The Book on Happiness

By B. Yin R. and Bô Yin Râ

Book Overview

In The Book on Happiness B Yin R guides the reader to a new and deeper understanding of the spiritual laws at the root of happiness. He stresses the importance of finding happiness in this life; it is happiness that gives life its meaning and lifts it out of drudgery and pain. Happiness here on earth is the basis for happiness in life beyond.

B Yin R defines happiness as the joy that comes from creative endeavor whether through work, the building of a loving relationship or, most fulfilling of all, the development of one's inner self. Happiness is not given to us by luck or fate; rather, it must be actively sought and forged out of whatever circumstances life gives us--even the most difficult. We must turn our thoughts to beauty, strength and soundness, transforming ourselves into "solid optimists" so that we become magnets of good fortune.

Creating happiness is our moral duty: It is a responsibility we have to both ourselves and others. Since we are part of a greater web of life, everything we do as individuals affects the balance of the whole world. As more people develop their capacity for happiness, the waves of their cumulative energy go forth to renew all humanity.

E.W.S., Publisher

The Kober Press's translations of the books of B Yin R are the only English translations authorized by the Kober Verlag, Switzerland. The Kober Verlag publishes the books of B Yin R in the original German and has protected their integrity since B Yin R 's lifetime.

Contents: Prelude. Creating Happiness as Moral Duty. "I and "You." Love. Wealth and Poverty. Money. Optimism. Conclusion

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0915034042
• ISBN13: 9780915034048
• Release Date: December 1994
• Publisher: Kober Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Happiness that Lasts

Be surprised to read that it is our duty to be happy. Learn the simple truth behind happiness. Once you learn how your thoughts, words, and deeds affect your fellowman as a whole, you will realize the awsome responsibility you have in your daily life. Know the reason why we must have wealth and poverty. Be informed of the "spiritual value" of money and of the responsibility in the dispensation thereof. BYR explains what "spiritual love" entails, and tells of the power behind it. How to be healthier in body and mind is also covered.

One of my favourites

"People who are looking for a certain luxury are searching for that commodity, not for happiness".The true source behind honest HAPPINESS is made clear; as BYR states elsewhere in about these words: the "fulfilling transformation from 'work' into 'a work'....". An incredible book and definitely worthwhile reading.Further: about the innocent, open-minded exploring, happy behaviour of the child and the obligation for us to create our own happiness (it doesn't "luckily reach us" while it "does reach others") -- always in an "eternal focus", so that it is of benefit to the individual now and after this life - and to the contemporary world around him.

This book is alive

This book can provide every reader with a deep insight into human happiness, very much forgotten in today's lifestyle. Every new reading of this book helps making a little step toward our own positive strength and building our own living happiness that would not vanish after external circumstances are changed. Moreover, a rare knowledge, independent on any belief or illusive appearance of social masks. It is simply good to know that somebody with such insight had existed and left the way behind himself. The translation of this book is poetic and rich, truly enjoyable for reading.

What life is all about!

This should be the bible that guides people to better understand what life is all about and help in examining our daily lives and guide us in everything we do.This book is a ray of hope in pitch darkness.