Bibliograph

The art of happiness, a handbook for living, the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler

Type

Label

The art of happiness, a handbook for living, the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The art of happiness

Oclc number

311778337

Responsibility statement

the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler

Sub title

a handbook for living

Summary

An updated edition of a beloved classic, the original book on happiness, with new material from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Dr. Howard Cutler. ... The Art of Happiness is the book that started the genre of happiness books, and it remains the cornerstone of the field of positive psychology.--Publisher description

Table Of Contents

The purpose of life. The right to happiness -- The sources of happiness -- Training the mind for happiness -- Reclaiming our innate state of happiness -- Human warmth and compassion. A new model for intimacy -- Deepening our connection to others -- The value and benefits of compassion -- Transforming suffering. Facing suffering -- Self-created suffering -- Shifting perspective -- Finding meaning in pain and suffering -- Overcoming obstacles. Bringing about change -- Dealing with anger and hatred -- Dealing with anxiety and building self-esteem -- Closing reflections on living a spiritual life. Basic spiritual values

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