The best spiritual audiobooks on Next Level Soul TV include the Tao Te Ching for stillness, Raja Yoga for meditation, The Life Beyond Death for the soul after death, and Think and Grow Rich for the mind behind abundance. All 18 picks below are in our own audiobook catalog, ready to listen to on Next Level Soul TV.
We grouped them by what you are looking for: yoga and Eastern wisdom, life after death, wisdom classics, and channeled masters with mind and prosperity. Each pick says who it is for, so you can press play tonight.
Key Takeaways
- New to this? Start with the Tao Te Ching, The Prophet or Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy.
- For meditation and yoga, choose Raja Yoga or Karma Yoga by Swami Vivekananda.
- For the afterlife, try The Life Beyond Death, There is No Death or We Met on the Other Side.
- For abundance, listen to Think and Grow Rich or The Game of Life and How to Play It.
- Every title is on Next Level Soul TV. Listen on your phone, the web or your TV.
What Are Spiritual Audiobooks?
A spiritual audiobook is a narrated recording of a book about the inner life: yoga, mysticism, the soul, the afterlife, prayer, purpose and prosperity of spirit. Instead of reading, you listen, which turns a commute, a walk or a quiet evening into a small retreat.
Many of these titles are classics from the early twentieth century and before, such as the Tao Te Ching, brought to life in modern narration. Others are newer voices and channeled works. If you also enjoy reading, see our list of the top spiritual books and our picks of books for spiritual awakening.
Spiritual Audiobooks at a Glance
| Audiobook | Best for | Theme | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Yoga | Meditation | Yoga | Vivekananda |
| Karma Yoga | Selfless work | Yoga | Vivekananda |
| Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy | First roadmap | Yoga | Ramacharaka |
| The Eternal Self | Duty and purpose | Yoga | Vyasa (Gita) |
| The Life Beyond Death | Soul overview | Afterlife | Ramacharaka |
| Life After Life | Rebirth and karma | Afterlife | Abhedananda |
| Life Beyond the Veil, Vol. 1 | Spirit-world visions | Afterlife | Owen |
| There is No Death | Early mediumship | Afterlife | Marryat |
| The Dead Have Never Died | A reasoned case | Afterlife | Randall |
| We Met on the Other Side | A love story | Afterlife | Heinbuch |
| Tao Te Ching | Stillness | Wisdom classic | Lao Tzu |
| The Kybalion | Universal laws | Wisdom classic | Three Initiates |
| The Prophet | Open-hearted poetry | Wisdom classic | Gibran |
| Siddhartha | A story of seeking | Wisdom classic | Hesse |
| Saint Germain on Advanced Alchemy | Channeled teaching | Channeled | Lewis |
| Kuan Yin on Mercy | Forgiveness | Channeled | Lewis |
| Think and Grow Rich | Mindset | Prosperity | Hill |
| The Game of Life | Faith and words | Prosperity | Shinn |
How Do I Choose the Right Spiritual Audiobook?
Start with the question you are carrying. If it is “how do I quiet my mind?”, pick Raja Yoga or the Tao Te Ching. If it is “what happens after we die?”, pick The Life Beyond Death. If it is “how do I live with more trust and abundance?”, pick The Game of Life.
A few simple guides help:
- Short on time? The Prophet and the Tao Te Ching work in small sittings.
- Grieving? Try We Met on the Other Side or There is No Death, and go gently.
- Prefer story to teaching? Choose Siddhartha.
Want to know where this wisdom comes from? Our guide to ascended masters and our look at near-death experiences are good companions. You can browse the full Next Level Soul audiobook catalog any time.
Yoga and Eastern Wisdom: Teachings for the Mind
These four audiobooks draw on the yogic and Vedic traditions. They are practical, steady and a good place to begin.
1. Raja Yoga
Swami Vivekananda
Vivekananda guides you through the eightfold path of Raja Yoga toward clarity, self-discipline and enlightenment.
It explores meditation, breath control and mindfulness practices for inner peace, which makes it a steady first listen if the mind is where you want to begin.
Best for: Listeners who want a clear path into meditation and the discipline of the mind.
2. Karma Yoga
Swami Vivekananda
Vivekananda redefines karma as action free from ego, expectation and attachment, and shows how selfless work can become a doorway to inner freedom.
This edition adds summaries and action steps, so the ideas are easy to carry back into your day.
Best for: Busy people who want a spiritual practice they can live inside ordinary work.
3. Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy
Yogi Ramacharaka
A clear roadmap of Yogi philosophy in fourteen lessons, covering consciousness, energy and the nature of existence, with Raja Yoga teachings and a practical tone throughout.
Yogi Ramacharaka is a pen name associated with William Walker Atkinson. The narration moves easily between the mystical and the practical.
Best for: First-time students of yoga philosophy who want one structured starting point.
4. The Eternal Self
Vyasa (the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita)
The Bhagavad Gita is a conversation about duty, purpose and self-realization. This Next Level Soul Edition brings its teachings on the eternal self, karma and the path to enlightenment into one listen.
It is a good companion when you are facing a hard choice and want a wider view of what you are here to do.
Best for: Anyone weighing a difficult decision or asking what their duty really is.
Life After Death: Stories and Teachings on the Soul
These six audiobooks look at what may come after this life, through philosophy, mediumship and personal experience. They pair well with our guides to reincarnation and signs from deceased loved ones.
5. The Life Beyond Death
Yogi Ramacharaka
Yogi Ramacharaka explores reincarnation, the afterlife and spiritual evolution across twenty-two chapters, building a calm picture of the soul and its long journey.
It reads as philosophy first, which suits listeners who want ideas to think about rather than dramatic stories.
Best for: Thoughtful listeners who want an overview of the soul after death.
6. Life After Life
Swami Abhedananda (The Soul’s Journey Through Time)
Swami Abhedananda uses Yogic philosophy to explain the cycle of rebirth and the law of karma, describing a soul that evolves across lifetimes toward ultimate freedom.
A note so no one is confused: this is not Raymond Moody’s near-death book of the same name. It is a separate work from the yogic tradition. For more on rebirth, see our guide to reincarnation.
Best for: Listeners curious about rebirth and karma from the yogic point of view.
7. The Life Beyond the Veil, Volume 1
Rev. George Vale Owen (The Lowlands of Heaven)
Rev. George Vale Owen presents communications from the spirit world about the moment after physical death, including the process of transition and the realms a soul first enters.
This is the first volume of a longer series in the Next Level Soul catalog. Listen to it as testimony and teaching from a spiritualist tradition, and keep your own discernment close.
Best for: Listeners drawn to the spiritualist tradition and its pictures of heaven.
8. There is No Death
Florence Marryat (A Medium’s True Ghost Encounters)
Florence Marryat was one of the best-known mediums of the nineteenth century. Here she reports her own seances, apparitions and conversations with the departed.
Part memoir and part investigation, it offers a calm, personal look at the evidence she found for life beyond death. For modern guidance, see our guide to spirit communication.
Best for: Anyone curious about early mediumship and the roots of modern spiritualism.
9. The Dead Have Never Died
Edward C. Randall (A Lawyer’s Real Case for Life After Death)
Edward C. Randall investigates whether consciousness survives physical death. Drawing on psychical research and experiences with mediums, he presents the evidence he found convincing.
The lawyer’s framing makes it feel like a case being argued in front of you. If loved ones are on your mind, our guide to signs from deceased loved ones may help too.
Best for: Open-minded skeptics who like to follow an argument step by step.
10. We Met on the Other Side
Scarlett L. Heinbuch (A True NDE Love Story)
When energy healer Scarlett meets David in a coma, a shared near-death experience reunites their spirits in a timeless realm. It is a true story about a bond that goes beyond the veil.
It is the most modern voice in this group, and a gentle listen for anyone who has loved someone on the other side. Scarlett also sat down with us on the podcast.
Best for: Listeners who want a personal, heart-led story about love after death.
Listen on Next Level Soul TV▶ Watch the Interview with Scarlett Heinbuch
Wisdom Classics: Timeless Voices for the Heart
These four are loved around the world, in part because they speak to every path. Each is easy to return to again and again.
11. Tao Te Ching
Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching is a timeless guide to balance and harmony with the universe. Each verse invites reflection on effortless being, inner peace and spiritual awakening.
The verses are short, so it is easy to listen in small sittings and return to your favorites.
Best for: Slow, reflective listening, such as a quiet morning or a long drive.
12. The Kybalion
Three Initiates (1908)
The Kybalion sets out the Seven Hermetic Principles said to govern reality. This Next Level Soul Edition helps you bring those universal laws into your own journey, from mental transmutation to vibration and rhythm.
The authors are anonymous and the book presents itself as Hermetic teaching, so treat it as a philosophy to test in your own life. Our Emerald Tablet study guide pairs well with it.
Best for: Listeners drawn to universal laws, mind and Hermetic ideas.
Listen on Next Level Soul TV▶ Watch the Series on Next Level Soul TV
13. The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran
Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is a poetic masterpiece on the human experience, with a soulful narration that brings its lyrical teachings to the heart.
It moves through love and joy, sorrow and loss, and a life of deeper meaning in short, quiet sections.
Best for: Anyone who wants a gentle, poetic listen that opens the heart.
14. Siddhartha
Hermann Hesse (1922)
Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha follows one man through love, suffering and the search for truth. He discovers that enlightenment lies within, in a narration that brings Eastern philosophy to life.
It is a story, not a manual, which makes it a welcome change of pace between more teaching-heavy listens.
Best for: Listeners who learn best through story and character.
Channeled Masters, Mind and Prosperity
Two channeled teachings and two classics on the power of thought. Listen to the channeled work with discernment, and to the prosperity classics with a practical eye.
15. Saint Germain Channeled on Advanced Alchemy, Vol. 1
David Christopher Lewis
Saint Germain, channeled by David Christopher Lewis, offers a mystical and practical roadmap to advanced alchemy, with themes of love, discipline and spiritual science as you work toward Solar beingness.
Channeled material asks for discernment. Take what rings true and leave the rest. To meet the master behind the teaching, see our guide to Saint Germain and the Violet Flame.
Best for: Seekers who already enjoy channeled teachings and the ascended masters.
Listen on Next Level Soul TV▶ Watch the Interview with David Christopher Lewis
16. Kuan Yin on Mercy, Forgiveness and the Bodhisattva Path
David Christopher Lewis
Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, shares teachings on forgiveness, healing and selfless service. Her messages guide you toward radical compassion and the transformation of personal and planetary karma.
Like all channeled work, it is best heard as inspiration rather than proof.
Best for: Listeners working on forgiveness, compassion or an open heart.
17. Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill (1937)
Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich reveals the mindset and principles behind achievement. This Next Level Soul Edition helps you harness the power of thought and turn dreams into reality.
It is a success classic with a spiritual current running underneath, and a natural pick for the prosperity part of your path.
Best for: Listeners who want a mindset reset around goals and abundance.
18. The Game of Life and How to Play It
Florence Scovel Shinn
Florence Scovel Shinn shows how thought, faith and spoken words shape every part of life, with stories and simple principles. Biblical wisdom meets practical metaphysics.
Her ideas on abundance, success, health and relationships are short and direct, which makes this an easy audiobook to finish.
Best for: Anyone who wants practical affirmations and a faith-based view of abundance.
An Honest View of Spiritual Audiobooks
Many of these audiobooks are older works, so the language can feel formal or dated. Some, such as the channeled titles and the spirit-communication books, are offered as testimony and teaching, not as scientific proof. The Kybalion, for example, is anonymous and presents itself as Hermetic teaching.
Use them as guides, not authorities. If something does not feel true to you, set it down and move on. Nothing here replaces medical or mental health care; if you are struggling, please reach out to a doctor or call or text 988 in the US.
Hear It From the Guests
Prefer to hear the voices behind the books? These Next Level Soul Podcast conversations feature two authors from this list.
St. Germain Channeled Message of Love & Hope with David Christopher Lewis
David Christopher Lewis shares messages from Saint Germain on the Violet Flame, forgiveness, spiritual alchemy and a coming golden age. Watch the full episode and read the show notes.
A Love Beyond Death with Scarlett Heinbuch
Scarlett Heinbuch shares what she says she experienced during a shared death experience: a forever love and a glimpse of love. Watch the full episode and read the show notes.
Watch More on Next Level Soul TV
Next Level Soul TV is our own home for audiobooks, audio courses, films and series. Here are six narrated audio courses to try next. Browse them all in our audio courses.
Go Deeper with NLS Mastery: Ancient Meditation for Inner Stillness
Ancient Vedic meditation techniques that quiet the mind and return you to lasting inner stillness, a natural next step after a few yoga and wisdom audiobooks. Acharya Shunya teaches it in Ancient Meditation for Inner Stillness, part of NLS Mastery. Watch the course preview below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best spiritual audiobooks for beginners?
Start with the Tao Te Ching, The Prophet or Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy. All three are clear, gentle and easy to take in small sittings.
What is a spiritual audiobook?
A spiritual audiobook is a narrated recording of a book on spirituality, such as yoga philosophy, mysticism, the afterlife or inner growth. You get the teaching by listening, so it fits a commute, a walk or a quiet evening.
Where can I listen to these audiobooks?
Every title on this page is on Next Level Soul TV. You can listen on your phone, on the web or on your TV, and each pick links to its own catalog page.
Are these audiobooks included with a Next Level Soul TV membership?
Yes. Audiobooks and audio courses in the library are included with a Next Level Soul TV membership. Each catalog page also shows other ways to get a single title.
Which audiobook is best for learning about the afterlife?
The Life Beyond Death is a calm philosophical overview. There is No Death and The Dead Have Never Died look at mediumship, and We Met on the Other Side is a personal near-death love story.
Is Life After Life on Next Level Soul the same as Raymond Moody’s book?
No. The Life After Life audiobook in our catalog is by Swami Abhedananda and explains rebirth and karma through yogic philosophy. Moody’s book is a separate near-death experience classic.
Which audiobooks are best for yoga philosophy?
Raja Yoga and Karma Yoga by Swami Vivekananda, Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy by Yogi Ramacharaka and The Eternal Self, based on the Bhagavad Gita, are the strongest starting points.
Which audiobooks are best for prosperity and abundance?
Think and Grow Rich and The Game of Life and How to Play It both connect thought, faith and action to a fuller life. Many listeners pair them with a calming title such as the Tao Te Ching.
Can I trust channeled audiobooks?
Treat them as inspiration and teaching, not as proof. Listen with discernment, take what resonates and set the rest down. The channeled picks here are Saint Germain and Kuan Yin, received by David Christopher Lewis.
Which audiobook is best for a calm, reflective listen?
The Tao Te Ching and The Prophet are both made of short passages, so they suit quiet moments. Siddhartha is a good choice if you prefer a story.
What is the difference between an audiobook and an audio course?
An audiobook is a narrated book. An audio course is a narrated learning program built around a theme, such as The Between or Alchemy of the Soul. Both are included on Next Level Soul TV.
How many audiobooks does Next Level Soul TV have?
The library holds hundreds of audiobooks and audio courses, and new titles are added regularly. This page highlights 18 favorites by theme, and you can browse the rest in our audiobook catalog.
