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SUMMARY

 

THE ART OF HAPPINESS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY DALAI LAMA AND HOWARD C. CUTLER

 

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

 

CONTENT

The Foundation of Happiness

Understanding the Sources of Happiness

Training the Mind for Happiness

Human Connection and Intimacy

The Value and Benefits of Compassion

Transforming Suffering

Shifting Perspective

Finding Meaning in Pain

Overcoming Obstacles

General Analysis

 

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D., explores the concept of happiness as an achievable goal rather than a matter of chance. The book blends Eastern Buddhist philosophy with Western psychological insights. It emphasizes the importance of inner transformation and mental well-being as the key to lasting happiness, suggesting that while external factors play a role, our own thoughts and feelings have the greatest impact. The book also discusses the significance of human warmth, compassion and connection, and how to deal with suffering by changing our perspective and finding meaning in it. Ultimately, it offers a method for cultivating happiness through spiritual values and daily practices.

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