The Essence of Happiness: A Guidebook for Living
Written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C Cutler
Narrated by Linda Emond and Dion Graham
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About this audiobook
The Dalai Lama inspired millions around the world with his wisdom and compassion in The Art of Happiness. Now, in The Essence of Happiness, some of His Holiness’s most unforgettable insights are presented in a meditative audiobook that listeners will return to again and again.
Offering sage advice on defeating day-to-day depression, anxiety, anger, jealousy, and other emotions that get in the way of true happiness, The Essence of Happiness contains transforming reflections on overcoming suffering and obstacles to create a fulfilled, joyous life.
The Essence of Happiness is truly an indispensable guide for living.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He frequently describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. Born in northeastern Tibet in 1935, he was as a toddler recognized as the incarnation of the Thirteenth Dalai Lama and brought to Tibet's capital, Lhasa. In 1950, Mao Zedong's Communist forces made their first incursions into eastern Tibet, shortly after which the young Dalai Lama assumed the political leadership of his country. He passed his scholastic examinations with honors at the Great Prayer Festival in Lhasa in 1959, the same year Chinese forces occupied the city, forcing His Holiness to escape to India. There he set up the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamsala, working to secure the welfare of the more than 100,000 Tibetan exiles and prevent the destruction of Tibetan culture. In his capacity as a spiritual and political leader, he has traveled to more than sixty-two countries on six continents and met with presidents, popes, and leading scientists to foster dialogue and create a better world. In recognition of his tireless work for the nonviolent liberation of Tibet, the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. In 2012, he relinquished political authority in his exile government and turned it over to democratically elected representatives. His Holiness frequently states that his life is guided by three major commitments: the promotion of basic human values or secular ethics in the interest of human happiness, the fostering of interreligious harmony, and securing the welfare of the Tibetan people, focusing on the survival of their identity, culture, and religion. As a superior scholar trained in the classical texts of the Nalanda tradition of Indian Buddhism, he is able to distill the central tenets of Buddhist philosophy in clear and inspiring language, his gift for pedagogy imbued with his infectious joy. Connecting scientists with Buddhist scholars, he helps unite contemplative and modern modes of investigation, bringing ancient tools and insights to bear on the acute problems facing the contemporary world. His efforts to foster dialogue among leaders of the world's faiths envision a future where people of different beliefs can share the planet in harmony. Wisdom Publications is proud to be the premier publisher of the Dalai Lama's more serious and in-depth works.
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Readers find this title to be a practical guide to starting a new Buddhist meditation practice. It is described as sweet, short, and touching on all the essences of living a happier life. The book is also praised for being fast, easy, and fun to listen to, with recommendations to listen to it multiple times. It emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Overall, it is recommended for anyone feeling hopeless or depressed."
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sweet & short. It touches all of the essences to live a much happier life ! Letting go all that does not serve you in your life. Must listen.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was a very nice audio book. I would recommend to anyone feeling hopeless or depressed.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5a practical guide to starting your new Buddhist meditation practice.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fast, Easy, Fun, will listen to many times more. Takes practice and patience to develope embrace your challenges as opportunities to grow and be tested!