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Jeff Foster graduated in Astrophysics from Cambridge University in 2001. Several years after graduation, following a period of severe depression and illness, he became addicted to the idea of 'spiritual enlightenment', and embarked on an intensive spiritual search which lasted for several years.
Ed Diener, Ph.D., ("Dr. Happy"), speaking to his research on happiness that spans over three decades. He discusses the link of "reverse causality" between positive emotions and positive character.
Can individual happiness and societal happiness increase? The science of subjective well-being—happiness, life satisfaction and positive feelings—has grown enormously in the last decade.
- Why is happiness important? - What contributes to happiness personally and in society? - What are the positive outcomes associated with increased levels of happiness? - Is there an optimal level of happiness? Professor Ed Diener, world’s foremost expert on the science of happiness and life...
Venerable Thubten Chodron speaking on Bodhicitta and relationships.
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