One Book - Book Club
Leader - Barry Russell
Leader - Barry Russell
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams
Over the course of four sessions and through lively, friendly and focussed discussions, participants in the One Book - Book Club meet to gain a greater understanding of the ideas presented in just one book. This activity may be of interest to individuals who would enjoy:
- discussing one book over the course of 4 meetings, beginning in January 2026
- listening and discussing (in a non-judgemental fashion) the perspectives of other participants.
This year’s One Book – Book Club selection is The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World. In this book we get to "listen in" as Nobel Peace Prize recipients, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, meets with the Archbishop Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid and human rights activist. In this book we will read about their insights on the Nature of True Joy, how to confront to obstacles of joy, and learn about the Eight Pillars of Joy.
The Book of Joy is a very accessible and readable book and should serve as a springboard for many interesting discussions.
Before signing up for this year's One Book – Book Club, do some research to determine if this year's selection is one you would enjoy reading and discussing over the course of 4 meetings. There are on-line reviews of The Book of Joy as well as excerpts from the book.
If you think you would enjoy discussion topics such as…
Each evening will begin at 7 PM and last 1 ½ to 2 hours.
This book is also available in audiobook format. There is a cap of 8 participants. Participants will be asked to read approximately 90 pages of The Book of Joy before each meeting.
- discussing one book over the course of 4 meetings, beginning in January 2026
- listening and discussing (in a non-judgemental fashion) the perspectives of other participants.
This year’s One Book – Book Club selection is The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World. In this book we get to "listen in" as Nobel Peace Prize recipients, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, meets with the Archbishop Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid and human rights activist. In this book we will read about their insights on the Nature of True Joy, how to confront to obstacles of joy, and learn about the Eight Pillars of Joy.
The Book of Joy is a very accessible and readable book and should serve as a springboard for many interesting discussions.
Before signing up for this year's One Book – Book Club, do some research to determine if this year's selection is one you would enjoy reading and discussing over the course of 4 meetings. There are on-line reviews of The Book of Joy as well as excerpts from the book.
If you think you would enjoy discussion topics such as…
- Should seeking joy play an important role in our lives?
- Does religion or any other spiritual practice have a critical role in creating a sense of joy?
- Should schools be a place where children are taught deeper human values? If so, what should those values be?
- Is forgiveness a pillar of joy?
Each evening will begin at 7 PM and last 1 ½ to 2 hours.
This book is also available in audiobook format. There is a cap of 8 participants. Participants will be asked to read approximately 90 pages of The Book of Joy before each meeting.