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The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler
Rating: 4.0/5 Stars
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with the Dalai
Lama and really press him about life's persistent questions?
Why are so
many people unhappy? How can I abjure loneliness? How can we reduce
conflict? Is romantic love true love?
Why do we suffer? How should we
deal with unfairness and anger? How do you handle the death of a
loved one?
These are the conundrums that psychiatrist Howard Cutler poses
to the Dalai Lama during an extended period of interviews in The Art of
Happiness: A Handbook for Living. At first, the Dalai Lama's
answers seem simplistic, like a surface reading of Robert Fulghum: Ask
yourself if you really need something; our enemies can be our teachers;
compassion brings peace of mind.
Cutler pushes: But some people do
seem happy with lots of possessions; but "suffering is life" is so
pessimistic; but going to extremes provides the zest in life; but what if
I don't believe in karma?
As the Dalai Lama's responses become more
involved, a coherent philosophy takes shape. Cutler then develops the
Dalai Lama's answers in the context of scientific studies and cases from
his own practice, substantiating and elaborating on what he finds to be a
revolutionary psychology.
Like any art, the art of happiness requires
study and practice--and the talent for it, the Dalai Lama assures us, is
in our nature. --Brian Bruya
About the AuthorTenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, is the
spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people.
His tireless efforts
on behalf of human rights and world peace have brought him international
recognition.
He is a recipient of the Wallenberg Award (conferred by the
US Congressional Human Rights Foundation), the Albert Schweitzer Award and
the Nobel Peace Prize.--This text refers to the
Audio CD edition.
Editorials
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The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler
![]() | | | From Library Journal | | The Art of Happiness is read like an enchanting Indian tale by Howard
Cutler and Ernest Abuba. Gyatso, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama,
is the spiritiual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people. Cutler helps... read full editorial |
![]() | | | From AudioFile | | In this guide toward personal happiness, His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers
daily meditations and stories to aid listeners in regaining lost happiness
in their daily lives. Working closely with him is Dr. Howard C. Cutler,... read full editorial |
![]() | | | Card catalog description | | Nearly every time you see him, he's laughing, or at least smiling. And he
makes everyone else around him feel like smiling. He's the Dalai Lama, the
spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, a Nobel Prize winner,... read full editorial |
Customer Reviews
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The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler
![]() | | | Solid and true book | | (Melbourne, FL United States) August 21, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars | | This book has a very simple title but contains a very deep and true message
about the acquisition of happiness. A thoroughly enjoyable read regardless
of your religious orientation. Its simplicity is welcome and... read full review |
![]() | | | A Guide for How to Live This Life | | (Cincinnati, OH USA) March 2, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars | | The Dalai Lama is almost certainly the most sought after writer/teacher on
Buddhism in the world to date. Every book he writes seems to make it's way
to the top of bestseller lists, which isn't much of a surprise; after... read full review |
![]() | | | very deep | | (Cincinnati, OH USA) November 29, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars | | It is always a blessing to hear from HH Dalai Lama. How is it that some
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