I am currently reading "How to Practice The Way to a Meaningful Life" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In the introduction he describes two ways to happiness. The first external (materialistic) and the second through mental development, which yields inner happiness. He says external happiness cannot last long without its counterpart. I see it as that feeling that something is missing. "Despite the most luxurious surroundings, you cannot be happy. However, if you have a piece of mind, you can find Happiness even under the most difficult circumstances."
I find that peace of mind is essential to a human being. How can one sleep at night knowing he has done another wrong. I find society values material wealth more than spiritual (mental) wealth. Just as you study in order to better yourself in society, you must study and work in order to achieve peace of mind...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama actually has a web site! www.dalailama.com/
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