The Ultimate Happiness Prescription

7 Keys to Joy and Enlightenment

Happiness is something everyone desires. Yet how to find happiness - or even if we deserve to - remains a mystery. Still more mysterious is the secret to a lasting happiness that cannot be taken away. In The Ultimate Happiness Prescription, best-selling author Deepak Chopra shows us seven keys to uncover the true secrets of joy in the most difficult times.

The goal of life is the expansion of happiness, he contends. But in today's demanding world, that goal seems elusive, if not impossibly out of reach. Society reinforces the belief that fulfillment comes from achieving success, wealth, and good relationships. Yet Chopra tells us that the opposite is true: all success in life is the by-product of happiness, not the cause.

So what is the cause? The Ultimate Happiness Prescription shares spiritual principles for a life based on a sense of your "true self" lying beyond the ebb and flow of daily living. Simple daily exercises lead to eliminating the root causes of unhappiness and letting a deeper level of bliss unfold.

After all avenues to happiness have been explored and exhausted, only one path is left: the journey to enlightenment.

In The Ultimate Happiness Prescription, the daunting and exotic challenge of finding enlightenment becomes accessible step by step. We are taken on an inspiring journey to the true self, the only place untouched by trouble and misfortune.

On the way we learn the secrets for living mindfully and with effortless spontaneity. Now happiness is no longer hostage to external events but an experience we carry with us always. As Chopra inspiringly concludes, "Everything we fear in the world and want to change can be transformed through happiness, the simplest desire we have, and also the most profound."

©2009 Deepak Chopra (P)2009 Random House

Critic reviews

"Deepak is both my medical doctor and my spiritual mentor. There is no one whose advice I prize more highly. Over the years, he has been a source of immense happiness for me, and now, with The Ultimate Happiness Prescription, he can be one for you as well." (Wayne Dyer)

Absolute must read for all on spiritual awakening

Absolute must read for all on spiritual awakening. This is healing and enlightening and really touched my soul.

THIS BOOK SAVED MY LIFE- BUY NOW

I am not being dramatic. This book introduced me to the practice of meditation and, over time with devotion, it has healed me from depression, anxiety, & substance abuse.

Beginning to understand these concepts will transform your life.

Please, download and read this book- listen to it many times.

With love,

Jen

life changing

I started practising the teaching everyday. At first it was terrible to look inside at the mess. As time goes on, I am starting to realize that this is an important part of becoming content and fulfilling my life's purpose and finding joy. thank you Mr. chopra

Insightful

The wisdom of Deepak Chopra comes through clearly in this audiobook. Provides practical approaches for anyone to apply. Its the kind of audiobook you can listen to over and over and get something new out of it each time.

Good advice

Deepak presents a prescription that makes sense, in fact seems like it should be common sense (sadly, it's not). My only criticism is his admonition not to label experiences as betrayals. But some experiences can only be described that way. I think his point is not to get STUCK in victim consciousness. Otherwise, it's good advice from a good doctor.

Exceptional

Deepak Chopra simplifying how to get the most out of life.. Straightforward, no nonsense ,equation to happiness.. I should have downloaded this years ago.

Life changing

I have read and listened to this book many times. I have also gifted several copies to friends and family. I love Deepak's voice on the audible version, but make sure to also buy a paper copy so you can go back and carefully process the thoughts presented therein. If applied, its teachings could be life changing.

A comforting, wise and uplifting book

Where does The Ultimate Happiness Prescription rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best

Who was your favorite character and why?

N/a

Have you listened to any of Deepak Chopra’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

They are all useful

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

Strive for peace not happiness

Any additional comments?

Change your thoughts and change your life

Awesome book

I love deepak chopra this book is nothing short of amazing! Can’t wait to read another one!

This is a great listen

I really enjoyed the book and the suggestions in this book. The only issue was that Dr Chopra is a little monitone so You can tune it out if you are doing something else while listening