{"product_id":"in-search-of-wisdom-a-monk-a-philosopher-and-a-psychiatrist-on-what-matters-most-paperback","title":"In Search of Wisdom: A Monk, a Philosopher, and a Psychiatrist on What Matters Most - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthieu Ricard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristophe Andre\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlexandre Jollien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Search of Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e is a book born of the friendship of three gifted teachers, exploring the universal human journey and our quest for meaning and understanding. This translation of the French bestseller brings readers an intimate, insightful, and wide-ranging conversation between Buddhist monk and author Matthieu Ricard, philosopher Alexandre Jollien, and psychiatrist Christophe André. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Join these three luminaries as they share their views on how we uncover our deepest aspirations in life, the nature of the ego, living with the full range of human emotion, the art of listening, the temple of the body, the origin of suffering, the joy of altruism, true freedom, and much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"We don't pretend to be experts on the subject matter or models in accomplishing the work or overcoming the obstacles involved in it,\" they write. \"We are only travelers in search of wisdom, aware that the path is long and arduous, and that we have so much still to discover, to clarify, and to assimilate through practice . . . Our dearest wish is that when you cast your eyes on these pages, you will discover subjects for reflection to inspire you and brighten the light of your life.\"? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Search of Wisdom Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Discovering our deepest aspirations \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The ego: friend or impostor? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Learning to live with the full spectrum of our emotions \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The art of listening \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The body: burden or idol? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Suffering and its origins \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The joy of altruism \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The school of simplicity \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Guilt and forgiveness \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- True freedom \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Daily practice\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthieu Ricard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatthieu Ricard is a Buddhist monk and has authored several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Monk and the Philosopher\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Quantum and the Lotus.\u003c\/i\u003e He is a major participant in the research collaboration between cognitive scientists and Buddhist practitioners, spearheaded by the Dalai Lama and the Mind and Life Institute. Ricard is a noted translator and photographer, and initiates and oversees humanitarian projects in India, Tibet, and Nepal. For more information, visit shechen.org. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristophe André\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristophe André \u003c\/b\u003eis a psychiatrist specializing in the psychology of emotions. His books include \u003ci\u003eLooking at Mindfulness\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFeelings and Moods\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandre Jollien\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandre Jollien \u003c\/b\u003eis a philosopher and writer who spent 17 years in a home for the physically disabled. His books include\u003ci\u003e In Praise of Weakness\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 19, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770272284960,"sku":"9781683640240","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/42f29bcdd2f3f0602332a3826583a21f.webp?v=1780368425","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-search-of-wisdom-a-monk-a-philosopher-and-a-psychiatrist-on-what-matters-most-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}