{"product_id":"the-essence-of-wisdom","title":"The Essence of Wisdom","description":"\u003cp\u003eA renowned writer and translator presents an anthology of essential quotations from the masters of spiritual wisdom.  The most powerful messages are the simplest ones. With that in mind  Stephen Mitchell has selected one hundred illuminating sayings from the great Eastern and Western literary and spiritual traditions. Ranging in length from one sentence to a dozen lines  the brief passages in The Essence of Wisdom convey the life-transforming insights of the Buddha  Lao-tzu  Heraclitus  the Zen and Sufi masters  Spinoza  Blake  Emerson  Rilke  and other sages.  The book is arranged to follow the course of the inner life from its beginning to the fullest embodiment of wisdom. Each quotation stands alone on the page. Each is a meditation in itself  meant not only to be read  but to be absorbed and reflected upon. This remarkable book gathers the words of the worlds deepest thinkers and spiritual teachers  and speaks to us in the clear voice of enlightenment.  From the Hardcover edition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949099774005,"sku":"ByrdShop_0767903064","price":59.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780767903066.jpg?v=1770066234","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-essence-of-wisdom","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}