The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius by Marcus Aurelius is a reprint edition published by Shambhala Publications on May 21, 2019. This 208-page book presents classic teachings on the art of living, originally written as a personal journal by the Roman emperor during his military campaigns in the second century. In these reflections, Aurelius explores Stoic virtues such as self-mastery, moral strength, and acceptance of the divine order, offering insights that remain relevant for those seeking a meaningful life.
Readers will find a collection that distills the wisdom of Aurelius into accessible teachings, emphasizing ethics and moral philosophy. This edition is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series, which aims to provide portable and reader-friendly texts from notable figures across various traditions. The book’s compact format makes it suitable for those interested in philosophy, biography, and the historical context of ancient thought, encouraging contemplation and personal growth in today’s world.
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Classic teachings on the art of living by the great Roman emperor, statesman, and general.
The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius originally wrote the meditations collected here in the form of a personal journal during his military campaigns in the second century. In them, he reflects with great beauty and simplicity upon the Stoic virtues that lead to a happy life: self-mastery, moral strength, duty to oneself and others, detachment, and acceptance of the divine order and the way of Nature. His words of wisdom and courage continue to inspire all who struggle to live a meaningful and productive life in a troubled age.
This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.
The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
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