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The art of happiness in a troubled world Cover Image Book Book

The art of happiness in a troubled world

Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho Dalai Lama XIV 1935- (Author). Cutler, Howard C. (Added Author).

Summary: Draws on the Tibetan leader's insights to reveal how Buddhist traditions may alleviate twenty-first-century problems, sharing stories, meditations, and conversations to identify cultural sources of unhappiness.

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  • ISBN: 9780767920643
  • Physical Description: print
    xviii, 338 p. ; 25 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Doubleday, c2009.

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General Note:
"The ... sequel to the #1 bestseller"--Jacket.
Formatted Contents Note: I. I, US, THEM. Me vs we -- Me AND we -- Prejudice (us vs them) -- Overcoming prejudice --- Extreme nationalism -- II. VIOLENCE VS DIALOGUE. Human nature revisited -- Violence: the causes -- The roots of violence -- Dealing with fear -- III. HAPPINESS IN A TROUBLED WORLD. Coping with a troubled world -- Hope, optimism, and resilience -- Inner happiness, outer happiness and trust -- Positive emotions and building a new world -- Finding our common humanity -- Empathy, compassion, and finding happiness in our troubled world.
Target Audience Note:
All Ages.

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