Conversations Beyond Science and Religion Ancient Wisdom, Real Life

Published: March 11, 2013, 4:01 a.m.

b'The world\'s literature is filled wisdom, and it seems the older it is, the more wise it becomes. The Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule; the analects of Confucius; dialogues of Plato; teachings of the Buddha; the Upanisads -- they all have great wisdom. But how do we bring this wisdom into our daily lives? On this show, Philip Mereton talks with Dr. Johanna Maheshvari Mosca (http://www.cultivatecontentment.com/), author of Cultivate Contentment: Using Ancient Wisdom to Thrive in Today\'s World (http://www.amazon.com/Cultivate-Contentment-Ancient-Wisdom-ebook/dp/B008J46TMM/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1344281929&sr=1-1&keywords=cultivate+contentment), about converting "ancient wisdom" into practical tips for improving our daily lives, and showing why this knowledge has stood the test of time.'