Many books have been published in recent years on happiness. Zen
teacher Ezra Bayda believes that the happiness “boom” has been
largely a bust for readers. Why? Because it’s precisely the pursuit
of happiness that keeps us trapped in cycles of dissatisfaction and
suffering.
In Beyond Happiness, Bayda draws on Zen teachings to
question our conventional notions about happiness. Most of us seek
happiness in things that are external to us. We imagine that
getting more money, a better relationship, or going on a nice
vacation will finally make us happy. But he shows us that the
deepest and most lasting kind of happiness does not rely on
external circumstances at all. It’s deeper than any kind of passing
emotional state or circumstance, and beyond any idea we have about
it.
He offers Zen insights and practices to help readers to tap into
the true sources of lasting happiness: mindfulness, compassion,
gratitude, and generosity. Beyond Happiness is loaded with
simple meditation and mindfulness practices that will help readers
to put these insights into action in their daily lives. Practices
include: basic sitting meditation, gratitude practice,
loving-kindness practice, and the Three Questions (Am I happy
right now? What blocks happiness? Can I surrender to what
is?).
PUBLICATION DATE: Nov 2010
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