The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
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Spiritual wisdom meets practical life application.
If you're feeling caught in the whirlwind of daily stress and seek a sense of peace, "The Art of Happiness" could be a gentle guide for you. It merges the Dalai Lama's profound spiritual insights with down-to-earth advice to navigate life's challenges. This collaboration makes wisdom from the East tangible for Western readers seeking serenity and fulfillment.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
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ISBN: 9780340750155
Publisher: Coronet Books
Date of Publication: 1999-11-08
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.17
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In this unique and important book, one of the world's great spiritual leaders offers his practical wisdom and advice on how we can overcome everyday human problems and achieve lasting happiness.
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Spiritual wisdom meets practical life application.
If you're feeling caught in the whirlwind of daily stress and seek a sense of peace, "The Art of Happiness" could be a gentle guide for you. It merges the Dalai Lama's profound spiritual insights with down-to-earth advice to navigate life's challenges. This collaboration makes wisdom from the East tangible for Western readers seeking serenity and fulfillment.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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