What is it, how can we best pursue it, why should we? Supporting the study of these and related questions at Middle Tennessee State University and beyond. PHIL 3160 – Philosophy of Happiness - "Examining the concept of human happiness and its application in everyday living as discussed since antiquity by philosophers, psychologists, writers, spiritual leaders, and contributors to pop culture."
Kill 'em with lovingkindness, eh? The Onion is brilliant, but frankly I haven't found many Buddhists who could really deliver a heavy Happiness payload, not at least by my standards of happiness (as not just a reduction of suffering but a positive increase of delight). HHDL always strikes a delighted pose, but he seems exceptional.
Dammit Brennan! I was on my way here to post that same thing!
ReplyDeleteMe too! Brennan's line is much better than mine though.
ReplyDeleteKill 'em with lovingkindness, eh? The Onion is brilliant, but frankly I haven't found many Buddhists who could really deliver a heavy Happiness payload, not at least by my standards of happiness (as not just a reduction of suffering but a positive increase of delight). HHDL always strikes a delighted pose, but he seems exceptional.
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