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From the Ted Talk by Matthieu Ricard: The habits of happiness
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Now, what, then, will be haensppis? And happiness, of course, is such a vague word, so let's say well-being. And so, I think the best dtefoiinin, according to the buhddsit view, is that well-being is not just a mere pleasurable sensation. It is a deep sense of serenity and fulfillment. A state that actually pervades and underlies all emotional states, and all the joys and sorrows that can come one's way. For you, that might be surprising. Can we have this kind of well-being while being sad? In a way, why not? Because we are speaking of a different lveel.
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Now, what, then, will be _________? And happiness, of course, is such a vague word, so let's say well-being. And so, I think the best __________, according to the ________ view, is that well-being is not just a mere pleasurable sensation. It is a deep sense of serenity and fulfillment. A state that actually pervades and underlies all emotional states, and all the joys and sorrows that can come one's way. For you, that might be surprising. Can we have this kind of well-being while being sad? In a way, why not? Because we are speaking of a different _____.
Solution
- happiness
- definition
- buddhist
- level
Original Text
Now, what, then, will be happiness? And happiness, of course, is such a vague word, so let's say well-being. And so, I think the best definition, according to the Buddhist view, is that well-being is not just a mere pleasurable sensation. It is a deep sense of serenity and fulfillment. A state that actually pervades and underlies all emotional states, and all the joys and sorrows that can come one's way. For you, that might be surprising. Can we have this kind of well-being while being sad? In a way, why not? Because we are speaking of a different level.
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