Sounds True is an independent multimedia publishing company that
embraces the world’s major spiritual traditions, as well as the arts
and humanities, embodied by the leading authors, teachers, and
visionary artists of our time. Our approach to publishing is not
dependent on a single format or technology—rather, we strive with every
title to preserve the essential “living wisdom” of the author, artist,
or spiritual teacher. It is our goal to create products that not only
provide information to a reader or listener, but that also embody the
essential quality of a wisdom transmission between a teacher and a
student.
Spoken Word Audio
Sounds True publishes more than 500 titles about the spiritual journey,
meditation, psychology, creativity, health and healing, self-discovery,
relationships, and more. These programs, ranging between one and five
hours in length, are original recordings featuring teachers who present
their own ideas, in their own words. Sounds True recordings are almost
always unscripted—transcending the level of a normal audio reading to
create a vibrant, living connection between the author and listener.
Audio Learning Courses
With running times between five and 18
hours, Sounds True’s learning courses offer an experience approximate
to a college course or continuing-education class.
Books
Our book division features provocative
wisdom from respected teachers who embody what they know and who have
tested their work in the fire of their own experience. Additionally,
Sounds True’s Integrated Learning Series features books with
CDs—interactive learning tools that accelerate personal and spiritual
development by bringing together the written word with the direct audio
instruction that Sounds True has pioneered for more than 20 years.
Interactive Learning Kits
For teaching that is best conveyed through
a combination of formats, Sounds True creates our interactive learning
kits, providing everything needed for comprehensive study in a single
box—usually featuring a thorough study guide or work book, practices on
CD and DVD, beautifully designed cards and charts for reference, and
other support tools.
Music
Some spiritual truths cannot be conveyed
in words—but are carried instantly to the soul when experienced
directly through music. Sounds True features inspirational sacred music
gathered from many traditions. Each of our musical recordings is
intended as a heartfelt offering of the spirit.
Instructional DVDs
Sounds True videos are content-driven
works that embrace both bestselling authors and spiritual teachers. We
also publish a line of DVDs for instruction in the physical disciplines
of spiritual life.
To maintain our integrity as a business
and a publishing company, we believe that Sounds True must embody the
qualities of consciousness and compassion taught by our authors in the
day-to-day practice of our business. We believe in creating a work
environment that nurtures creativity, individual expression, and open
communication. Sounds True pursues this goal by establishing policies
for flexible work schedules, a profit-sharing plan, an ESOP (Employee
Ownership) program, quality health and dental benefits, a relaxed
(nonexistent) dress code, and compensation programs for helping
employees pursue training, volunteer efforts, and spiritual interests
outside of work. We also have a pet-friendly office space, so our
people can share their workspace with their beloved animal companions.
At Sounds True, we are committed to
honoring our relationship with the earth and our community. As part of
our environmental commitment, we use 100% wind power in our offices,
and use recycled paper for our books, catalogs, and marketing material.
We also donate our programs to libraries and charities, and to
prisoners through the Sounds True Prison Library Project.
