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How can we expect to find happiness and meaning in our lives when the modern world seems such an unhappy place? His Holiness the Dalai Lama has suffered enormously throughout his life, yet he always seems to be smiling and serene. How does he do it? In The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World, Dr. Howard Cutler walks listeners through the Dalai Lama's philosophy on how to achieve peace of mind and come to terms with life's inherent suffering. Together, the two examine the roots of many of the problems facing the world and show us how we can approach these calamities in a way that alleviates suffering and helps us along in our personal quests to be happy. Through stories, meditations, and in-depth conversations, the Dalai Lama teaches us to identify the cultural influences and ways of thinking that lead to personal unhappiness, thereby making sense of the hardships we face personally as well as the afflictions suffered by others.
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"Not quite the classic that the original "Art of Happiness" is. This volume seemed to have more of Dr. Cutler and less of His Holiness; it was also more recursive around a small range of topics. Still, a worthy read."
— doug (4 out of 5 stars)
The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World Listener Reviews
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" I liked this book but I was hoping it would have more conversation and direct words of the Dalai Lama. It was like a combination of snippets of conversation and "lessons" and then an academic work citing experiments and research. "
— Tanya, 1/1/2014 -
" didn't finish the book. too much loose science and guessing on the origins and evolution of human emotion. if u insist on picking this book up, i would recommend skimming through for the italicized lines. "
— Iris, 12/6/2013 -
" Will finish after the semester ends "
— Terri, 7/15/2012 -
" I eventually started reading only the parts the Dali Lama said. This author must want to be a pulp philosopher, because he is wasting trees-- or, I have read too much actual philosophy. "
— Michele, 2/6/2012 -
" Enjoyed everything the Dalai Lama had to say, but found Howard's analysis and constant quibbling questions a bit annoying. "
— Tara, 12/23/2011 -
" Read this. Or better yet, listen to it. Repeat often, as needed. "
— Jennifer, 11/30/2011 -
" of course you can't lose with the dalai lama, but the commentary can be a little drawn out at times. "
— Emily, 9/10/2011 -
" Some good points here and enjoyed the overlap of science and religion. As others point out, there is a lot of fluff and repetition in the book - but all added to the context of the discussion and analyzing the behaviors of the Dalai Llama give some suggestions on how he has attained such happiness. "
— Dave, 3/14/2011 -
" of course you can't lose with the dalai lama, but the commentary can be a little drawn out at times. "
— Emily, 3/9/2011 -
" I liked this book but I was hoping it would have more conversation and direct words of the Dalai Lama. It was like a combination of snippets of conversation and "lessons" and then an academic work citing experiments and research. "
— Tanya, 9/8/2010 -
" Some really great information combining traditional <br/>Buddhism and modern psycholgy. "
— Mark, 6/25/2010 -
" Will finish after the semester ends "
— Terri, 12/13/2009
About the Authors
His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was born in 1935 to a peasant family in northeastern Tibet and was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of his predecessor. As the world’s foremost Buddhist leader, he travels extensively, speaking eloquently in favor of ecumenical understanding, kindness and compassion, respect for the environment, and world peace. He is the author of over seventy books and has received a number of awards, honorary doctorates, and other accolades for his work.
Howard C. Cutler, MD, is a psychiatrist, bestselling author, and public speaker. He is coauthor with the Dalai Lama of the critically acclaimed Art of Happiness series; international bestsellers that have been translated into fifty languages. As a leading expert on the science of human happiness, Dr. Cutler offers courses and workshops on the art of happiness throughout the United States and internationally.
About Marc Cashman
Marc Cashman, Earphones Award–winning narrator, was named one of the “Best Voices of the Year” by AudioFile magazine. His voice can be heard on radio, television, film, and video games. He also instructs voice actors through his classes, The Cashman Cache of Voice-Acting Techniques, in Los Angeles.