TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bstan-ʾdzin-rgya-mtsho
AU  - Tutu,Desmond Mpilo
TI  - The book of joy: lasting happiness in a changing world 
SN  - 9780399185045
AV  - BL65.H36 B78 2016
U1  - 294.3/444 23
PY  - 2016///]
CY  - New York
PB  - Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
KW  - Happiness
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Joy
N1  - The Invitation to Joy
Introduction — An overview of the purpose and essence of the book.
Spiritual Soul Center

Arrival: We Are Fragile Creatures
*Setting the stage for the dialogue between the two spiritual leaders.

Day 1: The Nature of True Joy
Why Are You Not Morose?

Nothing Beautiful Comes Without Some Suffering

Have You Renounced Pleasure?

Our Greatest Joy

Lunch: The Meeting of Two Mischievous People Is Wonderful
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Days 2 & 3: The Obstacles to Joy
You Are a Masterpiece in the Making

Fear, Stress, and Anxiety: I Would Be Very Nervous

Frustration and Anger: I Would Shout

Sadness and Grief: The Hard Times Knit Us More Closely Together

Despair: The World Is in Such Turmoil

Loneliness: No Need for Introduction

Envy: That Guy Goes Past Yet Again in His Mercedes-Benz

Suffering and Adversity: Passing through Difficulties

Illness and Fear of Death: I Prefer to Go to Hell

Meditation: Now I'll Tell You a Secret Thing
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Days 4 & 5: The Eight Pillars of Joy
Perspective: There Are Many Different Angles

Humility: I Tried to Look Humble and Modest

Humor: Laughter, Joking Is Much Better

Acceptance: The Only Place Where Change Can Begin

Forgiveness: Freeing Ourselves from the Past

Gratitude: I Am Fortunate to Be Alive

Compassion: Something We Want to Become

Generosity: We Are Filled with Joy
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Celebration: Dancing in the Streets of Tibet
*Reflecting on the joy found in communal celebration.

Departure: A Final Goodbye
*Concluding thoughts and farewells.

Joy Practices
*Practical exercises and meditations to cultivate joy in daily life.

Acknowledgments
*Expressing gratitude to those who contributed to the creation of the book.


N2  - The Book of Joy is the result of a week-long conversation between the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, two globally respected spiritual leaders and Nobel Peace Prize laureates. They came together in Dharamsala, India, to discuss one timeless question
ER  -