As a Tibetan lama and leader of Shambhala (an international community of 165 meditation centers), Sakyong Mipham has found physical activity to be essential for spiritual well-being. He's been trained in horsemanship and martial arts but has a special love for running. Here he incorporates his spiritual practice with running, presenting basic meditation instruction and fundamental principles he has developed. Even though both activities can be complicated, the lessons here are simple and designed to show how the melding of internal practice with physical movement can be used by anyone - regardless of age, spiritual background, or ability - to benefit body and mind.

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Read by: Neil Hellegers

Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training the Body and the Mind, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Tanor Media, 1 MP3 CD, 5.5 hours, 2012, $19.99

Born in 1962 at the site of Buddha's enlightenment in Bodhgaya, India, Sakyong Mipham is the head of the global Shambhala spiritual community and the son of legendary teacher and Shambhala founder, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. He is author of the bestselling Turning the Mind into an Ally and the award-winning Ruling Your World.

Neil Hellegers is a narrator, actor, and educator who lives in Brooklyn with his wife, son, and mutt. His voice work can be heard in various commercials, video games, and numerous audiobooks. On stage, he has performed Shakespeare and new works in New York City, regionally, and internationally. On camera, Neil has appeared on film, television, and in numerous commercials, embodying many a goofy dad, and he has taught Shakespeare and acting technique to students of all ages. He has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania in theater arts and psychology, and a MFA in acting from Trinity Rep Conservatory. His voice work can be heard in various commercials, video games, and numerous audiobooks. Neil holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania in theater arts and psychology, and a MFA in acting from Trinity Rep Conservatory.