifs in his vast body of work. However, Campbell had to wait until middle age to visit the lands that inspired him so deeply. In 1954, he took a sabbatical from his teaching position and embarked on a year-long voyage through India, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and finally Japan.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a journey!
- By Anonymous User on 08-11-18
By: Joseph Campbell
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Being Taoist
- Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life
- By: Eva Wong
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 193
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Taoist living rests on four pillars: the public, the domestic, the private, and the spirit lives. Not only do Taoists strive to live these four aspects fully and in a balanced way, they also believe there is an outlook and an art to each of them. Eva Wong uses the teachings of Taoist masters themselves to explain the essential concepts. She then gives voice to these texts - simplifying them, removing barriers to understanding, and making them completely accessible and relevant to the modern reader.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Magnificent!
- By Pizzo on 01-25-17
By: Eva Wong
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Chögyam Trungpa offers us a vision of moving beyond fear to discover the innate bravery, trust, and delight in life that lies at the core of our being. Drawing on the Shambhala Buddhist teachings, he explains how we can each become a spiritual warrior: a person who faces each moment of life with openness and fearlessness. "The ultimate definition of bravery is not being afraid of who you are," writes Chögyam Trungpa. In this audiobook, he offers the insights and strategies to claim victory over fear.
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Essential & Powerful
- By Sara on 12-18-14
By: Chögyam Trungpa, and others
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Laozi's Dao De Jing
- A Plain Translation
- By: Ken Liu
- Narrated by: BD Wong
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
- Original Recording
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Introducing a new translation of Laozi’s classic work that makes the intimidating approachable and the complex comprehensible. Translated by best-selling author Ken Liu and read by acclaimed actor B.D. Wong, this new take on the Dao De Jing speaks directly to the sensibilities of a modern audience. Liu dispenses with footnotes and the granular details of academic debate in favor of presenting Laozi’s invaluable writing as clearly and colorfully as possible.
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EXCELLENT
- By JK on 06-02-23
By: Ken Liu
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Training the Samurai Mind
- A Bushido Sourcebook
- By: Thomas Cleary - translator/editor
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Training the Samurai Mind gives an insider's view of the samurai world: the moral and psychological development of the warrior, the ethical standards they were meant to uphold, their training in both martial arts and strategy, and the enormous role that the traditions of Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism had in influencing samurai ideals.
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A great classic
- By Luis Pires on 01-22-15
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Opening the Hand of Thought
- Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice
- By: Kosho Uchiyama, Tom Wright - editor translator, Jisho Warner - editor translator, and others
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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For over 30 years, Opening the Hand of Thought has offered an introduction to Zen Buddhism and meditation unmatched in clarity and power. This is the revised edition of Kosho Uchiyama's singularly incisive classic. This new edition contains even more useful material: new prefaces, an index, and extended endnotes, in addition to a revised glossary.
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One of the best books on Zazen
- By Otto Hannah on 09-07-23
By: Kosho Uchiyama, and others
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Meditation in Action
- 40th Anniversary Edition
- By: Chögyam Trungpa, Samuel Bercholz - foreword
- Narrated by: Samuel Bercholz
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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This classic teaching by a Tibetan master continues to inspire both beginners and long-time practitioners of Buddhist meditation. Chgyam Trungpa Rinpoche shows that meditation extends beyond the formal practice of sitting to build the foundation for compassion, awareness, and creativity in all aspects of life. He explores the six activities associated with meditation in action - generosity, discipline, patience, energy, clarity, and wisdom - revealing that through simple, direct experience, one can attain real wisdom.
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Insightful
- By Irwin on 01-21-15
By: Chögyam Trungpa, and others
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-04-16
Dogen is difficult to comprehend
Dogen is a difficult read, which should not be seen as a critique of the author or the narrator. Both have done a good job handling the material. That being so, the material is difficult to comprehend.
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- Rune Star
- 07-28-18
I think I'll get more out of it next time
I think that if I would have thought of it more as poetry I would have enjoyed it more. loved the closing words. would have rated it 3.5 stars if I could.
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The spirit of Dogen is passed till the flesh as possible and hope one day it could penetrate intobthe marrow and the soul!
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-30-17
Perfect for blind donkeys
Hold your breath and cover your ears. Then you will be ready to listen. Seeking entertainment instead of cleaning the red dust out of your eyes, you have already received thirty blows.
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- sherry
- 04-04-19
Nice... would prefer written version tho
Good info.....
my opinion, the written version would be better. I do a lot of audio books, but This one is more suitable to read slowly over a a long period of time, to digest info.
Narration a bit boring after awhile as well.
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- Louis D.
- 12-22-22
Essential
Writings essential for the unentangled. Teachings for the curiously initiated. Words for monkeys on a branch looking at sunrise as if it were an orange.
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- agreenbuddha
- 03-13-17
Essential to but not easily accessible
Enlightening in parts, however, the analytics of Dogen's Koans could be made clearer for laypersons
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- isaac
- 08-29-19
introduction was a waste of time
the lengthy ideaological opinionated introduction was not worth listening to. the performance was OK, felt somewhat theatrical at times and not sincere enough given the content...
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- Terri Taylor
- 08-24-16
it is okay.
i wanted to hear some of what Dogen had written and now i have. perhaps a few gems were included but also a lot that didnt hold my interest and didnt seem to resonate with me as helpful to my path.
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- Katry
- 08-31-20
A must read for those studying Buddhism
Dogen is revered in Buddhist circles. His writing is difficult at times but essential. This book is a good beginner's point to studying Dogen.
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