Books published by Sounds True Inc

Innovative Beat poet Michael McClure has written a book of poems unlike any of his others. These dharma devotions are fruits of his Buddhist mediation practice. Like bold calligraphy moving vertically down a white scroll, they surprise the eye and mind, awakening us to a heightened sense of everyday things.

From esteemed teacher Adyashanti, an eight-hour audio learning series on the search for the ultimate reality beneath the narrative of our lives"Our inner lives are every bit as astonishing, baffling, and mysterious as the infinite vastness of the cosmos." ΓÇöAdyashanti For Adyashanti, every ripple of light across a lake, friendly gaze, and reassuring word from a mentor presents a potential gateway to a deeper connection with all of life. With The Most Important Thing, Volume 2, this esteemed teacher presents a series of talks on what it means to peer through these gateways and into a universe of infinite possibility. In this second collection of deep-dive audio sessions, Adyashanti offers evocative teaching stories and anecdotes pointing you toward the ultimate reality that exists beyond the bounds of storytelling. Whether questioning the cultural identities we adopt or recalling the events that set him on the seekerΓÇÖs path, Adyashanti devotes these talks to pulling back the curtain of our assumptions to reveal that none of us is alone and no one is ever truly isolated from the whole of existence. These selections consider:Exploring the meaning of birth, life, and deathΓÇó The nature of ego and the ways it manifestsΓÇó Meditation as the art of "listening with oneΓÇÖs entire being"ΓÇó Embodying your innate and inextricable connection with the total environmentΓÇó Examining the patterns of conditioned thinking around "I"ΓÇó Why our most nourishing stories embrace uncertainty and paradoxΓÇó Embracing the natural awe and wonder of existenceΓÇó The ultimate simplicity of consciousnessΓÇó "Know thyself": the cornerstone of all spiritual inquiryIdeal for anyone wanting to delve beyond the surface of their spiritual journey, The Most Important Thing, Volume 2 offers portals to that which is already alive and waiting within: the truths that fuel the most authentic expression of your life.

Make mindfulness come alive for kids with this beautifully illustrated book of poetry. Breathe and Be delivers mindfulness wisdom in an easy-to-remember way, using relaxing imagery of the natural world to reinforce the message that we can regulate our emotions, stay calm and grounded, and appreciate the world around us. Ages 4-8.