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The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living (Hardcover)

by Dalai Lama (Author), Howard C. Cutler (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Putnam (Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1573221112
  • ISBN-13: 978-1573221115
  • Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.5 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 620,212 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with the Dalai Lama and really press him about life's persistent questions? Why are so many people unhappy? How can I abjure loneliness? How can we reduce conflict? Is romantic love true love? Why do we suffer? How should we deal with unfairness and anger? How do you handle the death of a loved one? These are the conundrums that psychiatrist Howard Cutler poses to the Dalai Lama during an extended period of interviews in The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living. At first, the Dalai Lama's answers seem simplistic, like a surface reading of Robert Fulghum: ask yourself if you really need something; our enemies can be our teachers; compassion brings peace of mind. Cutler pushes: but some people do seem happy with lots of possessions; but "suffering is life" is so pessimistic; but going to extremes provides the zest in life; but what if I don't believe in karma? As the Dalai Lama's responses become more involved, a coherent philosophy takes shape. Cutler then develops the Dalai Lama's answers in the context of scientific studies and cases from his own practice, substantiating and elaborating on what he finds to be a revolutionary psychology. Like any art, the art of happiness requires study and practice--and the talent for it, the Dalai Lama assures us, is in our nature. --Brian Bruya --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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This will be the first book by the Dalai Lama written to appeal to a general audience and focusing on the practical application of his spiritual values.



The Dalai Lama’s commentary is amplified and augmented from a contemporary western perspective by psychiatrist Howard Cutler to make this a genuinely accessible self-help guide.



Addressing every kind of daily problem, the subjects covered include: the sources of happiness; desire and greed; marriage and romance; resolving conflict; facing our suffering; overcoming fear and anxiety; anger and hatred; honesty and self-confidence; finding balance. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars serene wisdom, but not a great of practical help, 22 Jan 2010
This review is from: The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living (Paperback)
I met the Dalai Lama once, in Dharamsala, although I didn't speak to him - I shook his head, and he gave me a red cotton wristband. What impressed me was that he really looked at me with his full attention, and smiled, and seemed to radiate benevolence. This book radiates benevolence in the same way, looking at happiness from the Buddhist point of view, and suggesting how to live in such a way as to increase our well-being. There is a great deal of emphasis on compassion, and on understanding our own minds, and how our own negative thoughts and emotions create discord in our lives. It's wise and well-written, but I did miss a little bit of more practical advice, some concrete steps on what we can do increase our happiness. To make up for this omission, perhaps this book needs to read together with a book such as Authentic Happiness. I must also recommend a wonderful book I've just read called Waking From Sleep, which Eckhart Tolle - no less - says is 'one of the best books on spiritual awakening I have read.' Waking from Sleep: Why Awakening Experiences Occur and How to Make Them Permanent
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42 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Psychology from a Bhuddist perspective, 15 Oct 2001
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This review is from: The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living (Paperback)
Great book this. If, like me, you've spent years trying to work out, what's it all about, putting your past to rest, etc. working in a busy stressful environment, you may have read several 'Self-Help'books.
Sometimes, paradoxically, for me they are too Scientific for the Lay-Person, othertimes too flowery (Chicken Soup, anyone?). I implore you, use this book as a bridge across that river, Ladies and Gentlemen.
However, this book needs serious attention, and concentration, it's not the lightest thing I've ever read, but easier to read than the road Less Travelled, for example.
Only on finishing the book, will it all sink in, thankyou Dalai Lama, and thanks to Dr Cutler for a job well done. Believe me you have done the world a favour with this book, I only hope it becomes mandatory to read at school one day, maybe the world would be a better place?
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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A treatise on happiness, 3 Aug 2001
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Always one to be skeptical of these kinds of collaborative book efforts, I think it's important to point out that 'The Art of Happiness' was written not by the Dalai Lama, but by Howard C. Cutler, a psychiatrist.

Dr. Cutler weaves together exerpts from conversations with the Dalai Lama spanning many years, and from public talks given throughout Arizona in 1993. The result is a treatise on a topic of widespread importance: happiness (or the lack thereof). I also highly recommend "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Little Book of Eastern Wisdom" by Taro Gold.

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