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 Andre. 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

A book to help you achieve mindfulness and practice meditation while looking at the world's greatest works of art. Psychiatrist and leading meditation practitioner Christophe Andre guides you through the art of mindfulness, beginning with art itself. Looking at Mindfulness collects classic and esoteric paintings, from Rembrandt to Hopper to Magritte, and offers a lucid commentary on the inner workings of each. Andre describes the dynamic on the canvas, and turns to the viewer's own reactions, exploring the connection between what we see and what we feel. Moving beyond the art on the page, Andre teaches us what it means to consider our surroundings, our daily interactions and obligations, and their effect on our inner well-being and mental clarity. The paintings are a visual and tangible first step to understanding mindfulness and the benefits of living in the moment. In practicing mindfulness, within ourselves and out in the world, each of us can make immediate, meaningful, and permanent changes in our well-being and the well-being of others. Beautifully written, wonderfully accessible for any novice or expert, Looking at Mindfulness delivers practical steps and a comprehensive understanding of the practice and meaning of mindfulness and meditation. An authentic and effortless voice, Andre brings clarity to what it means to live mindfully and how we can make a more conscious effort to do so.

Through both fictional examples and moving, real-life case studies, this book identifies the different types of fears and phobias, from the simple to the rare. It explains the mechanisms that regulate fears, how to face them, how to treat persons with phobias, and provides a brief history of the phobias. A travez de ejemplos ficticios y casos actuales y conmovedores, este libro identifica los diferentes tipos de miedo y las fobias, desde los mas sencillos hasta los mas raros. Se explican los mecanismos que regulan los miedos, como enfrentarlos, como tratar a personas que padecen de ellos y provee una historia breve de la historia de las fobias.

'Everything about this book is exquisite...I wholeheartedly recommend it' Mark Williams Mindfulness Is a uniquely beautiful work. Illustrated in full colour throughout, this bestselling book draws upon art as a source of inspiration. Expert practitioner Christophe Andre invites us to consider paintings while practising mindfulness techniques. With stunning simplicity and clarity, he sets out 25 lessons that could change your life - from understanding what it means to live mindfully, to useful tips for everyday situations. Mindfulness offers an enduring source of quiet contemplation, enabling us to still our minds and become calmly aware of the present moment. From acceptance to freedom, from happiness to love, Mindfulness shows us how to approach our lives as living works of art.

From the bestselling author of Mindfulness: 25 Ways to Live in the Moment through Art, comes a new, beautifully illustrated guide to happiness. Drawing upon paintings as a means of inspiration and solace, Andre teaches us what it means to be happy and how to recognise joy in our lives. From the birth of happiness in youth, to the return of happiness after a period of pain and solitude, Andre takes us on a journey to uncover the pathway to leading a happy and fulfilled life.

Explaining the importance of the various states of mind as the very heart of an individual's relationship with the world, this book argues that the key to a better life rests in the ability to understand these moods and make them evolve. It posits that understanding the subtle mix of emotions and thoughts that make up positive feelings, such as inner peace and confidence, or negative states of mind, such as depression and worry, is the first step toward finding a lasting serenity. "Explicando la importancia de los diferentes estados de animo como el alma de la relacion de un individuo con el mundo, este libro afirma que la clave para una vida mejor es la habilidad de entender estos humores y hacer que evolucionen. Sostiene que comprender la mezcla sutil de emociones y pensamientos que componen sentimientos positivos, como la paz interior y la confianza, o estados de animo negativos, como la depresion y la inquietud, es el primer paso hacia hallar una serenidad duradera."

Moments of serenity can give life a sense of meaning and depth, helping to calm and reenergize individuals. This book, through 25 stories and the lessons that can be drawn from them, invites readers to discover, at their own pace and in their own way, the path to balance and serenity. Drawing on this guide's insight, it will be easier to find those moments of piece and revitalization, even in the face of life's obstacles and difficulties.

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Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2009 im Fachbereich Psychologie - Klinische u. Gesundheitspsychologie, Psychopathologie, Note: 2,0, Universitat Potsdam (Institut fur Psychologie), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Einleitung: Ziel der vorliegenden Arbeit war es, zu uberprufen, ob die Wirksamkeit von Psychotherapie im Kindes- und Jugendalter vorausgegangener Untersuchungen mit neueren Psychotherapiestudien evident ist und durch welche Moderatoren sich Behandlungsunterschiede zwischen den Professionalitatsgraden der Therapeuten erklaren lassen. Methode: Zur Ermittlung der Psychotherapiewirksamkeit sowie Wirkung unterschiedlicher Professionalitatsgrade sind 138 Primarstudien einbezogen worden. Diese sind unter einer vielzahl von Moderatoren kodiert und analysiert worden. Ergebnisse: Es resultierte eine mittlere Gesamteffektstarke von d = 0,73 uber alle einbezogenen Studien hinweg. Die Analyse auf Homogenitat der Studien zeigte klar eine Heterogenitat der Studieneffekte an. Es folgte die Eruierung verschiedenster Moderatoren. Es fanden sich eine Reihe signifikanter Unterschiede, u.a. Einfluss der Therapieklasse, Familie, des Professionalitatsgrades der Therapeuten, Studienherkunft sowie Alter der Behandelten Kinder und Jugendlichen. Die statistischen Analysen mundeten in einer Regressionsanalyse, die zu 37,4% Varianz der Psychotherapie aufzuklaren vermochte.