In Finding Sanctuary Abbot Christopher Jamison, host of the BBC television series The Monastery, suggests the 1,500 year-old teachings of St. Benedict offer insights for everyday life--for those who are religious and for those simply searching for spiritual guidance.

By integrating modern realities and the wisdom of St. Benedict's Rule, monasteries continue to be places of sanctuary today. This book explains how people living outside of monasteries can also achieve that sanctuary, along with peace and insight....

Why is "being happy" such an imperative in our world today? What is the meaning of happiness? In this book Abbot Christopher Jamison turns to monastic wisdom for answers. He explains that, in essence, happiness is a gift--not an achievement. It is the fruit of giving and receiving blessings. Following the same accessible and engaging format of his previous book, Finding Sanctuary, Abbot Christopher examines different aspects of happiness and tells us what monastic wisdom has to say about them. In doing so, he offers steps for the journey of finding happiness. ...