The Art of Happiness

[Geoff-Allen]

Has anyone else read this book?

If so, did you find it helpful?

Throughout the book, the Dalai Lama emphasises the fact that compassion is one of the keys to enjoying a happier life.

If you would like to read a few of his thoughts, try clicking here -

Dalai Lama XIV Quotes (Author of The Art of Happiness)

Enjoy your day!

 

[Geoff-Allen]

You can find him over on YouTube as well -

dalai happiness - YouTube

Cheers!

 

[Sunstone]

The notion that compassion has so much to do with happiness is an interesting notion.

 

[Geoff-Allen]

The notion that compassion has so much to do with happiness is an interesting notion.

More than just interesting ...

All I can really do is judge from my own personal experience - it works for me!

You would struggle 2 find a more naturally joyful individual than the Dalai Lama so I guess it works for him too.

If people are interested, here's a good guide to cultivating compassion -

A Guide to Cultivating Compassion in Your Life, With 7 Practices : zen habits

Enjoy your day!

 

[Sunstone]

That's quite fascinating!

I'm not sure how much compassion plays in my happiness. Just not sure. I know gratitude has a role though.

 

[Geoff-Allen]

That's quite fascinating!

I'm not sure how much compassion plays in my happiness. Just not sure. I know gratitude has a role though.

Yes - gratitude is big with me too - I used to be as un-grateful as it is possible to be.

So people CAN change ... nobody is more surprised than me!

 

[ajay0]

Has anyone else read this book?

If so, did you find it helpful?

Throughout the book, the Dalai Lama emphasises the fact that compassion is one of the keys to enjoying a happier life.

If you would like to read a few of his thoughts, try clicking here -

Dalai Lama XIV Quotes (Author of The Art of Happiness)

Enjoy your day!

Seeing genuine compassion in a person's eyes makes me happy, because it shows an utter absence of the selfish, calculating self which is naturally ugly and unaesthetic.

Compassionate eyes have an ethereal quality to it, and is quite artistic and beautiful.


Compassion from the context of Dalai Lama's saying, as a virtue can bring about an expansion of consciousness with the resultant bliss and joy.

However one can also suffer from compassion fatigue, and hence must realise one's capabilities realistically in this regard so as not to suffer unhappiness and loss of mental equanimity.

 

[Geoff-Allen]

Seeing genuine compassion in a person's eyes makes me happy, because it shows an utter absence of the selfish, calculating self which is naturally ugly and unaesthetic.

Compassionate eyes have an ethereal quality to it, and is quite artistic and beautiful.


Compassion from the context of Dalai Lama's saying, as a virtue can bring about an expansion of consciousness with the resultant bliss and joy.

However one can also suffer from compassion fatigue, and hence must realise one's capabilities realistically in this regard so as not to suffer unhappiness and loss of mental equanimity.

Thanks for sharing!

It would be a far more healthy world if people were to cultivate their potential for compassion.

 

[Truthseeker]

I must be doing it wrong, but for me compassion causes suffering. When I see the suffering in Syria and Yemen, I have compassion, and it hurts. Mainly because I can do nothing about it.

 

[Geoff-Allen]

I must be doing it wrong, but for me compassion causes suffering. When I see the suffering in Syria and Yemen, I have compassion, and it hurts. Mainly because I can do nothing about it.

I can relate!

It takes courage to be compassionate in a world as troubled as this one currenty is ...

Cheers!