The art of happiness in a troubled world / the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780767920643
- ISBN: 0767920643
- Physical Description: xviii, 338 pages ; 25 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Doubleday, [2009]
- Copyright: ©2009
Content descriptions
| 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. |
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| Subject: | Happiness > Religious aspects > Buddhism. Conduct of life. Religious life > Buddhism. |
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- 10 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | 294.3444 BST (Text) | 33114016416497 | Adult Nonfiction Display | Available | - |
