This got very repetitive, and ultimately I think the issue is Dr. Cutler was trying to get the Dalai Lama to opine on a subject he isn't an expert on. The Dalai Lama doesn't know how to be a happy cog in a capitalist wheel, anymore than Dr. Cutler knows how to be a Buddhist monk. I think if they'd leaned into that and explored that more, this might have been a satisfying book - but it would have needed a different title entirely.

I found the suggestions about Happiness at Work in this book to cover a broad range of jobs and people in a helpful and meaningful way.

I read this book when I worked at Marsh. Alex loaned it to me. Should be a must read for high school and college graduates. One of my favorite books about calling and career.

The Dalai Lama And The WorkplaceIn 1998, the Dalai Lama joined Dr. Howard C. Cutler, an American psychiatrist, in writing a book "The Art of Happiness" which became a best-seller. This book taught the importance of "looking within" and of controlling destructive emotions in living a good life and finding happiness.Dr. Cutler and the Dalai Lama have again collaborated in this follow-up book which applies the insights of the initial volume to life situations which are, typically, the sources of gr...

Quotes to remember:“He reminds us that if we can change some of the external conditions at the workplace that contribute to our dissatisfaction, we certainly should. If not, although it is not always easy or quick, it is still possible to be happy at work through reshaping our attitudes and outlook, through inner training.”Look at a tense situation as a way to improve yourself. Stay calm and react with dignity. “Our attitudes about money are more important than the amount we make. As always, in

This helped me to deal with a situation at work of being bullied by a co-worker. I also shared some of the principals with middle and high school students I work with, specifically the concept of working for the money vs. career aspirations/fame vs. a calling; that one must follow a calling to be truly happy and can combined with the other factors but not excluded.

I really enjoyed reading the Dalai Lama's perspective. However, I feel that he just has no concept of what it is like to live and work in the Western world. He never has, of course, so it is hard for me to find what he says helpful in any practical sort of way.

This seemed like the perfect book to pick up and read. I have deep respect for The Dalai Lama and I really needed some advice on how to be happier at work.I used to really love my job. It was exciting, for the most part, and every day usually held something new and challenging in store. Nowadays, it's not like that. There's a distinct vibe of us vs. them in most cases, IT vs. Accountants. Some of the financial folk chose to think that anyone can program so they'll just take care of what they wan...

A rather rapid read, actually, if you are somewhat familiar with some Buddhist concepts, but a life-time to master....The book is "written" by the Dalai Lama, but essentially it is this doctor's interviews with the Dalai Lama, with a lot of his own commentary added. While it does seem a little of a bit of a misrepresentation, I don't think, if you can get over that, it is a *terrible* book, but a decent book. Actually, the interviewer gets to play the part of the naif, and one can appreciate it

This book was inspiring, so much so that I read it twice. The comments of the Dalai Lama on happiness at work are relevant and based on common sense and spirituality. One idea is that you have freedom to choose how you approach your career and your co-workers, although other aspects may be beyond your control.. Attitude and balance are also key along with finding your purpose at work. It can be as simple as smiling at people and offering encouragement. Lastly, look at problems both job and life

Somewhat repetitive and redundant

Here's the thing about this book that both I and my son Rob found irritating. It's too much of the co-author's perspective and not enough of the Dalai Lama. It's also incredibly surface level for a book whose subject should be a deeper examination of Tibetan Buddhism in the context of our work lives - our "right livelihood." I don't know. I found it fluffy and pop culturish, which the Dalai Lama is anything but. So...I can't say I'd really recommend it.

I really loved The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Bishop Desmond Tutu so I found this which, of course, fits a prompt! I have to say that I was a little bit dubious going in because what exactly is the Dalai Lama's job aside from being the Dalai Lama? So, I wondered how he could relate to "regular" job issues that most people face. Of course, the gift that the Dalai Lama embodies and shares is his total compassion for all, and so, although he may never be in the position of a burger flipper o...

Listened to this book: somewhat confusing getting 'work' advice from someone who does 'nothing' for a living. Dr. Howie might be stretching this theme a bit...

There are several reasons for me to dislike this book so I'll do my best to keep it short.Firstly, I read it in the hopes of finding any kind of an answer to my current job situation. I did not find any. Also, it was apparent from the beginning I wasn't going to. Dalailama says on several occasions in the book that he hasn't got an answer to a question or that the question he is asked needs to be viewed from the person's view whom it concerns.He also gave vast amounts of answers I already knew m...

If you don't know much about Buddhist philosophy, you will find this book waffly and hard to absorb. If you do know a lot about Buddhist philosophy, you will this book waffly and frustrating as Cutler attempts ineptly to communicate with one of the best minds on the planet.I give this book two stars only because you can look really hard to find a few very obvious but good points (which you can learn much better from other texts). But overall, Howard Cutler puts a very small minded and personal i...

This book leaned heavily toward the experiences of upper class western industrial workers. Many examples seemed to be from corporate ladder climbers. The brief mention of working class women (who work in a supermarket) critiqued their attitude toward the customer/author whom they were serving. It criticized one worker's attitude and demeanor and how it affected the author/customer negatively, without giving space for a larger social analysis of the situation. I want to read the book written by t...

The Dali Lama offers timeless wisdom in this book. Great read on the train to the office each day.

I generally like what I have read about/by the Dalai Lama, but I didn't like as much the interviews of him by this author. Maybe it was from too Western a perspective and tried to fit the DL's answers into a Western understanding. Or maybe the Dalai Lama has just never had to work with Harvard doctors.

I just can't bring myself to give anything that the Dalai Lama is involved with 2 stars, so the the three stars are for the general Buddhist advice and good cheer that the Dali Lama brought to the table. But overall, this is a lemon.How/why is the Dali Lama writing with this other dude? Cutler reviewed a lot of positive psychology stuff that I know about/agree with, but retold it in such a way that was irritating. Like how he pesters the Dali Lama about topics he does not give a s%^$ about and t...