Book Review — The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World— by Dalai Lama

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Introduction

• “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World,” co-authored by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, offers a profound exploration of joy and happiness in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.
• Written with the assistance of Douglas Abrams, this book captures the wisdom and insights of two of the world’s most revered spiritual leaders as they share their philosophies on finding joy and sustaining it in a constantly changing world.

Summary

The book is structured around a week-long dialogue between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, where they discuss the nature of joy and how to cultivate it:

The Nature of True Joy

• The authors discuss the difference between temporary happiness and lasting joy.
• Emphasize that true joy comes from within and is not dependent on external circumstances.

Obstacles to Joy

• Explore common obstacles to joy, such as fear, stress, and anger.
• Offer strategies for overcoming these obstacles…