The Book of Joy
Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
Ranked #3 in Dalai Lama, Ranked #23 in Compassion — see more rankings.
The occasion was a big birthday. And it inspired two close friends to get together in Dharamsala for a talk about something very important to them. The friends were His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The subject was joy. Both winners of the Nobel Prize, both great spiritual masters and moral leaders of our time, they are also known for being among the most infectiously happy people on the planet.
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Reviews and Recommendations
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Chelsea Frank I read everything with an open mind, often challenging myself by choosing books with an odd perspective or religious/spiritual views. These books do not reflect my personal feelings but are books that helped shape my perspective on life, love, and happiness. (Source)
Bogdan Lucaciu I recently read “The Book of Joy”. It’s a series of dialogues between Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu (beautifully narrated in the audio version). They share their view on living a happy life in the face of adversity. The book brought profound clarity on topics like compassion, gratitude, generosity, and it deeply resonated with my worldview. If there’s one book you end up reading from my list, I hope it’s this one. (Source)
Rankings by Category
The Book of Joy is ranked in the following categories:
- #43 in Buddhism
- #25 in Happiness
- #85 in Happy
- #46 in How Things Work
- #97 in Inspiration
- #59 in Meditation
- #48 in Mindfulness
- #86 in Resilience
- #87 in Self-Awareness
- #82 in Spanish
- #93 in Spirit
- #37 in Spiritual
- #50 in Spirituality
- #40 in Wellness
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