Essential Spirituality (Wiley Audio) [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Roger Walsh (Author, Narrator), Dalai Lama (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: Wiley Audio | Publication Date: November 2001

Foreword by The Dalai Lama. Based on over twenty years of research and spiritual practice this extraordinary work shows how to apply the seven practices central to all major religions in your daily life. Filled with stories, myths, case histories, prayers, and practical advice, this extraordinary work has the power to change your life. Approximate running time: 180 minutes. Three compact discs.

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Written and Read by Roger Walsh MD PhD

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A no-frills production and the author's flat voice don't diminish the value of this audiobook, which was written by a professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology. Besides having a fabulous intellect and well-informed compassion for all belief systems, he covers an amazing amount of ground as he draws out the principles common to a broad range of religious systems. The abstractions are balanced by stories from ancient to modern times, and they give clarity and emotional significance to everything he talks about. The value of the program is even more apparent on the second listening when the authors' narration becomes even more of a nonissue and you hunker down with the considerable substance of the program. T.W. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Wiley Audio; Abridged edition (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560159650
• ISBN-13: 978-1560159650
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,479,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, Intelligent and Profound, January 14, 2007

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I listened to the 3 CD set of this book, which was abridged, although retaining the depth of what the author had originally prepared. He has synthesized the world's religions, and found common elements (the seven central practices). Dr. Walsh (whose voice kept reminding me of Jimmy Carter's) does a great job in providing a wide range of examples of each of these principles. For example, we know what it means to have a focused mind, yet Dr. Walsh's discussion of this practice shed light and promoted greater understanding.

His work transcends any one religion, which is perfect for people like me who don't resonate with an established church. His examples come from around the world, and are completely nonjudgemental. The minute I finished listening to the book, I began listening a second time. It might well take two listenings to absorb everything -- there is that much information. I recommend it to seekers everywhere.