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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: External circumstances cannot create lasting happiness – the right state of mind can.
Chapter 2: Cultivating universal compassion is a way to a healthier, happier life.
Chapter 3: The Western notion of romantic love can be limiting and is often not enough for a lasting relationship.
Chapter 4: Though religious beliefs can be beneficial to happiness, you can cultivate basic spirituality without them.
Chapter 5: Suffering is a natural part of life, but we often increase it unnecessarily.
Chapter 6: We can eliminate negative attitudes, feelings and habits only through sustained effort.
Chapter 7: Learn to shift perspectives and find the good in every situation.
Chapter 8: Confront and analyze your feelings of anger and hatred, and replace them with patience and tolerance.
Chapter 9: Combat anxiety and low self-confidence by examining your thoughts, motives and capabilities honestly.
Description
The Art of Happiness (1998) is based on interviews of His Holiness the Dalai Lama conducted by the psychiatrist Howard C. Cutler. The combination of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual tradition with Dr. Cutler’s knowledge of Western therapeutic methods and scientific studies makes this a very accessible guide to everyday happiness. The book spent 97 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone interested in how they can deal with suffering and find lasting happiness
- Anyone interested in how the Dalai Lama’s teachings intersect with Western therapeutic methods and scientific studies
- Anyone struggling with anger, anxiety, guilt or other negative mental states