
Cutler, as well as many of his patients, believed that happiness was “ill defined, elusive, and ungraspable” (14). Psychiatrist Howard Cutler followed the Dalai Lama around on this tour. Chapter one, The Right to Happiness, introduces what the book the Art of Happiness is about. The Dalai Lama spoke this powerful statement at a conference in Arizona among a crowd of people. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness…” (13). That is clear, whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. "I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. The Purpose of Life Chapter 1: The Right to Happiness 1.5.1 Chapter 15: Basic Spiritual ValuesĬhapter summaries Part I.Closing Reflections on Living a Spiritual Life 1.4.3 Chapter 14: Dealing with Anxiety and Building Self-Esteem.1.4.2 Chapter 13: Dealing with Anger and Hatred.1.4.1 Chapter 12: Bringing About Change.


His multi-dimensional school of thought made the renowned technology giant "Apple", use the Lama"s image for their "Think Different" campaign.

In my view, science and Buddhism share a search for the truth and for understanding reality." His words have generally made a deep impact on the masses irrespective of the degree of their inclination towards Buddhism. The monk was also quoted saying, "If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then the religion will have to change. He is known for being engaged in finding the effects of meditation on the brain and exploration of several such traditional human practices that can be related to science. The pontiff has a fascination for science too and in this context the Lama once said had he not been a religious leader, he would have probably become an engineer. When he was two years old, the Tibetan monks identified him as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama and by the age of six he transformed into a monk. This religious leader was also felicitated with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. The man who is currently recognized as the "Dalai Lama" is the 14th recipient of this prestigious title and is also recognized by many as Tenzin Gyatso, another religious identity of his. The "Dalai Lama" is a title awarded by a Buddhist institution named "Gelug" or "Yellow Hut" to its students, who are usually monks.
