| Bibliography: | This book is th efruit of that seed-a revolutionary look at happiness. Mttien Ricard combines science with spirit, bringing modern psychological research together and offering a unique perspective in the dialog between East an West. He make a passionate case for happiness as a goal that deserves at least as much energy as any other in our lives. Wealth? fitness? career success? How can we possibly place these above true and lasting well-being?Drawing from work of fiction and poetry, contemporary Weastern philosopy, curent psychologycal and scientific research, and personal experience, Ricard weaves an inspirational and forward-looking account of how we can begin to rethink our realities in a fast-moving world. |