{"product_id":"9781683644828","title":"Freedom for All of Us : A Monk, a Philosopher, and a Psychiatrist on Finding Inner Peace","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFreedom for All of Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Matthieu Ricard, Christophe André, Alexandre Jollien\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Down to earth, with doses of wit and self-deprecating humor, \u003ci\u003eFreedom for All of Us\u003c\/i\u003e captivates from the outset. This book is for all who seek freedom from suffering and wish to discover anew joy, happiness, and who they are meant to be.” — \u003cb\u003eSharon Salzberg,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eLovingkindness\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eReal Change\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You would be hard-pressed to find a more inspiring and accessible resource for seeing the potential present in every moment to befriend and liberate your own mind. That it comes spontaneously out of a conversation among three friends with deep karmic connections, yet different lives and backgrounds, leaves a lot of room for you to find your own ways to realize and embody the freedom that they are pointing to.” —\u003cb\u003eJon Kabat-Zinn, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e founder of MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) and author of \u003ci\u003eFull Catastrophe Living\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMindfulness for All\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It’s rare to find a gathering of such wisdom in a single volume. And it is a delight to be in the company of these three teachers, as if you were sitting with them and listening in. Far-reaching, penetrating, and profound, this is a gem of a book.” —\u003cb\u003eRick Hanson, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eNeurodharma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781683644828\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Sounds True","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40804619387086,"sku":"9781683644828","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_9fc390ab-10f5-4cf6-b8b2-5ec4123912b9.jpg?v=1642578201","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781683644828","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}