The Art Of Happiness: A Handbook For Living
In this unique and important book, and now celebrating its 10th year, one of the world's great spiritual leaders offers his practical wisdom and advice on how we can overcome everyday human problems and achieve lasting happiness. The Art of Happiness is a highly accessible guide for a western...
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In this unique and important book, and now celebrating its 10th year, one of the world's great spiritual leaders offers his practical wisdom and advice on how we can overcome everyday human problems and achieve lasting happiness. The Art of Happiness is a highly accessible guide for a western audience, combining the Dalai Lama's eastern spiritual tradition with Dr Howard C. Cutler's western perspective. Covering all key areas of human experience, they apply the principles of Tibetan Buddhism to everyday problems and reveal how one can find balance and complete spiritual and mental freedom. For many who wish to understand more about the Dalai Lama's approach to living, there has never been a book which brings his beliefs so vividly into the real world.
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ISBN:
9780340995921 (0340995920)
Edition language: English
DNF @ 15% I mistakenly thought this was a book by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who is listed as one of the authors - or the only authors in some book databases - but it is not. This book was written by Howard C. Cutler, a psychiatrist, who spent one week with the Dalai Lama, and then used his inte...
The audio book recording of TAOH is very calming. I found myself re-listening to the sections on marriage and empathy while browsing produce isles and riding the bus. This book is a great introduction to the Buddhist doctrine, and good for mental health. Follow up with additional text from this list...
Amazing book I strongly recommend it It had been said that psychology of the east is religion of the westDo really I need god or Jesus teach me to be kind towards others ?! or take care of my own life ( physically and mentally ) do I really need religion to find happiness within it ?? lying on my se...