“The Urban Monk” written by Pedram Shojai is powerful and intelligent book that on its 300 pages manages to present the numerous pearls that only Eastern Wisdom could provide. Pedram Shojai is man of rich biography – he studied biology at UCLA until he experienced series of profound mystical experiences that drew him to the Eastern esoteric arts. He received Master’s in Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College and then OMD from the PanAmerican University. During past 20 years Shojai studied Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, meditation and medicine diligently. He is passionate in travelling throughout the world meeting inspiring people who are making a difference in their communities. Over the past few years, Pedram Shojai wrote his first book and has produced two documentary movies. What he did in “Urban Monk” is providing of different view on life in the modern world. He discusses all the problems and challenges we have every day in our lives – stress, lack of time, family, kids, relationships – then offers his views on how to help ourselves in living our lives in more productive and happier way. And inspire others to do the same. The unique manner in which Shojai combines the old Eastern Wisdom and modern medicine is cherry on the top of his program, a characteristic that makes his teaching in same time distinguished and easy to implement. When you browse through his book, you would not have the usually encountered feeling that book can be put on shelf any minute – instead you have to turn the next page in order to continue this exceptional journey through the ancient and modern that provides numerous advices how to feel better and help others in doing the same. Therefore, I can fully recommend Pedram Shojai‘s book “The Urban Monk” that with its unusual combination manages to offer the real insight into the problems of our everyday life, offering kind of advices that though simple are the real examples how helpful Eastern Wisdom could be.