| Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill Contributor(s): Ricard, Matthieu (Author), Goleman, Daniel (Other) |
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ISBN: 0316167258 ISBN-13: 9780316167253 Publisher: Little Brown and Company OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2007 Annotation: A molecular biologist turned Buddhist monk, described by scientists as "the happiest man alive," demonstrates how to develop the inner conditions for true happiness. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) - Self-help | Personal Growth - Happiness - Self-help | Meditations |
| Dewey: 294.344 |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 5.5" W x 8.25" (0.55 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this groundbreaking book, Matthieu Ricard makes a passionate case for happiness as a goal that deserves as least as much energy as any other in our lives. Wealth? Fitness? Career success? How can we possibly place these above true and lasting well-being? Drawing from works of fiction and poetry, Western philosophy, Buddhist beliefs, scientific research, and personal experience, Ricard weaves an inspirational and forward-looking account of how we can begin to rethink our realities in a fast-moving modern world. With its revelatory lessons and exercises, Happiness is an eloquent and stimulating guide to a happier life. |