The (Scientific) Pursuit of Happiness


	The (Scientific) Pursuit of Happiness

arifsali

9-16-2009 12:25 PM

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dalai lama, mind, science

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What does the Dalai Lama have to teach psychologists about joy and contentment?

Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/The_Scientific_Pursuit_of_Happiness.html#ixzz0RHsrFSxR

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