The same traditional Tibetan thanka paintings lined the pale yellow walls, the same Buddhist shrine covered with ornate Buddhist icons at one end of the room, and the same floor-to-ceiling relief map of Tibet dominating the opposite wall. Following the massive success of The Art of Happiness, the Dalai Lama & Howard Cutler now bring their bestselling message to our working lives.Of the many Dalai Lama titles on sale, The Art of Happiness – written with western psychiatrist Howard Cutler – is by far the biggest bestseller of them all. If not, although it is always easy or quick, it is still possible to be happy at work through reshaping our attitudes and outlook, through inner training. "That's right," said the Dalai Lama. Instead, the supervisor seemed to be standing over them breathing down their necks, giving them no room for creativity or personal initiative. You can think, There are other good things in my life, and I still have it better compared to many. This finding has been replicated in a number of similar wide-scale studies showing that while job satisfaction is linked with life satisfaction, the specific type of work one does, one's occupational prestige, or whether a person is blue collar or white collar, has little impact on one's overall life satisfaction. The Dalai Lama generally scheduled our meetings for his last appointment of the day, so as I loitered in the attached reception room waiting for our meeting to begin, I often had the opportunity to observe the collection of individuals who came to meet with him. Amazon.ca is a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our meeting for the day was coming to a close, and thinking that he had finished, I began gathering up my notes, when he suddenly added a final comment about the harsh reality of life. For the first time since The Art of Happiness, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has teamed up with psychiatrist Howard Cutler to continue the discussion about what makes life meaningful. Standing outside on his bougainvillea-draped porch, with the majestic snowcapped Dhauladhar Mountains of northern India as a backdrop, the Dalai Lama greeted me warmly as he led me inside his home. "Of course it will completely depend on the person's individual circumstances, what position they are in." The Art of Happiness at Work is an invaluable source of strength and peace for anyone who earns a living. "Well, in working to take care of ourselves most people need some kind of job. The concept of work overload isn't some obscure American custom, or even something unique to Western culture. So, work overload in this context means that you are given more and more to do but not enough time to do it." Sold by NorthAmericaTrades and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Now here, it's difficult to get satisfaction. That's where training of the mind comes in. This one takes the concept - trying to use the Dalai Lama's teachings to create some kind of self-help system - one step too far into hokiness. In conversations with the Dalai Lama over the past several years, Howard Cutler has asked the questions we all want answered about how to find happiness in the place we spend most of our time -- work. Of the many Dalai Lama titles on sale, The Art of Happiness - written with western psychiatrist Howard Cutler - is by fa… Work becomes more stressful for those who remain. Beginning with a direct correlation between productivity and happiness, Dr. Cutler questions His Holiness about the nature of work. So much so that just the thought of Sunday night knowing that you have to go to "that place" literally makes you sick? Or are you in a position to manage and influence others in the workplace? I was puzzled why he was puzzled. This is very refreshing and lends a greater value to his advice. Beginning with a direct correlation between productivity and happiness, Dr. Cutler questions His Holiness about the nature of work. I give this book 3 stars primarily because it could have been "tighter" as a result of more rigorous editing. This is a great read, particularly if you are one of those people (like I am) who has been frustrated about what kind of work is the most fulfilling. Now of course it is best not to be in prison, but even in that situation, where a person may be deprived of freedom, he or she may discover small choices that they are able to make. he asked. So, what do you mean?" Once they focus on the real issue, it creates a sense of unity among us, which creates a sense of greater satisfaction instead of the divisions and conflicts caused when we lose sight of the wider issues and start bickering among ourselves. Perhaps you could even make a small contribution to improve things in some way." To see if there truly are answers to these questions and can we do more than just earn a paycheck for someone else, someone who can use us and fire us at the drop of a hat. "So, we need a way to be happy at work as well as at home, but that's not always easy. Even though they worked for different companies, one thing they both mentioned was that they felt they had no control over what they did every day. Please try again later. Unfortunately theres an American psychologist interviewing the Dalai Lama throughout the book and who often makes his own observations which aren't anywhere near as on-the-mark as the Dalai Lama and quite unnessasary but I can forgive the books faults simply because the Dalai Lama really does hit the nail on the head every time. In fact, this is a process which you've called 'analytic meditation.'" what would you tell them?" I guess alot has to do with the choices we made when we were too young and inexperienced to make a choice that would become so important in our lives. However, there are good ideas here and they can be engaged immediately. By examining whether we're permanently happier from the last promotion we received or looking at people we know to see if those in a higher position are genuinely happier than those in a lower position. Howard C. Cutler, M.D., is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. "Of course, when you are talking about rigid rules and lack of freedom, that doesn't mean that you are required to blindly follow and accept everything others tell you. The Art of Happiness at Work makes a convincing case for inner transformation and mind training as preludes to both freedom and fulfillment on the job. The Dalai Lama's teachings are not easy for laymen to understand, but Dr. Cutler is a genius in bringing the ideas like a laser straight to guide our lives. "So, you are going for a new job or promotion, and you have the right qualifications, and you are worthy, but you didn't get the job. As a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and tireless advocate for world peace and human rights, he gave public addresses to tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands. "Well," he laughed, "in that case, I would probably say, 'I just look after myself, just take care of myself.'" It spent nearly two years on the New York Times bestseller list and has sold well over a million copies in hardcover. He first wrote the bestseller The Art of Happiness. "O.K. The Dalai Lama was completely unruffled. So, for example, in the case of Tibetans, in the face of Chinese injustice generally, misplaced patience or forbearance refers to the sense of endurance that some individuals have when they are subject to a very destructive, negative activity. "So, instead of just complaining and complaining, or directing your anger to a particular boss, in that type of situation, with your realization of the wider, more fundamental causes of the problem, it would be better if you redirected your thoughts. "So, what I'm wondering about is a general approach to work overload, which is actually one of the other common sources of work dissatisfaction." Sometimes it works-our friends or co-workers join in with a catalogue of their own grievances, and a bonding takes place as we indulge in our own little festival celebrating life's inequities and the sins of our employers. Even by the time he had eaten his meager breakfast of tsampa and tea at 7:30 a.m., he had already been up for four hours, completing his rigorous daily regimen of prayer, study, and meditation. Let me give you an example of a friend of mine. If you buy only one book this year: buy this one! Think about times when you felt strong jealousy or hatred in the past and find out whether it made your life more satisfying or helped you achieve your goals. That's our main task." Be content with the work you have. Thinking about this as I began our session, I said, "You know, I couldn't help but notice how many different kinds of people come to see you, people with various professions, all sorts of jobs. Many arrived penniless, destitute, their traditional chubas (native Tibetan costumes) tattered and dusty from the long journey. "So, I'm wondering if you can take me through a specific example of this process. Especially, I think, in ours. So, based on this reality, you can cultivate a wider perspective of the situation and try to see different angles. I do nothing." "That's true," the Dalai Lama conceded. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2017, This book deals with the real and infinitely complex issues of our work lives, relationships and situations. Now comes a topic that effects almost every single adult not only in the United States but the world. I knew nothing at this age although I thought I did. "This is what I generally say. "But that's the kind of thing many people are faced with these days," I informed him. I'm tired of self-help books that tell the reader what to think not allowing him to formulate his own opinion. ‎ Following the massive success of The Art of Happiness , the Dalai Lama & Howard Cutler now bring their bestselling message to our working lives. Some had crossed the rugged border on foot, climbing high-altitude passes with grim determination. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Ships directly from Amazon and is eligible for Prime or Super Saver (free) shipping, 24/7 Customer Service and Package Tracking. "Of course," I interjected, "there's often very little we can do to change these wider problems." Of the many Dalai Lama titles on sale, The Art of Happiness - written with western psychiatrist Howard Cutler - is by far the biggest bestseller of them all. And here was I. I had been allotted several hours each afternoon to collaborate on our book, and I was here to collect. "I still don't know what you mean by this term 'overload.' Here and there one could see a child missing a finger or a toe-casualties of frostbite. And I was thinking about how you also are involved in so many different kinds of activities. "Howard, some of your questions are so impossible! Sometimes we tend to forget these things, but if we think about it, this can increase our feeling of gratitude and contentment." "So, once again, this brings us to the reality that everything is interconnected. "Another way to build contentment, for example, is simply to reflect on how fortunate one is to have the work, how there are many people unable to get any kind of work. Dr. Cutler maintains a private psychiatric practice in Phoenix. If you dont like your job...you need this in your life! "Well, according to the studies I've read, there may be a variety of reasons, ranging from inadequate compensation, or simple boredom, to more complex factors related to the specific nature of the work or the workplace conditions. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. In some of the older faces, ruddy faces, weathered and creased by winds and harsh climate, one could detect traces of untold suffering, spirits hardened by years of mistreatment at the hands of the Chinese Communists. In fact, I'd be interested in hearing your opinion on each one of these factors. Happiness at work is so elusive that the Dalai Lama wrote a book about it; that’s where this article got its title. So, for example, in America there are many opportunities for employment. This is a great read, particularly if you are one of those people (like I am) who has been frustrated about what kind of work is the most fulfilling. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you. The better we are able to accept that fact, the better we will be able to cope with life's disappointments. One of the best books ever, I’m reading it for the second time as every sentence is full of wisdom. So, think about these things until you are fully convinced of how damaging it is to ourselves to constantly respond to situations with hostility or jealousy, and how beneficial are the positive emotions like tolerance or contentment." The advice contained in the book is the usual common-sense, witty and profound style often found in the Dalai Lamas books. You can't separate the sweet from the sour in that piece of fruit; it is always going to be mixed. He is the recipient of the Wallenberg Award (conferred by the U.S. Congressional Human Rights Foundation), the Albert Schweitzer Award, and the Nobel Peace Prize. There may be some people who are upset with the Tibetan government in exile, always complaining. As I unpacked my notebooks and fumbled with my tape recorder, we spoke casually about some of his activities and meetings earlier that day. I bought this book as I am interested in "The Work" aspect of happiness. And of course the company I work for doesn't care a bit about my happiness. "Oh, definitely," he quickly replied. That will help," he said with conviction. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. I look forward to reading your comments. He first met the Dalai Lama in 1982 while visiting India on a research grant to study Tibetan medicine. We have to deeply reflect on whether responding in this way brings a happier and more peaceful state of mind, or if those emotions serve to make us more unhappy. Hello Select your address Books Hello, Sign in. In summary one of those books you read and then walk away with something. Although the book is written by a prominant figure in Tibetan Buddhism don't let that fool you into thinking the whole book is full of high-brow Buddhist philosophies, because it isn't. And he continued to tackle difficult problems on a daily basis-struggling to preserve his cultural heritage, fighting for the freedom of his people, for the human rights of all people.
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