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    I Racconti di un pellegrino russo è un testo pubblicato per la prima in Russia nel 1881 da un abate di Kazan che lo aveva ricopiato da un manoscritto del monte Athos. Il protagonista è un pellegrino che attraversa la Russia portando con sé pane, la Bibbia, un vecchio libro che gli era stato indicato da un maestro spirituale(starets) ovvero la Filocalia(una raccolta di testi di ascetica e mistica della Chiesa cristiana ortodossa), e recitando continuamente la famosissima preghiera del Nome di Gesù. Il testo ebbe un enorme successo tanto che è stato tradotto in diverse lingue. La traduzione utilizzata in questa versione è quella pubblicata sul sito...read more

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    One of the Pseudepigrapha, the Psalms of Solomon is a group of eighteen psalms (religious songs or poems) that are not part of any scriptural canon (they are, however, found in copies of the Peshitta). The Psalms of Solomon were referenced in Early Christian writings, but lost to modern scholars until a Greek manuscript was rediscovered in the 17th century. Politically, the Psalms of Solomon are anti-Maccabee, and some psalms in the collection show a clear awareness of the Roman conquest of Jerusalem under Pompey in 63 BCE, metaphorically treating him as a dragon who had been sent by God to punish the Maccabees. The Odes of Solomon is a collection of 42 odes attributed to Solomon....read more

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    The Origin of Rubies is an Indian folktale. A prince goes out to sea and sees rubies floating in the water. He jumps in and is sucked into a vortex. There he meets a beautiful girl. She is trapped there and he helps her escape. The moral of the story is: don't be greedy. Recommended for age...read more

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    The old man who made trees blossom is a Japanese folktale. An old man is always patient and kind to everyone. He is rewarded with luck and fortune. His neighbour is jealous and wants to trick him. The moral of the story is: live your life in a good way and you will get good things in return. Recommended for age...read more

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    Here are some of the most beautiful songs of peace and joy that the world possesses. Yet their origin, the date of their writing, and the exact meaning of many of the verses remain one of the great literary mysteries. They have come down to us in a single and very ancient document in Syriac language. Evidently that document is a translation from the original Greek. Critical debate has raged around these Odes; one of the most plausible explanations is that they are songs of newly baptized Christians of the First Century. They are strangely lacking in historical allusions. Their radiance is no reflection of other days. They do not borrow from either the Old Testament or the Gospels. The...read more

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    This short audiobook is an article taken from a newspaper called 'The Jewish South' in Richmond VA, March 12, 1897. This is a nineteenth century view of how the number seven has been used in cultures and...read more

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    La nube della non-conoscenza (The Cloud of Unknowing) è una guida spirituale pratica scritta nel XIV secolo da un anonimo scrittore ingleseÈ considerato uno dei più begli scritti di argomento ascetico e spirituale del XIV secolo. Il suo argomento principale è la preghiera contemplativa, che viene affrontata con un linguaggio semplice e comprensibile a tutti. Nell'esperienza mistica descritta nella 'nube della non-conoscenza' si sono riscontrati molti punti di contatto e di convergenza con la meditazione come viene intesa nel Buddhismo Zen[. Riguardo alle tecniche utilizzate dalle due dottrine, vi è una notevole somiglianza tra esse, considerando che entrambe mirano ad un'esperienza...read more

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    My Lord Bag of Rice is a Japanese folktale. One day Hidesato decides to go on an adventure. On his way he meets a dragon and isn't afraid. The dragon finds this remarkable and courageous and asks Hidesato for help. The moral of the story is: be brave and courageous and you will be rewarded. Recommended for age...read more

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    Le mille e una notte è una raccolta di novelle orientali, di varia ambientazione e di differenti autori. Il re persiano Shahriyar, essendo stato tradito da una delle sue mogli, ha deciso di uccidere sistematicamente le sue spose al termine della prima notte di nozze. La bella e intelligente Sheherazade, sua novella sposa, escogita un trucco per salvarsi: ogni sera racconta al re una storia, rimandando il finale al giorno dopo. Va avanti così per mille e una notte; e alla fine il re, innamoratosi, le rende salva la vita. L’espediente del raccontare storie nella storia non si ferma alla cornice ma continua spesso anche all’interno delle storie, inserendo come in scatole cinesi una...read more

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    These thirteen guided meditations, based on the mystical poetry of Paramhansa Yogananda, are ideal for evoking deep, spiritual awareness. Set to a background of well-known and inspiring classical music, Metaphysical Meditations draws listeners inward to the calm, joyful, expansive states of awareness that accompany deep meditation. All thirteen selections are easy to follow and perfect for both beginning and experienced meditators. One of our most popular audiocassettes, this completely redesigned and remastered edition is now being made available on CD for the first...read more

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    Written under the pseudonym 'Carolus', Lyrics & Lines is a book of poems written, probably circa 1890 - 1900, as a gift to one he had loved and lost. Love, Humour, Moralisation and the Macabre all come together in a most readable and enjoyable manner.   Who he was, when and exactly where he lived and his age at the time he wrote this book are unknown. That he was a modest man can be gleaned from his description of himself as '...a poetaster'.  Beautifully written; these poems should not only appeal to lovers of poetry but to those who would never normally consider reading...read more

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    A collection of classic mystery and detective stories, collected and edited by Julian...read more

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    This story captures the feel of salt air in a seaside village and the rigors of shipboard life through the adventures of Tim, a gallant stowaway. The sweeping power of the wild ocean and angry sky is shown while sea chanteys and the calls of gulls accent the...read more

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    The Little Red Hen is a time-tested folk tale about how we reap what we sow. When the hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers. They won't water, cut, grind the wheat or help bake a cake with it. So guess who eats the cake in the end? Fun and delightful narration by Daniel...read more

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    The Upanishads are an assortment of texts central to Hinduism (or the Sanatan Dharma) recorded from oral traditions. They contain the philosophical principles and concepts of Hinduism, including karma (right action), brahman (ultimate reality), the atman (true Self or soul), moksha (liberation from the cycle of reincarnation) and other complex Vedic doctrines which explain Self-realization through the ancient yoga system and other meditational and service practices. 'Upanishad' is a Sanskrit word which translates to "sitting at the feet of" or "sitting down near.' This alludes to receiving wisdom and guidance humbly from a realized guru. There are more than 200 Upanishads. Thirteen of...read more

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    The Upanishads are an assortment of texts central to Hinduism (or the Sanatan Dharma) recorded from oral traditions. They contain the philosophical principles and concepts of Hinduism, including karma (right action), brahman (ultimate reality), the atman (true Self or soul), moksha (liberation from the cycle of reincarnation) and other complex Vedic doctrines which explain Self-realization through the ancient yoga system and other meditational and service practices. 'Upanishad' is a Sanskrit word which translates to "sitting at the feet of" or "sitting down near.' This alludes to receiving wisdom and guidance humbly from a realized guru. There are more than 200 Upanishads. Thirteen of...read more

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    The Upanishads are an assortment of texts central to Hinduism (or the Sanatan Dharma) recorded from oral traditions. They contain the philosophical principles and concepts of Hinduism, including karma (right action), brahman (ultimate reality), the atman (true Self or soul), moksha (liberation from the cycle of reincarnation) and other complex Vedic doctrines which explain Self-realization through the ancient yoga system and other meditational and service practices. 'Upanishad' is a Sanskrit word which translates to "sitting at the feet of" or "sitting down near.' This alludes to receiving wisdom and guidance humbly from a realized guru. There are more than 200 Upanishads. Thirteen of...read more

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    The Upanishads are an assortment of texts central to Hinduism (or the Sanatan Dharma) recorded from oral traditions. They contain the philosophical principles and concepts of Hinduism, including karma (right action), brahman (ultimate reality), the atman (true Self or soul), moksha (liberation from the cycle of reincarnation) and other complex Vedic doctrines which explain Self-realization through the ancient yoga system and other meditational and service practices. 'Upanishad' is a Sanskrit word which translates to "sitting at the feet of" or "sitting down near.' This alludes to receiving wisdom and guidance humbly from a realized guru. There are more than 200 Upanishads. Thirteen of...read more

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    The Upanishads are an assortment of texts central to Hinduism (or the Sanatan Dharma) recorded from oral traditions. They contain the philosophical principles and concepts of Hinduism, including karma (right action), brahman (ultimate reality), the atman (true Self or soul), moksha (liberation from the cycle of reincarnation) and other complex Vedic doctrines which explain Self-realization through the ancient yoga system and other meditational and service practices. 'Upanishad' is a Sanskrit word which translates to "sitting at the feet of" or "sitting down near.' This alludes to receiving wisdom and guidance humbly from a realized guru. There are more than 200 Upanishads. Thirteen of...read more

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    The Upanishads are an assortment of texts central to Hinduism (or the Sanatan Dharma) recorded from oral traditions. They contain the philosophical principles and concepts of Hinduism, including karma (right action), brahman (ultimate reality), the atman (true Self or soul), moksha (liberation from the cycle of reincarnation) and other complex Vedic doctrines which explain Self-realization through the ancient yoga system and other meditational and service practices. 'Upanishad' is a Sanskrit word which translates to "sitting at the feet of" or "sitting down near.' This alludes to receiving wisdom and guidance humbly from a realized guru. There are more than 200 Upanishads. Thirteen of...read more