Freedom for All of Us, Alexandre Jollien
Freedom for All of Us, Alexandre Jollien
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Freedom for All of Us
A Monk, a Philosopher, and a Psychiatrist on Finding Inner Peace

Author: Alexandre Jollien, Christophe André, Matthieu Ricard

Narrator: Eric Rine, John Wray, Russell Edge

Unabridged: 12 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/03/2020


Synopsis

Three luminary teachers unfold a compelling series of dialogues on inner freedom—what it is and how to cultivate it in ourselves and others.
 
“We are, nearly all of us,” says 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?”
 
With their acclaimed book In Search of Wisdom, 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: freedom.
 
Turn 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.
 
“It is our hope,” they share, “that this audiobook will clarify the means for freeing ourselves from the causes of suffering.” Filled with unexpected insights and specific strategies, Freedom for All of Us presents an inspiring guide for breaking free of the unconscious walls that confine us.

About 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.

About Christophe André

Christophe André is a psychiatrist specializing in the psychology of emotions. His books include Looking at Mindfulness and Feelings and Moods.

About Matthieu Ricard

MATTHIEU RICARD is a French Buddhist monk who resides at Schechen Tennyi Dargyeling Monastery in Nepal. He is the son of the late Jean-François Revel, a renowned French philosopher. He is the author of many bestselling titles, including The Monk and the Philosopher, and The Quantum and the Lotus.

About John Wray

John Wray is the author of critically acclaimed novels including Lowboy, The Right Hand of Sleep and Canaan’s Tongue. He was named one of Granta magazine’s Best of Young American Novelists in 2007. The recipient of a Whiting Award, he lives in Brooklyn, New York.


Reviews

Goodreads review by AB on November 21, 2022

Ah, inner peace! That blessed state of inner freedom and joy. It too can be yours! This is exactly the kind of book that’s up my alley: a re-printing of dialogues between several men of varying life paths and professions. The topic: Freedom. The pathway? A combination of attention to brain science, B......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on February 06, 2025

Ascoltato su Audible, perché cercavo qualcosa di Mathieu Ricard (citato in STORIA DELLA FELICITÀ come “uomo più felice al mondo” durante un esame del cervello fatto anni fa e poi invitato a parlare tra i potenti a Davos). Interessante l’idea di un ritiro tra amici sulle Alpi, per chiacchierare e rila......more