Perfect for even non-spiritual people, this book suggests small and practical ways to change the way we think and interact with people to help us be happier in our every day life.

The Dalai Lama takes a non-dogmatic approach to showing us that we don't need to change our environment to achieve happiness, but by making small changes to the way we think inside, we can achieve true and lasting happiness, not just for ourselves but for the people around us and the world as a whole.

I'm not even the slightest bit spiritual, but after reading this book, I was inspired to read "The Art of Happiness", also by the Dalai Lama. By taking on-board the simple advice offered, I am no longer stressed-out all the time, and find life a lot easier to take.

I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone at all.


inspiring   June 12, 2002
 34 out of 35 found this review helpful

I find this book amazing. Even for people who aren't buddhists, like me, it is inspiring. Just short little bites of wisdom that are easy to digest and I find really can help sort your head out in those very stressful times


will bring enlightenment to even the darkest souls.   April 10, 2001
 23 out of 27 found this review helpful

beautiful and kind words that can help with even the darkest times in our lives. Easy to read and easy to learn the wisdom that His Holiness the Dalai Lama writes, a must for everyone.