{"product_id":"freedom-for-all-of-us-a-monk-a-philosopher-and-a-psychiatrist-on-finding-inner-peace-paperback","title":"Freedom for All of Us: A Monk, a Philosopher, and a Psychiatrist on Finding Inner Peace - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthieu Ricard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristophe André\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlexandre Jollien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree luminary teachers unfold a compelling series of dialogues on inner freedom--what it is and how to cultivate it in ourselves and others.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"We are, nearly all of us,\" writes Matthieu Ricard, \"the playthings of our whims, our conditioning, our impulses, our inner conflicts, our wandering thoughts, and our afflictive emotions. This servitude of ours is at the root of much that torments us. How do we free ourselves from the prison of these mental mechanisms, in the face of which we often feel helpless, even resigned?\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith their acclaimed book \u003ci\u003eIn Search of Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e, these three gifted friends--a monk, a philosopher, and a psychiatrist--shed light on our universal quest for meaning, purpose, and understanding. Now, in this new in-depth offering, they invite us to tend to the garden of our true nature: \u003ci\u003efreedom\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTurn by turn, each shares his own unique perspective on the various obstacles to inner freedom, the \"ecology\" of freedom, the ways to cultivate it, and the harvest that comes out of it. What emerges is a panoramic vision and road map for us to overcome the barriers that hinder our liberation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"It is our hope,\" they write, \"that this book will clarify the means for freeing ourselves from the causes of suffering.\" Filled with unexpected insights and specific strategies, \u003ci\u003eFreedom for All of Us\u003c\/i\u003e presents an inspiring guide for breaking free of the unconscious walls that confine us.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthieu Ricard\u003c\/b\u003e is a Buddhist monk, humanitarian, and author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Monk and the Philosopher\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHappiness\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAltruism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e He is a major participant in the research collaboration between cognitive scientists and Buddhist practitioners. Ricard is a noted translator and photographer, and has founded humanitarian projects in India, Tibet, and Nepal. For more information, visit karuna-shechen.org. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristophe André\u003c\/b\u003e is a psychiatrist specializing in the psychology of emotions. His books include \u003ci\u003eImperfect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eFree\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e and \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eHappy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMeditating, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eDay After Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in France. For more, visit christopheandre.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandre Jollien\u003c\/b\u003e is a philosopher and writer who spent 17 years in a home for the physically disabled. His books include \u003ci\u003eIn Praise of Weakness\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Switzerland. For more, visit alexandre-jollien.ch.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 03, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769190252832,"sku":"9781683644828","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b5923c51bd639cb40690a2c9de87f61d.webp?v=1780343459","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/freedom-for-all-of-us-a-monk-a-philosopher-and-a-psychiatrist-on-finding-inner-peace-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}