n 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?
- The ego: friend or impostor?
- 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