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I recall Penny T. making some mention of the Dalai Lama's writings at SYMC. Now I can't find the post, and I can't get the search function to work on my 'puter. Can anybody point me to it?
Thanks - GC
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Hey Gray - whatcha looking for exactly?
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I think it was something about happiness, but that pretty much covers everything he's written.
I was thinking of something that didn't just have a compilation of speeches and essays, but a book that IIRC discusses specific things about how to cultivate a life of peace and happiness.
Maybe it was How to Practice, but mostly I'm looking for a good recommendation. I spent lots of time reading all the "affair books" I could find, but when the things I was reading became redundant I though I'd try something less analytical that might be good for both me and my WW. Though I don't necessarily intend for her to read it...
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GC, There are two books that might fit the bill of what you are looking for, both by the Dalai Lama. One is 'The Art of Happiness: a handbook for living', the other 'The Art of Living: A guide to contentment, joy and fulfillment'. I am reading the Art of Happiness and it has a lot of insights on how people view situations and how it influences their happines and thus all whom they are in relationships with. Hope this helps! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
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The book I've been reccomending is "Ethics for the New Millenium." It is specifically focused on a broad definition of ethics and how to live within that definition. Victoria - don't suppose that's any relation to Janet or Stewart? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> C
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You might also try a couple of other titles along the same lines:
Anger, Wisdom for Cooling the Flames (Thich Nhat Hanh)
The Power of Now (Ekhart Tolle)
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gc: Dare I also plug Spacecase's site www.iloveulove.com ? Particularly the resources link, with emphasis on the Spiri2ality sublink there. SC has really assembled a wide variety of materials from all kinds of sources. I think the Dalai Lama is in there somewhere, but I'm on a 9600 baud link right now, so I can't stay long! (certainly not 2long!). -ol' 2long
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