Buddhism and Happiness

Do you come to Buddhist practices in order to find greater happiness? We'll discuss what happiness might be, and some pitfalls with it, then turn to some early Buddhist ideas of happiness, and how they might impact our lives today.

[Correction pointed out to me by Michael Carano: "Ignorance is bliss" is a quote by Thomas Grey. George Orwell's quote is "ignorance is strength". It's been too long since I read 1984!]

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Suttas mentioned:

Happiness (Dhp.): https://suttacentral.net/dhp197-208/e...
Extinguishment is Bliss: https://suttacentral.net/an9.34/en/su...
Spiritual: https://suttacentral.net/sn36.31/en/s...
The Discourse about Bhaddiya: https://suttacentral.net/ud2.10/en/an...
Half the Holy Life: https://suttacentral.net/sn45.2/en/bodhi

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