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The Dalai Lama says that it is every person's right to seek happiness. But what if seeking this happiness involves harming others in the process? How can this be justified? And how do we distinguish that sort of happiness from the real deal?

Mary Gargent I don't think anyone can be truly happy if it is at the cost of someone else's unhappiness.…moreI don't think anyone can be truly happy if it is at the cost of someone else's unhappiness.(less)

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what page is “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” on?

Autumn Robson It's found on the second page of the Preface.…moreIt's found on the second page of the Preface.(less)

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Mental Discipline page 28 keeps me here. Pondering over it. For me it isn’t a fast read! How do you go through this!!?

K Lane Take your time - this is a book to read, re-read - and constantly refer to.

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Which one do I read (or read first): The Book of Joy or the Art of Happiness?

K Lane If you have not read anything by the Dalai Lama then read "The Book of Joy" then "Art of Happiness"................but it does not really matter!…moreIf you have not read anything by the Dalai Lama then read "The Book of Joy" then "Art of Happiness"................but it does not really matter!(less)

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After Dalai burned people alive, used their skins to make handcrafts for his vicious belief, he wrote this book to tell people how happy he feels by doing those stuffs. It is so ironic that how a vicious villain can talk this much about good will and kindness. Do you really think the devil will teach you anything about happiness?

Yi Zhang, that never happened. Don't know where or from who you got that lie, but don't believe everything when you know nothing about it and more import…moreZhang, that never happened. Don't know where or from who you got that lie, but don't believe everything when you know nothing about it and more importantly dont spread them. Maybe do some research. It's never too late to learn. Kind regards x(less)

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