The Art of Happiness |Self-Help, Philosophy book |old unused book

The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living

Author(s): H.H. the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D.

Original 1998 Hardcover Edition: 1573221112

ISBN-13: 978-1573221115 (Original) / 978-1594488894 (10th Anniv.)

Publisher :Riverhead Books (Penguin Group)

Date :October 1998 (First Edition)

Genre: Psychology / Spirituality / Self-Help / Philosophy

The book presents happiness not as a fleeting emotion triggered by luck or external circumstances, but as a systematic "art" that can be cultivated through mental discipline and the training of the heart. By blending 2,500 years of Tibetan Buddhist wisdom with modern Western psychological insights, the authors provide a practical roadmap for overcoming everyday obstacles—such as anxiety, anger, and insecurity—while shifting one's perspective on suffering and loss. Ultimately, it serves as a profound guide to achieving a stable state of inner peace, emphasizing that true joy is found in the development of compassion, self-worth, and a deeper connection to the rest of humanity.