Escaping the Prison of the Intellect: A Journey from Here to Here

by Deepak Chopra

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Audiobook, Spirituality, Psychology, Self Help, Philosophy

1 pages, Audio CD

Published January 18, 2006

About the author

Deepak Chopra, MD serves as the Founder and Chairman of The Chopra Foundation, and Co-Founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing.

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 eighty books books with twenty-two New York Times best sellers in both fiction and non-fiction, his works have been published in more than forty-three languages.

Chopra’s medical training is in internal medicine and endocrinology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Chopra serves as Co-Founder and Chairman of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing, Founder of The Chopra Well on YouTube, Adjunct Professor of Executive Programs at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, Columbia University, Assistant Clinical Professor, in the Family and Preventive Medicine Department at the University of California, San Diego, Health Sciences, Faculty at Walt Disney Imagineering, and Senior Scientist with The Gallup Organization.

GlobeIn acknowledges Chopra as "one of top ten most influential spiritual leaders around the world." TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as "one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century and credits him as "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine."

Reviews

[Enid · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deepak Chopra's reading of his own work was mesmerizing, inducing a state of relaxation just in listening and letting the words in.

[Sonia Doble Cuántico · Rating 5 out of 5]

Increíble recopilatorio de breves enseñanzas que nos muestran con claridad lo perjudicial de aferrarnos a quienes creemos ser.

Deepak es un gran maestro haciéndonos llegar tan magistralmente estos conocimientos. Increíble.

Híper recomendado además por su brevedad.

[Asif Shuvo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting!

[Stephanie’s Libby Antics · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excuse me while I go on a huge Deepak Chopra kick and attempt to convince myself I believe in the universe, karma, and the power of attraction. 🧘🏻‍♀️

[Katie Hilton · Rating 3 out of 5]

If this were my first time being introduced to this concept, it would be a great book that generalizes a way to view ourselves as spiritual beings, and offer ways to see our lives free from the bounds of the human senses.

My rating of three just may be a case of 'been there, read that" for me. Otherwise it is another great work by Deepak Chopra.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Expande tu mente es un libro inspirador que puede ayudar a los lectores a comprender el poder de la mente y su potencial para transformar sus vidas. Chopra escribe con claridad y sencillez, y sus enseñanzas son fáciles de aplicar en la vida cotidiana. El libro es una buena opción para aquellos que están interesados en la autoayuda, la espiritualidad y la búsqueda de la iluminación.

[ingrid · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want back in.

[Madeline · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't say that I totally agree with everything he said.

[Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting concept with on point ideas. The thing is the book kinda forgettable.

[Leila Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es tranquilizador escucharlo, los mensajes hermosos.

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una meditación que aunque no dice nada diferente, siempre es lindo recordar lo que se nos olvida del día día.

Lo volví a leer, porque es un libro tranquilizador

[Sofía · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me ha gustado. Tiene bonitas frases que nos recuerdan la fuente de conocimiento original.