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12 books with a reading profile close to The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama XIV. Inward-looking, contemplative and clear-cut; an easy read.

1

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

by Dalai Lama XIV

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, philosophy

In 2015, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu met in Dharamsala to discuss the nature of human contentment during a week of dialogue.
2

The Ragamuffin Gospel

by Brennan Manning

Also inward-looking and clear-cut · personal growth, philosophy

Brennan Manning argues that the traditional Christian landscape is often cluttered by legalism and the exhausting pursuit of moral perfection.
3

Entering the Now (Power of Now)

by Eckhart Tolle

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, personal growth

Eckhart Tolle argues that human suffering stems from a compulsive identification with the analytical mind and a constant psychological drift into the past or future.
4

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Also inward-looking and contemplative · personal growth, philosophy

Thich Nhat Hanh presents mindfulness as the practice of maintaining full awareness in the present moment, rather than a secluded ritual.
5

Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1

by Neale Donald Walsch

Also inward-looking · personal growth, philosophy

Neale Donald Walsch says that in 1992, in a moment of frustration, he wrote an angry letter to God, and found himself writing an answer.
6

A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"

by Marianne Williamson

Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, personal growth

Marianne Williamson translates the metaphysical foundation of the 1976 text A Course in Miracles into a practical guide for daily living.
7

Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Also inward-looking and contemplative · personal growth, philosophy

Thich Nhat Hanh presents mindfulness as a practical physiological and mental habit rather than a secluded religious ritual.
8

Ego Is the Enemy

by Ryan Holiday

Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, personal growth

Ryan Holiday argues that an inflated sense of self-importance acts as a barrier to mastery and long-term stability rather than a fuel for achievement.
9

Art and Fear

by David Bayles

Also inward-looking · personal growth, philosophy

David Bayles and Ted Orland address the psychological hurdles inherent in the creative process, focusing on why many artists quit.
10

Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from the Power of Now

by Eckhart Tolle

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, personal growth

Practicing the Power of Now functions as a targeted manual for implementing the principle of present-moment awareness.
11

Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day

by Jay Shetty

Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, personal growth

Jay Shetty adapts his years of training in an Indian ashram into a manual for mental clarity and emotional regulation.
12

Notes on a Nervous Planet

by Matt Haig

Also inward-looking · self help, personal growth

Matt Haig examines the link between the acceleration of modern life and the rise of personal anxiety.

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