The Essence of Happiness, His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The Essence of Happiness, His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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The Essence of Happiness
A Guidebook for Living

Author: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler

Narrator: Linda Emond, Dion Graham

Unabridged: 1 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/02/2010

Synopsis

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

 

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.

 

About 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.

About Linda Emond

Linda Emond has been nominated for three Tony Awards for her work in Cabaret, Death of a Salesman, and Life x 3. For her work off-Broadway, she is the recipient of a Lucille Lortel Award and an Obie. Television credits include Lodge 49, The Good Wife, Succession, and The Gilded Age. Film credits include Gemini Man, The Big Sick, Across the Universe, and Julie & Julia.

Reviews

Goodreads review by zero on July 27, 2011

This book is simply amazing. When ever I am troubled or feeling lost in this world, i turn to this book to brighten up my day.......more

Goodreads review by Carlyn on June 10, 2018

I’m a Buddhist but I’m not a practicing one. I don’t know much about the religion at all. I’m a Buddhist because my parents are Buddhists. We’re Laotian and it’s the main religion of Laos. My parents occasionally go to the temple to pray and that’s mixed with the cultural aspect too. Going to temple......more

Goodreads review by Arlie on May 22, 2021

Coming back to Buddhist reading after two decades of psychology training is a bit of a trip. Buddhism helped me survive my late teens, and psychology helped me define what had happened. They work well together. This book is very accessible in a way academic psychology is not. But it covers many of t......more

Goodreads review by Laurel Nyx on May 14, 2022

I read this book when I was in my teens, which instilled in me a belief that I have the power to change my circumstances. That in itself was a guiding hope. Now, this refresher in my twenties is well appreciated on my journey to achieving a fulfilling life, and I am eager to read more on the subject......more

Goodreads review by Phillip on July 19, 2018

A wonderful little pocket book. A collection of teachings on happiness and joy. One of the important lessons i learned dealt with training your mind to focus on strengthening seeds of positivity which leads to a diminishing of negative thoughts. Easy to read and digest in small doses. I promise ever......more

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