Happiness Is Overrated
A clear and very accessible guide to basics of Buddhist psychology and mindfulness, this slender book is my new companion that I believe will become tattered with use. Cuong Lu offers brief lessons followed by suggestions for meditation. If you find yourself focused on finding happiness and alleviating suffering, I recommend exploring this book. It is perfect for beginning a mindfulness practice, and for dipping into again and again for renewal. Recommended by Nancy

Stop chasing happiness and reconnect to the meaning of each moment with this poignant guide, told through vignettes of life growing up as a Buddhist monk under the spiritual leader Thich Nhat Han.