The Essence of Happiness: A Guidebook for Living

by Dalai Lama, M.D. Howard C. Cutler Narrated by Linda Emond, Dion Graham, Howard

Overview

Meditations and Spiritual Wisdom on Achieving Lasting Happiness from His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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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.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal - Library Journal Audio

This audio is a refined and reformulated extraction of key principles from the books in the "Art of Happiness" series, also cowritten by the Dalai Lama and psychiatrist Cutler. Five sections highlight the concepts essential to achieving happiness: purpose, warmth and compassion, suffering, the overcoming of obstacles, and a spiritual life. The narration by Linda Emond (www.lindaemond.com) and Dion Graham (see Behind the Mike, LJ 11/1/09), both of whom have extensive stage, film, and TV acting experience, soothes and lulls while still educating. The recording's brevity is perfect for the subject—one hour is long enough to allow for reflection while short enough to provide breathing room for the mind. For self-help, philosophy, and religion collections.—J. Sara Paulk, Wythe-Grayson Regional Lib., Independence, VA

JULY 2011 - AudioFile

The Dalai Lama and psychiatrist Howard C. Cutler present brief, easy-to-apply tips for everyday life that combine Buddhist wisdom and meditation with Western psychology (and even a touch of science). The aim is to overcome obstacles such as depression, anxiety, anger, jealousy, and other negative behaviors that rob us of happiness. Narrators Dion Graham and Linda Emond alternate chapters after Dr. Cutler presents the introduction. Both narrators, particularly Graham, have soothing voices that perfectly enhance the book's message. Interspersed with the advice are ancient and modern anecdotes such as the story of the hotel housekeepers who lined up daily simply to watch the Dalai Lama walk by. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171120061
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	11/02/2010
Edition description:	Unabridged

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