Book description
Buddhist scholar and teacher Bhikkhu Anālayo explores the practice of mindfulness of breathing in the sixteen steps of the Ānāpānasati Sutta. This is an authoritative, practice-orientated elucidation of a foundational Buddhist text, useful to meditators whatever their tradition or background. In the first six chapters Anālayo presents practical instructions comparable to his Satipatthāna Meditation: A Practice Guide. The remaining chapters contain his translations of extracts from the early Chinese canon. With his accompanying commentary, these help the practitioner appreciate the early Buddhist perspective on the breath and the practice of mindfulness of breathing. Anālayo presents his understanding of these early teachings, arising from his own meditation practice and teaching experience. His aim is to inspire all practitioners to use what he has found helpful to build their own practice and become self-reliant. The book is accompanied with freely downloadable audio files offering guided and progressive meditation instructions from the author.
New Magoo
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Scooby Did
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Dez North
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Devil Chick
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Corny
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Plenty Orange
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! 🌟📚 Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature! ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Sexy
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ELLerG!c
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Sun Runner
Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Rosie Bird
This app has completely transformed my commute – I look forward to it now! I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app – it's revitalizing. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available – there's something for everyone. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read.
42nd Street
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Twinkle Cutlass
The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources. The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
Fire Queen
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Pop Bee
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Golden Cougar
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Slacker Cat
Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use. From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues! Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks!
Kimono Goddess
The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature! I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Pitfall
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears. I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience