The book of joy: lasting happiness in a changing world

Arrival: We are fragile creatures

Day 1: The nature of true joy

Why are you not morose?

Nothing beautiful comes without some suffering

Have you renounced pleasure?

Our greatest joy

Lunch: The meeting of two mischievous people is wonderful

Days 2 & 3: The obstacles to joy

You are a masterpiece in the making

Fear, stress, and anxiety: I would be very nervous

Frustration and anger: I would shout

Sadness and grief: The hard times knit us more closely together

Despair: The world is in such turmoil

Loneliness: No need for introduction

Envy: That guy goes past yet again in his Mercedes-Benz

Suffering and adversity: Passing through difficulties

Illness and fear of death: I prefer to go to hell

Meditation: Now I'll tell you a secret thing

Days 4 & 5: The eight pillars of joy

Perspective: There are many different angles

Humility: I tried to look humble and modest

Humor: Laughter, joking is much better

Acceptance: The only place where change can begin

Forgiveness: Freeing ourselves from the past

Gratitude: I am fortunate to be alive

Compassion: Something we want to become

Generosity: We are filled with joy

Celebration: Dancing in the streets of Tibet

Departure: A final goodbye

Joy practices.