The Art of Happiness, (Hardcover)

from rlbenavides

The way to achieve happiness is a vague, seemingly impossible path that many avoid simply because they do not believe that they can reach this goal. Before reading The Art of Happiness, I wasn't convinced that a book could tell me how to be content with my life-and I was right. Every human being,...

from shulera1

Buddhism is a beautiful practice that I love learning about, despite not agreeing with all of its teachings. This book fits with that attitude because it focuses on aspects of Buddhism that anyone can adopt into their lives, regardless of their religion or beliefs. It also juxtaposes Eastern and ...

from TigerLMS

Each of us is on our own journey in life. It is what makes us fascinating-- and at times frustrating-- to one another. But the causes of true happiness for one individual will not be for another. The Art of Happiness offers enlightenment into Buddhist practices that can be adopted and adapted by ...

from thebookmagpie

This was a pretty interesting read and a good, light introduction to the philosophy of the Dalai Lama that doesn't lean too heavily on the more religious or mystical elements of Buddhism. At times it felt like the interviewer got in the way a bit, and to be honest, his own examples didn't really ...

from jphamilton

The Art of Happiness combines the calm words of the exiled spiritual leader of Tibet with the trained observations of an American psychiatrist. Howard Cutler relays conversations, stories, and meditations in such a way that he brings an understanding analysis of Tibetan Buddhism, and its leader, ...