The book of joy : lasting happiness in a changing world
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- ISBN: 0399185046
- ISBN: 9780399185045
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Physical Description:
x, 354 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
print - Publisher: New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
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Formatted Contents Note: | Arrival: We are fragile creatures -- Day 1: The nature of true joy -- Why are you not morose? -- Nothing beautiful comes without some suffering -- Have you renounced pleasure? -- Our greatest joy -- Lunch: The meeting of two mischievous people is wonderful -- Days 2 & 3: The obstacles to joy -- You are a masterpiece in the making -- Fear, stress, and anxiety: I would be very nervous -- Frustration and anger: I would shout -- Sadness and grief: The hard times knit us more closely together -- Despair: The world is in such turmoil -- Loneliness: No need for introduction -- Envy: That guy goes past yet again in his Mercedes-Benz -- Suffering and adversity: Passing through difficulties -- Illness and fear of death: I prefer to go to hell -- Meditation: Now I'll tell you a secret thing -- Days 4 & 5: The eight pillars of joy -- Perspective: There are many different angles -- Humility: I tried to look humble and modest -- Humor: Laughter, joking is much better -- Acceptance: The only place where change can begin -- Forgiveness: Freeing ourselves from the past -- Gratitude: I am fortunate to be alive -- Compassion: Something we want to become -- Generosity: We are filled with joy -- Celebration: Dancing in the streets of Tibet -- Departure: A final goodbye -- Joy practices. |
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Subject: | Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho Dalai Lama XIV 1935- Tutu, Desmond Happiness Religious aspects Joy Religious aspects Happiness Religious aspects |
Genre: | Nonfiction. |
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