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The most groundbreaking meeting of Eastern philosophy and Western culture to date.



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‘The book skilfully educates readers who might be new to both eastern and western philosophy without alienating those already familiar with either strand. Neatly weaving in details of the father-son relationship, and why and how Matthieu turned to Buddhism, the discussion follows a logical and seamless line through every philosophical and metaphysical aspect of life… A wonderful book.”
Time Out

‘A serious and stimulating book handling some very abstract matter with sympathy and vigour.’
The Sunday Telegraph

The Monk and the Philosopher

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    A Paperback by Jean-François Revel, Matthieu Ricard

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      Publisher Harper Collins
      Published 21 June 1999
      ISBN-13 9780722536506
      978-0722536506
      ISBN-10 072253650X
      Also in:
      East Asian and Indian philosophy Buddhism Buddhist life and practice

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The most groundbreaking meeting of Eastern philosophy and Western culture to date.



      Trade Review

      ‘The book skilfully educates readers who might be new to both eastern and western philosophy without alienating those already familiar with either strand. Neatly weaving in details of the father-son relationship, and why and how Matthieu turned to Buddhism, the discussion follows a logical and seamless line through every philosophical and metaphysical aspect of life… A wonderful book.”
      Time Out

      ‘A serious and stimulating book handling some very abstract matter with sympathy and vigour.’
      The Sunday Telegraph

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