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A molecular biologist turned Buddhist monk draws on both Eastern and Western teachings to offer insight into how to develop one's internal self for true happiness, in a guide that covers such topics as the fundamental pursuit of a meaningful life, developing new patterns of interaction with the outside world, and meditation.
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In this groundbreaking book, Matthieu Ricard makes a passionate case for happiness as a goal that deserves as least as much energy as any other in our lives. Wealth? Fitness? Career success? How can we possibly place these above true and lasting well-being? Drawing from works of fiction and poetry, Western philosophy, Buddhist beliefs, scientific research, and personal experience, Ricard weaves an inspirational and forward-looking account of how we can begin to rethink our realities in a fast-moving modern world. With its revelatory lessons and exercises, Happiness is an eloquent and stimulating guide to a happier life.
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