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Zen And the Art of Happiness [Paperback]

Chris Prentiss (Author)
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June 28, 2006
Cutting-edge science and spirituality tell us that what we believe, think, and feel actually determine the makeup of our body at the cellular level. In Zen and the Art of Happiness, you will learn how to think and feel so that what you think and feel creates happiness and vibrancy in your life rather than gloominess or depression. You ll learn how to adapt to life s inevitable changes, how to deal with stress in a healthy way, and how to nurture a mindful happiness in your daily life. Most importantly, the gentle wisdom of Zen and the Art of Happiness will show you how to invite magnificent experiences into your life and create a personal philosophy that will sustain you through anything. A timeless work about the art of happiness, the way of happiness, the inner game of happiness.

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A charming book....Shows readers, with
humor and zest, how to live in the now and change our futures. For most collections. --Library Journal

Zen and the Art of Happiness is enthusiastically recommended and user friendly reading for anyone seeking to enhance their spirituality, deal with life's stresses, and improve their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. --Midwest Book Review

This wonderful little book shows that we can overcome the obstacles to happiness. It s for those who want and
need change in expectations, habits, and outlook. Chris Prentiss teaches us how, with a joie de vivre that obviously comes from experience. Use his practical wisdom to get in the habit of being happy every day. Put this book by your bedside and the Zen of happiness can be yours. --ReverseSpins.com

About the Author

Chris Prentiss is the cofounder and codirector of the Passages Substance Abuse Treatment Center, located in Malibu, California, and the author of The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure:A Holistic Approach to Total Recovery. He has also written a dozen books on Chinese philosophy and personal growth. He is known worldwide for his interpretations of the I Ching that make this ancient and sometimes difficult-to-understand subject easy to use and apply. Prentiss has led personal empowerment workshops in southern California and has written, produced, and directed a feature film.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 145 pages
  • Publisher: Power Pr (June 28, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0943015537
  • ISBN-13: 978-0943015538
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chris Prentiss is cofounder and codirector of the world-famous Passages Addiction Cure Center in Malibu, California. He is the author of a dozen books on personal growth. Prentiss has also led personal empowerment workshops in Southern California and has written, produced, and directed a feature film.

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40 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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This is a simple but powerful book that will change the way you look at life. Zen and the Art of Happiness takes happiness and consciousness to a whole new level.

I am aware that this book has been compared to The Secret. There is a similarity in that they both teach the reader how to change his or her approach to life for the better but the similarity ends there. This is not a book about how to get more "stuff". I have read Zen and the Art of Happiness more than once and think that what it teaches is quite different and far more powerful than The Secret. The Secret, as a book, was essentially the transcript of the DVD. I preferred the DVD where a number of spokesmen described their powerful successes using the Law of Attraction. This will bring positive results for readers but the Zen book and its shrewd insights will take the reader to a brand new level of awareness that will bring them happiness. It is profound.

As D.T. Suzuki, the Japanese scholar and leading spokesman of Zen in mid-twentieth century America, said of Zen, "It merely enables us to wake up and become aware. It does not teach, it points". Zen and the Art of Happiness gives you simple but profound keys that will help you change your life. If you read it with an open heart it will truly help you find happiness.
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43 of 49 people found the following review helpful
This book changed my life November 13, 2006
Format:Paperback
I bought this book on impulse the night before a long trip. I read it through, then went back and re-read many sections. It dramatically changed my perspective on life and helped me become a more peaceful person.
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50 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By Ace75
Format:Paperback
I've read many, many books on Zen and the way of happiness...but this one is the best I've ever read. And the beauty of it is that it makes it very simple, straight to the point, and tells you the way to achieve real happiness in life. I've recommended it to many people and still re-read it every few months. The simplicity of it is very powerful and it has the potential to really change one's own life.
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2 thumbs up!!
A friend of mine recommended this book to be and I am glad
she did. A great read, filled with guidance. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Waqas Raja
More Memior/Philosophy than How-To
I enjoyed the read. The idea of the book, at it's core, is that to be happy you must realize that the Universe is looking out for you and regardless of what happens, it is the best... Read more
Published 17 days ago by S. Cordon
Amazing shipping!
I have purchased probably about 10 copies of this book and this was my first time using Amazon. I will use Amazon in the future for all book purchases! Read more
Published 1 month ago by BTomato
I dig it
It's a good book - to the point and not too heavy. If you have a thing for buddhism and you would like to become more enlightened about it without having to get all intellectual,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Campbell
simple yet effective
a short book that you can probably read in a couple of hours (and that's a good thing, because chances are you will read it again and again)... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Zarka
enlightened
I was looking for a quick read to help me to find my center. I was feeling a bit off and from cover to cover this little book delivered. Was just the quick fix I needed.
Published 1 month ago by debi33
Zen and The Art Of Happiness.
This is one of the best books I have ever bought. It made my life a very happy place. I have since gotten this book for all three of my kids, my sister and my best friend. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Billie
It can be done!
I began reading "Zen and the Art of Happiness", a very good book. What it teaches is radical and satisfactory: what if every single result I get from life is the very best thing... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Graham
buy 100 SIMPLE SECRETS OF HAPPY PEOPLE instead
This book is VERY boring and I had a hard time continuing to read it. It is one of the worst books I have ever read with very little valuable information. Read more
Published 5 months ago by no sale
Dangerous at times.
I didn't care for this book much overall, although the good news is that it is very short so it wasn't a big time investment, and there were a few ideas I liked. Read more
Published 5 months ago by STEVEN N HARRIS
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