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Summary: Keep your day job Dr. Cutler!
Review: I will never but another book by Dr. Cutler again. I found Dr. Cutler's sarcastic comments extremely annoying and distracting to the book's overall content. I wish that he would not have been so obvious about his doubtfulness of the Dalai Lama's teaching as being actually applicable to "real" life. Don't quit your day job Dr. Cutler!
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Summary: Keep your day job Dr. Cutler
Review: Please do not write another book Dr. Cutler. I was hoping to read a book that the Dalai Lama has written and to find that an American M.D. had tried to write about something he really knows nothing about was a truly disappointing. Keep your day job Dr. Cutler.
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Summary: Simply... the key of happiness, take it or leave it
Review: I still don't finished the book, I'm in the last pages, but I was anxious (good mental state anxiety :) to comment here the incredible discovery of this book. I guess Cutler explains, in a very easy way for western people to understand, how to achieve happiness from a Buddhist point of view really. Also it shows how wrong we are in lots of topics, that eastern philosophies by far are more advanced than our philosophy (if we really have one). I think this book is really a book of hope, a book of understanding and a book of wisdom. It's like you feel someone wispering at your hear: "hey!, who says that happiness does not exists!!??"... for me was like that... If you still have doubts about read this book, go ahead and read it!, you wont be disappointed.
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Summary: A western outlook on what it takes to be happy.
Review: This book is a good example of an analytical, Western thinking mind contemplating what Buddhism is all about. Dr. Cutler does a very good job asking the Dali Lama most of the questsions that Western thinkers want to know about Buddhism, and what it means to be happy.
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Summary: Everyone can find something of value in this book!
Review: The Dalai Lama knew what he was doing when he agreed to the format of this book. In the areas I found the good M.D.s' comments dry I also knew that they would be guide posts and directions to those who are in a different place on their spiritual (emotional/ intellectual journey.) Because of the books format I think it is received by a much wider audience. The Dalai Lama speaks from a center we can all move toward. He gives us the insights into the Empathy and Compassion necessary for our journey to be a peaceful one. I will recommend and give this book to many friends and family! It is a labor of love!
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Summary: to the man from denver, colorado
Review: perhaps mr. cutler did add what you might consider unnecessary words to this text (this is a subjective opinion). your personal feelings towards mr. cutler invoke an attitude which is antithetical to the theme and the words in this book. whether or not mr. cutler is a favorite of yours is not relevant. it appeared that he did make an effort towards a better understanding of His Holiness' teachings. this in itself is worthy of praise.
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Summary: sets the lines that define life into a clear outline
Review: this book was very filling. Having a manic depressive father I have learn how to envoke happiness(virtually the meaning of life) and am enabled to let my energy seep into his heart. Very recommended to anyone on the level of spirtual quests.
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Summary: Dalai Lama fan, not a Cutler fan
Review: I admire the eloquent words and preachings of the Dali Lama. However, it is unfortunate that "intellectual exibitionists" such as Cutler have used tha Dalai Lama's notable and well-recognized name and face as an opportunity to display his so-call worldly "intellect". I was pleased only by the Dalai Lama's verbatim statements in this book. However, I could have done without Cutler's self-absorbing comments and self-praised remarks as a means to reassure himself of his intelligence. Perhaps Cutler should re-read the Dalai Lama's teachings which emphasize the importance of humbleness. I suppose that for Cutler, having an advanced degree does not guarantee with it any common sense or respect for someone as well-praised and humble as the Dalai Lama.
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Summary: A miracle of a book!
Review: At first the Dalai Lama seems simplistic - but then Dr. Cutler's extraordinarily skillful questions bring out the complexities and also practicalities of these incredible teachings. I have read many books by Buddhist teachers, but none have come close to this one in bringing the Buddhist teachings straight home to the western reader. I would like to thank Dr. Cutler for making this happen - and I highly recommend this extraordinary story.
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Summary: What's Good Enough for the American Gigolo...
Review: RICHARD GERE IS ONE HANDSOME DUDE, but he's also quite spiritual, palling around with the Dalai Lama and whatnot -- when he's not bedding supermodels. I always figgered what's good enough for the American Gigolo is good enough for me, so I've become quite interested in the Lama over the years. Turns out me and my pal Richard are not alone. American psychologist Howard Cutler also took a shine to the Lama and, over a few years, was able to ask him a whole boatload of spiritual questions. The result: _The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living_, a stunningly beautiful, simple book that chronicles the dialog between Cutler and the little happy guy. I've taken to leaving the book alongside our large bathtub and dipping into both simultaneously. Very peaceful.
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