The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

Written by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams

Narrated by Hannah Gatti

In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu traveled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness' 80th birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: How do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? 

They traded intimate stories, teased each other continually, and shared their spiritual practices. By the end of a week filled with laughter and punctuated with tears, these two global heroes had stared into the abyss and despair of our time and revealed how to live a life brimming with joy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Raphael's Enterprise Audio
• Release date: Apr 17, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664960503

Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and a beacon of inspiration for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. He has persistently reached out across religious and political lines and has engaged in dialogue with scientists in his mission to advance peace and understanding in the world. In doing so, he embodies his motto: “My religion is kindness.”  

Reviews for The Book of Joy

[Fabian Seewald · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

That was a gift... taking us through the eight pillars of joy and countless stories of two amazing global leaders Narrated in an Intriguing way