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  • Simple Lessons on Finding Meaning in Each Moment
  • By: Cuong Lu
  • Narrated by: Lobo Chan
  • Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary

Stop chasing happiness and reconnect to the meaning of each moment through this practical guide, told through vignettes of life training as a Buddhist monk under world-renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh.

We spend so much time in pursuit of happiness—trying to purchase it, experience it, meditate our way toward it—but happiness is elusive and doesn’t last. According to the teachings of the Buddha, Cuong Lu writes, “Suffering is not a problem to be solved. It is a truth to be recognized.” Happiness Is Overrated invites us to look deeply at the truths in our lives—not glossing over or denying our suffering—and to focus on the meaning and value already within us.

Each chapter of Happiness Is Overrated shares a lesson drawn from Buddhist psychology, accessible for all listeners. Short practices at the end of each of the 30 short chapters help listeners apply the teachings on their own.

Happiness Is Overrated helps us get in touch with our true selves and our true minds, through meditation and mindfulness practices that include paying attention to the breath, observing our minds, connecting with our hearts, practicing “interbeing” with others and the Earth, and more.
©2023 Cuong Lu (P)2023 Shambhala Publications
Eastern Emotions Personal Success Buddhism
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Beautiful

Absolutely enlightening piece of work. Excellently read - please do more! :) Shambala publications are appreciated and the insight is invaluable from the author. Many thanks 🧘🏼‍♀️❤️

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