The Buddha's way of happiness [electronic resource] : healing sorrow, transforming negative emotion & finding well-being in the present moment / Thomas Bien, Ph. D.

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ISBN:

9781572248700

9781608822041

Title:

The Buddha's way of happiness [electronic resource] : healing sorrow, transforming negative emotion & finding well-being in the present moment / Thomas Bien, Ph. D.

Author:

Bien, Thomas.

Personal Author:

Bien, Thomas.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 228 pages)

Contents:

In Buddha's Way of Happiness, mindfulness expert Thomas Bien invites us to view happiness as a state that is always available to us, provided we know how to move past the barriers that keep us feeling stressed and unhappy. Bien identifies the six most common obstacles that keep us from joyful living and shows how to change our perception of everyday experiences to allow for greater fulfillment.

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Subject Term:

Buddhism -- Psychology.

Emotions -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.

Happiness -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.

Format:

Electronic Resources

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Publication Date:

2010

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Summary

Discover the Secrets to Happiness and Well-Being

The excitement you feel after hearing good news or achieving a goal is fleeting, but true happiness-that is, the warm feeling of deep contentment and joy-is lasting, and it can be yours in every moment. The Buddha's Way of Happiness is a guide to putting aside your anxieties about the future, regrets about the past, and constant longing to change your life for the better, and awakening to the joy of living.

With this book as your guide, you'll identify the barriers to happiness you create in your own life and use the eightfold path of Buddhist psychology to improve your ability to appreciate the small, joyful moments that happen every day. These exercises, meditations, and concrete approaches to practicing happiness and well-being are drawn from mindfulness, "no self," and other ancient Buddhist insights, many of which have been proven effective by today's psychologists and researchers. With the knowledge that happiness is a habit you can adopt like any other, take the first step down this deeply fulfilling path on your life's journey.