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Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo on Happiness
From chapter 3 of our current Tricycle Retreat leader Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo's new book, Into the Heart of Life, More » -
What is Happiness?
Our current Tricycle Retreat teacher Ezra Bayda, from his new book, Beyond Happiness: The Zen Way to True Contentment, More » -
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The Pursuit of Happiness Project
This October, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Buddhist leaders will gather in Atlanta, Georgia to participate in Emory University's Pursuit of Happiness Project. Hosted by Emory's Center for the Study of Law and Religion, the conference marks the fifth year of a project in which 18 senior fellows studied the traditional teachings of happiness versus scientific understanding of what happiness is. From the Pursuit of Happiness website: Recent developments in positive psychology have brought the idea of happiness back to public attention with a flurry of books and undergraduate courses. More » -
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This Is Your Brain On Meditation: Mingyur Rinpoche Describes The Science Of Happiness (VIA Huffington Post)
VIA The Huffington Post A hush fell over the room as Youngey Mingyur Rinpoche took the stage to begin his teaching. Rinpoche, the revered Tibetan Buddhist lama, teacher, and so-called "happiest man in the world" was commencing an Introduction to Awareness Meditation event, hosted by the New York Open Center. Nearly every seat in the large auditorium was occupied. "How many of you have learned meditation before?" he asked the crowd, solemnly. Many of the audience members raised their hands. "Oh, great. Then I don't have to teach you!" he quipped, tilting his head back to chuckle. More » -
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A happiness that can't be taken from you (and four reasons we fear death)
What was behind the Buddha's decision to go off into the forest? A desire to be happy, Thai forest monk Thanissaro Bhikkhu teaches in the talk below. In fact, he says, this desire underlay all of Buddha's efforts. More »
