Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill - Softcover

Ricard, Matthieu

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0316167258 ISBN 13: 9780316167253

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2007

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date :2007-1-1 Pages: 281 Publisher: Oversea Publishing House Never has happiness as an emotional and physical state of being been so widely discussed Matthieu Ricard is one of the most compelling voices on the subject. and one of. the few who can bring together the teachings of eastern and western thought. In this accessible new work. Ricard provides a straightforward assessment of how to create true and lasting happiness. He addresses the pursuit of a meaningful life at its most fundamental level the strengthening of the inner conditions that lead to genuine happiness. Ricard helps readers form new patterns of interaction with themselves and with the larger world. working toward happiness step by step. starting with 20 minutes of daily mind training and meditation. Ricard has been featured in Time. Self. O Magazine. The New Yorker. The Wall Street Journal. a...

About this title

Product 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.

Review:

'A remarkable book... It exudes inspiration and intelligence' Independent on Sunday

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0316167258
• ISBN 13: 9780316167253
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304