Our Chi For Yourself guest says there's a difference between the usual Western concept of happiness and the experience of deep contentment and joy. Dr. Thomas Bien uses the framework of Positive Buddhism as a spiritual guide to happiness. Dr. Bien has a private practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a leader in the field of mindful psychology and conducts workshops on mindfulness and meditation. He's also the author of numerous scientific articles and book chapters on spirituality and addiction. Thomas Bien is the author of "The Buddha's Way of Happiness:Healing Sorrow, Transforming Negative Emotion, and Finding Well-being in the Present Moment."
