Your Greatest Treasure Lies Within
A source of inspiration for a mindful, fulfilling life
Eastern philosophy is an inexhaustible source for deep insights related to both existentialist and practical questions. It offers inspiration and orientation for the Western world, dominated as it is by rationalism, productivity concerns, and hectic schedules. Whether you desire relaxation and inner balance, or have questions about existentialist matters such as love, friendship, loss, or death; vital and helpful concepts can be found in the writings of Eastern philosophers and thinkers. Bettina Lemke refers to classical sources such as the Buddha, Confucious and Lao Tsu, and gives insights into the ideas of contemporary thinkers including Drukpa Rinpoche, Thich Nhat Hanh and the Dalai Lama. The author provides an accessible introduction to Eastern philosophies, packed full of inspiring explanations and pragmatic advice.
- Wisdom of Eastern spirituality for everybody
- Books by the author have been sold to 11 countries
- Total sales of Lemke´s books with dtv: more than 140,000 copies
Bettina Lemke is a freelance editor, author, publisher, and translator. After earning degrees in American Studies, as well as English and Spanish Literature, she worked as an editor in the publishing industry for many years. However, she left her job with a large trade publisher in Munich in order to devote herself to freelance work. She moved to Ireland for several years, where she restored a traditional stone cottage in the northwestern region. She is the translator of John Strelecky’s and Barbara Sher’s books, among the numerous other works she has brought into German. She has also made a name for herself in the counseling branch of the publishing world. Bettina Lemke lives near Munich and spends several months of the year in Ireland, which has become her second home.