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hat do Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam teach us about the concept of happiness? What do these ancient traditions hold in common about this often elusive state of being, and what are their greatest points of difference? How do they define happiness? Is happiness the purpose of life, or is it a reward only available after life?
How Do You Pursue Happiness?
Recent Publications
Children and Childhood in American Religions
Whether First Communion or bar mitzvah, religious traditions play a central role in the lives of many American children. In this collection of essays, leading... more
Children and Childhood in World Religions
This volume contains selections from the central scriptures and texts of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Confucianism, and Buddhism pertaining to the... more
Featured Speaker
Jonathan Sacks
Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks will address "The Pursuit of Happiness in the Jewish Perspective" October 17-18. He has been Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth since September 1991, the sixth incumbent since the role was formalized in 1845. Rabbi Sacks began his second decade of office with a call to "Jewish Responsibility" and a renewed commitment to the ethical dimension of Judaism.News & Events
The Pursuit of Happiness Lecture Series 2010
