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In Search of Wisdom 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.
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.
“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.”
In Search of Wisdom Highlights
• Discovering our deepest aspirations
• The ego: friend
or impostor?
• Learning to live with the full spectrum of our
emotions
• The art of listening
• The body: burden or
idol?
• Suffering and its origins
• The joy of altruism
•
The school of simplicity
• Guilt and forgiveness
•
True freedom
• Daily practice
About the Author
Matthieu Ricard
Matthieu Ricard is a Buddhist monk,
humanitarian, and author of several books, including The Monk and the Philosopher, Happiness, and Altruism. 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.
Christophe André
Christophe André is a psychiatrist specializing in the
psychology of emotions. His books
include Imperfect, Free and Happy and Meditating, Day After Day. He lives in France. For more,
visit christopheandre.com.
Alexandre Jollien
Alexandre Jollien is a philosopher and writer who spent
17 years in a home for the physically disabled. His books
include In Praise of Weakness. He lives in Switzerland.
For more, visit alexandre-jollien.ch.
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