Zen and the Art of Happiness Paperback – June 28, 2006

Life Changer!!

December 4, 2017

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I picked up this book 2 years ago (the words written within have amazing power if applied correctly). I would like to lay the foundation for how this book came into my possession. I bought this book two years ago while I was studying Buddhism. I was (and still am) intrigued by this way of thinking. Much of what I have accomplished in my life up until this point can be owed to the Buddhism mentality. I know that I am speaking very generally but it was in this general way that I became exposed and ultimately became able to understand Buddhism.

2 years ago, I began reading the first chapter, and, because of the claim, I started dismissing it. How in the world is every single event that happens to me going to be the best possible outcome? It was because of this claim that I could not continue reading. I picked up the book again 2 years later and kept reading. It is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Why did I keep reading? I cannot really answer it but I made a subconscious decision to take the author seriously.

It was the one of the best decisions I have ever made. Please give this book and way of thinking a true try and you will slowly and surely start to begin the process of enlightenment and true happiness.

Wade

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April 19, 2018

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I loved this book! Its small, big print easy to read but gets straight to the point. It just basically explains and helps you understand that NOTHING in the universe is a mistake, and that things happen for a reason. Even though things might be tough at the moment be patient because things are often blessings in disguise.

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April 1, 2018

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Very quick read. Also very generic. Quickly turned into an advertisement for the author's rehab center and his other books. Here's the jist: Everything happens for a reason, just go with it, it could be a blessing in disguise. Not a bad message, but not at all what I expected. Not very Zen at all.

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This book will change your life

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Kindle Customer

August 28, 2016

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This is one of the best books I've ever read. If you are someone going through any stressful events in life this book can be a great first step in a direction where you have a more positive out look on how to handle the grind of life. I've read and re-read this book twice now. Marking out things I've found important to myself personally and helpful to others. Overall an amazing read. Always recommend

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May 6, 2018

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This book came exactly how it looks and I started reading it and I like it's messages thus far. It's more than just about Happiness and it has many messages within this one. I am not into reading all that much I rather write but I like reading things pertaining to making oneself better and meditation, stress relieving and enlightenment. I would recommend this product to family and friends and I'm thinking of buying some more of these to give to others and the price was nice. I appreciate the time and research that went into writing this book. It comes from a non bias point of view as well.

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IT literally changed my life, it created totally different ...

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Izabela Chrobak

December 23, 2017

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IT literally changed my life, it created totally different mindset and I have the quotes from this book all over my office!

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” I love the author’s ease in explaining this topic

May 3, 2018

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To me, this book is perfection. Perhaps we have heard this advice 100 different ways before, but the way it is written this time just “sticks.” I love the author’s ease in explaining this topic, and the examples he uses. Although simple, the perspective has changed the way I view the world around me and has encouraged a more positive outlook that has stuck in my mind. Each chapter spoke to me differently and felt grounded in Truth. I found myself nodding in agreement many times throughout this read. I will read this book again and again, and plan to give it as gifts to my friends and loved ones.

3 people found this helpful

short, sweet, to the point

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Lina

July 26, 2011

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This is a great little book that helped me put things in perspective.

I especially enjoyed the short example scenarios that the author includes to illustrate his points. I.e. in one instance, the author's new car got scratched. However, instead of getting angry at the driver of the other car, he approached the situation from a kind and forgiving point of view. This was healthy for himself (he is working on being a happy person) but also for the other driver.

Con: Towards the middle of the book, the author mentions his addiction rehabilitation center or something like that. I felt a bit irritated, because this part read like an advertisement...

Bottom line: I'm happy with the purchase and plan to re-read this book frequently (it's short enough) so that I don't forget to see the glass half-full and the pleasure in the little things of life.

6 people found this helpful

Great to own, good to give.

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