Summary of Dalai Lama & Desmond Tutu's Book of Joy: Key Takeaways & Analysis
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Rating | : | 4.82 (607 Votes) |
Asin | : | B073R27GRF |
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Number of Pages | : | 514 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-01-31 |
Language | : | English |
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What will you learn from listening to this book? The source of lasting joy and the reason most happiness is fleeting The thought patterns that create suffering and how to overcome them The source of the mental pain that precludes the experience of joy and how to alleviate it The eight positive qualities that make the experience of joy possible Meditative practices that develop a calm mind and positive thoughts and feelings Book Summary OverviewIn their book, The Book of Joy, the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu team up with Douglas Abrams to scrutinize the nature of true joy and chart a clear path for attaining it. The Book of Joy is an illuminating guide to living a purposeful life and finding greater fulfillment in a competitive modern world. In their thought-provoking conversations, the two old souls argue that True Joy comes as a gift from within, a by-product of nurturing a sense of responsibility toward others and spreading love, compassion, and generosity. More than that, it is a blueprint for changing the world, one joyful person at a time. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the wisdom of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. No one can den