Synopsis "Be Happy "

A simple and accessible guide for finding and embracing happiness from one of the spiritual giants of our timeNobody wakes up in the morning wishing for more trouble that day. However, emotional trouble--unhappiness--is essentially our own creation. This book explores two things you need to know about unhappiness and how to replace it with joy. The first is the failure to understand reality, and the second is egotism. Together they result in distress, dis-ease, and a failure to take personal responsibility.His Holiness the Dalai Lama counsels readers to take responsibility for their thoughts and actions; to understand that our problems are of our own making and not the result circumstances or the actions of others. He presents a path for taking charge of our lives.Accessible, direct, and down-to-earth, this slender volume is for fans of the Dalai Lama, as well as anyone looking for an easy-to-understand guide to an authentic and joyful life.

Dalai Lama

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The Dalai Lama is the title given to the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.
The current one, Tenzin Gyatso, was born on July 6, 1935 in Taktser, Tibet.
In 1959, after the failed Tibetan rebellion against Chinese rule, he went into exile in
India.
He has worked tirelessly for world peace and Tibetan autonomy, which
earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He is the author of numerous books
on spirituality and Buddhist philosophy.

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