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Zen and the Art of Happiness

By: Chris Prentiss
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Zen and the Art of Happiness is a popular book by Chris Prentiss that has been translated and published in more than 20 countries around the world. According to Chris Prentiss, by training oneself to think and feel in a certain manner, changes can happen in the body, which can go a long way in improving the overall well-being of the person. In this audiobook, he gives valuable insights on how to create a vibrant life for oneself. You will learn:

  • How to control the way you think, act, and feel;
  • How to adapt to life's inevitable changes;
  • How to deal with stress in a healthy way;
  • How to nurture a mindful happiness in your daily life.

What is happiness? This question can be answered in different ways. Zen and the Art of Happiness will show you how to think and feel so that what you think and feel creates happiness and vibrancy in your life. Enjoy listening to this audiobook and create a personal philosophy that will sustain you through anything!

Chris Prentiss is the cofounder and codirector of the world-renowned Passages Addiction Cure Centers and the author of several works on personal growth and Chinese philosophy, including The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure, Be Who You Want, Have What You Want, The I Ching: The Book of Answers, and others.

©2006, 2008 All Rights Reserved. Published by arrangement with the Prentiss Trust of June 30, 1998. Originally published by Power Press. Music: Terence Davis at Great Music Studio, Tesk Music Publishing ASCAP, and Passages Music Publishing, ASCAP. (P)2020 New Internet Technologies

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Moving,

There is so much to learn from this whole book. Thank you. I will read it over again.

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A must for everyone

Love the book and the author. Nice voice and reading to listen to. Everyone should own this book and read or listen to it often.

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helpful to me

love it very helpful and understanding! recommend to anyone and everyone who needs help

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Loved it!

Loved it! cover to cover (so to speak). One must have a note pad when reading (listening), so many gems to keep close. Thx, be well.

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Great wisdom

Understandable and unpretentious thoughts on living well. His ideas punctuated by examples, and quotes make the book well worth reading.

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Loved it

This book has really made me take a different outlook on life. And for that I am totally grateful.

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A true classic of pop, spirituality

I love this book. It is one of the best and most accessible classic works of contemporary, spiritual teaching.

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Highly Recommended. Powerfull Book.

If I could only fully adapt in my life. Inspirational, uplifting and encouraging. A+ read.

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loved it!

accessible and immediately applicable regardless of where you are in your journey. really aligns with the concepts of radical acceptance. i will revisit and continue integrating this work.

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Lots of wisdom

Solid practical advice from someone who has lived the life and walked the pathways of enlightenment

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