Escaping the Prison of the Intellect: A Journey from Here to Here [Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]

M.D. Deepak Chopra (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 18, 2006

This recording shows why Deepak Chopra is considered one of the great pioneers in the field of mind-body medicine. Here he offers compelling answers to the eternal questions of identity, origin, and meaning. Chopra’s thesis is that people rely on their senses to define their experience of reality — limiting their experience of the material world and making them prisoners, out of touch with realities that lie beyond the material. He explains that there is no difference between observer and observed; it is all one shared experience. Realizing this truth, says Chopra, frees people from their sensory-created prison to experience a more nurturing and fulfilling life. The author’s calm, uplifting voice gives these ideas heft and power, and his inclusion of relaxed guitar interludes let listeners pause to contemplate more deeply. Chopra expands the discussion by citing T. S. Eliot, Nietzsche, Rumi, Tagore, and Patanjali, as well as scientific experiments and spiritual texts.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

As the best-selling author of several books on longevity, physician Chopra here ponders the big questions of life as he challenges listeners to open their minds to new ways of thinking. Escaping the Prison of the Intellect explores the ways in which we perceive our existence through our physical bodies (whimsically referred to as "skin encapsulated egos"), our position in time, and others' perceptions. Chopra neatly ties in ideas of such thinkers as Nietzsche and T.S. Eliot. Sacred Verses, Healing Sounds is comprised mainly of Chopra reading from the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu text of spiritual concepts or yogas. Chopra's introduction focuses on the universality of language among all living things and its power to influence and heal. The conversational tone used by the eminently articulate author adds an intimate quality that is further enhanced by exotic Indian music. The excellent technical quality, however, cannot overcome the limited appeal of the subject matter. An optional purchase for most collections.
Susan McCaffrey, Legg Middle Sch. Lib., Coldwater, Mich.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From AudioFile

Recorded in 1992 prior to Chopra's rise to fame, this brief recording is an authoritative summary of his thinking on how the mind and physical senses conspire to create barriers to a more fulfilling life. These ideas will remain difficult for anyone whose grasp of quantum physics is marginal, especially Westerners who depend too much on logic and reason to understand their lives. Listeners familiar with quantum physics may find this lecture to be more poetic than instructive, more inspirational than informative. On balance, this quality actually makes it a nice departure for Dr. Chopra, given the large number of other recordings we now have from him that are more accessible. T.W. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Amber-Allen Audio (January 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878424564
• ISBN-13: 978-1878424563
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,060,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Founder of The Chopra Foundation
Senior Scientist, The Gallup Organization
www.deepakchopra.com
www.facebook.com/DeepakChopraCommunity
www.twitter.com/deepakchopra

As a global leader and pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine, Chopra transforms the way the world views physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellness. Known as a prolific author of over sixty books with eighteen New York Times best sellers in both the fiction and non fiction categories.

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46 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Beliefs to Knowing, September 11, 1999

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Samuel Lee Oliver - See all my reviews

This review is from: Escaping the Prison of the Intellect: A Journey from Here to Here (Audio Cassette)

This cassette tape takes you on a journey through the mind into what infuses it with unconditional love. Chopra masterfully weaves through various concepts determining a person's destiny. Our beliefs create patterns in the mind revealing a path eventually manifesting itself into material reality. Hidden behind our thoughts is "the thinker of our thoughts" able to choose paths leading us into our ultimate desires. Thanks, Deepak Chopra, for reminding us of what we already know inside us. These words free us to co-create the life we truely want. - Samuel Oliver, author of WHAT THE DYING TEACH US: LESSONS ON LIVING.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Escaping the prison of my mind...., September 3, 2008

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J. Weaver Miller (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Escaping the Prison of the Intellect: A Journey from Here to Here (Audio CD)

I listen to this CD on my way to and from work, just about anytime I need to adjust my view of this earthly existence. Each time I listen, his words begin to make sense, and I allow them into my everyday thoughts. I seem to understand NOT to make this incarnation so difficult. "You are not in the world, the world is in You.", as Deepak so deeply expresses.

This is a whole new way to experience "life", it is something that must be listened to over and over again to allow his explainations sink into our thoughts.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars He explains things SO well....this is a great CD, September 26, 2007

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Zazen (Cleveland Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Escaping the Prison of the Intellect: A Journey from Here to Here (Audio CD)

Deepak Chopra is a fascinating man. His books are in my library each and every one. His knowledge and unique way of presenting his various subjects, is always most informative, interesting to read, and simply put. If I can wrap my mind around quantum physics and visualize how it works and see how it is functioning around us, then you too can read and better yet listen to this CD and gain a perspective on Life that is totally unexpected yet so believable that it makes one smile and say "I get it!!!"