The Book of Joy cover art

The Book of Joy

 Preview
Try Premium Plus free
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection - including bestsellers and new releases.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, celeb exclusives, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
£8.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.

The Book of Joy

By: Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu
Narrated by: Douglas Carlton Abrams, Francois Chau, Peter Francis James
Try Premium Plus free

£8.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.

Buy Now for £12.99

Buy Now for £12.99

Confirm Purchase
Pay using card ending in
Switch payment method
By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. Please see our Privacy Notice, Cookies Notice and Interest-based Ads Notice.
Cancel

About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

Two spiritual giants. Seven days. One timeless question.

'The ultimate source of happiness is within us.' (Dalai Lama)

'We grow in kindness when our kindness is tested.' (Desmond Tutu)

Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have been friends for many, many years. Between them, they have endured exile, violence and oppression. And in the face of these hardships, they have continued to radiate compassion, humour and, above all, joy.

To celebrate His Holiness's 80th birthday, Archbishop Tutu travelled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala. The two men spent a week discussing a single burning question: how do we find joy in the face of suffering?

This book is a gift from two of the most important spiritual figures of our time. Full of love, warmth and hope, The Book of Joy offers us the chance to experience their journey from first embrace to final goodbye.

©2016 Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu (P)2022 Penguin Audio Alternative & Complementary Medicine Meditation Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Religious Studies

Listeners also enjoyed...

 God Has a Dream cover art
An Introduction to Buddhism cover art
The Light We Give cover art
The Art of Living cover art
Areté cover art
The Essence of Happiness cover art
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck cover art
Gratitude in Life's Trenches cover art
Wait cover art
The Call to Unite cover art
Awareness cover art
The Four Agreements cover art
The Untethered Soul cover art
Every Day a Friday cover art
Change Your Thoughts—Change Your Life cover art
The Fifth Agreement cover art
All stars
Most relevant  
Relax and enjoy the wisdom of two great spiritual leaders. Well written and read book.

Joyful

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
wonderfully performed by the narrators, it gives an insight into what it means to truly live the well known advice and to do so in the face of true adversity.

powerful and inspiring

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Two inspirational men. It was a joy to listen to. The actors reading the parts of the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu were great and gave the book a special element. One to listen to over and over. Thanks.

Amazing book

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I loved this book, it was beautifully written and read and the words are a lifetime of practice. I hope you find as much joy in this book as I have done. I will revisit this when I feel the need to do so. X

This one is a keeper, revisit and practice…

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
The category this book should be found in is the “help others” section.

Heraclitus once said “no man steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he is not the same man.”
The exact same can be said for this book.

My second read, and I had the Audible reading it to me as I was following along on hardback. Depending where you are in your life and what is going on in the world, a repeated read of this is recommended, because just like stoicism is a corrective behavioural system, this book is also a type of operating system.

If you’re a “self help” consumer, then much of what you have learnt is in this book, but it’s more powerful because you get a perspective from a couple of fellas that the self help movement was built around.

Stories that captivate and tools that will help you operate. It’s a thought provoking, action taking, humble making and above all else, a joyous read.

Help others

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
A lovely book written with love, laughter and one that teaches as well as gives you joy

A great read

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Beautifully narrated and a wonderful book sharing the wisdom and secrets to a joyful and peaceful life. I’ve listened to it twice already as it’s a handbook for living that offers new wisdom each time a listen.

Wonderful guidance and insight.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I have enjoyed this audio book immensely. Light hearted, profound and has helped me put things into perspective. I hope to grow and be the best version of myself that is possible . Heading the words of two great men . Thank you so much….

Amazing

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Neither pious nor overly religious, this is a book which talks to the heart and the head simultaneously. I'd recommend everyone read it. This audio book production is also excellent and very listenable.

This is a book we all ought to read. It is a joy!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Whether you have a faith or not, the wise words and best practices in this book are life changing.

life changing

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews