

[Unedited] The Dalai Lama, Jonathan Sacks, Katharine Jefferts Schori, and Seyyed Hossein Nasr with Krista Tippett
12 snips Sep 25, 2014
The Dalai Lama, Jonathan Sacks, Katharine Jefferts Schori, and Seyyed Hossein Nasr explore the concept of happiness and its various meanings in Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. They discuss the paradox of affluence, the connection between beauty and virtue in Islam, and the role of the body in happiness. They also delve into the definition of happiness, the balance between rights and responsibilities, and the importance of compassion in overcoming hatred.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Happiness in Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
02:29 • 9min
Shifting Focus: From the 'Good Life' to Human Happiness
11:29 • 8min
The Paradox of Affluence
19:22 • 29min
The Connection Between Beauty, Virtue, and Happiness in Islam
48:31 • 6min
Exploring the Concept of Beauty and Spirituality
54:11 • 2min
The Definition of Happiness: Rights and Responsibilities
56:01 • 27min
The Role of the Body in Happiness
01:22:44 • 16min
Compassion and Overcoming Hatred
01:38:34 • 16min