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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This book has been a way of grounding myself everytime I feel my life get crazy. I do not claim to understand all of it, but I can relate to most of it. I remember to treat everyone as I would like to be treated, to lend a hand where I can and to better myself. This book helped me stop abusing...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I didn't like how reverent and awe-struck the author was while pretending to be objective.”
Kelly R wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Well here's the thing.....most of the book is written by Howard C. Cutler M.D., with quotes & excerpts of conversations with his wonderful Holiness Dalai Lama.
Auntie Nanuuq . wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
So then, Howard's conjectures on the human mind, consciousness & happiness are from a clinical point of view and the "heart" of the matter does not come through as much as other books from his Wonderful Holiness.”
“This book was enlightening, motivating, and positive. He really touches on finding happiness within yourself, being responsible for it, and exuding it and sharing it with others. The Dali Lama is an inspirational man.”
Tabatha H wrote this review Tuesday, November 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Simply Amazing.”
Marquise T wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Great Book!”
Andrew N wrote this review Monday, October 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Thought provoking, enlightening, empowering. I am so glad I finally got around to reading this book.”
Judith R wrote this review Sunday, October 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“So far this book is BOW DIGGITY Fa Sho”
primistivo d wrote this review Wednesday, August 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Video review: http://bookvim.com/2009/08/the-art-of-happiness-a-handbook-for-living-by-the-dalai-lama-review-chapter-22/
BookVIM.com - Miguel Mayher wrote this review Saturday, August 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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I was pleasently surprised by the Dalai Lama's approach to happiness.
Instead of wishful thinking and luck, he espouses inner discipline.
He has been meditating since he was a kid for 4 hours a day, so it's someone that knows about a disciplined mind. However, it lacks any hint of arrogance that could come from such expertise. His interactions with D. Cutler always have a gentle rhythm, as if he were constantly re-evaluating his most cherished believes in case something better came by.
Suffering, Kindness and a little bit of spirituality. The book does not require you hold any spiritual believes. His approach is almost scientific (see what creates suffering, see what creates happiness, dispose of the former).
As a world leader, his thoughts are worth listening to. And he doesn't disappoint.
It's a simple book.
Much simpler than I expected. And that, maybe, that is part of the secret to happiness.”
