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Tools & techniques for a happier life

Explore the extraordinary potential of the human mind for achieving day-to-day wellbeing and happiness. An amazing speaker line-up Special guest, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and East Timor President, Dr Jose Ramos-Horta, leads a faculty of over 50 expert speakers.

• World leaders in psychology – Dr Martin Seligman, founder of Positive Psychology; and Professor Daniel Gilbert, best-selling author of Stumbling on Happiness
• Two extraordinary contemplatives – Tenzin Palmo, best known for her 12 years in solitary retreat in a cave in the Himalayas; and Matthieu Ricard, dubbed by research scientists as “the happiest man in the world”
• 10 overseas speakers including Tal Ben-Shahar, Harvard University’s most popular lecturer, and world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Richard J Davidson
• Leading Australia speakers including World Vision’s Rev Tim Costello, Choir of Hard Knocks founder Jonathon Welch and pioneering neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo

Happiness & Its Causes was sold out in 2006 and 2007. Don't miss out in 2008! Book now to ensure your place at the world's pre-eminent forum on the tools and techniques for a happier life. Register before 14th March 2008 and save $100 off the registration price.

The Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists (AABCAP) is an endorsing body for the conference which is accredited for professional development points. The Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists (AABCAP) members are entitled to a 10% discount on the conference fee.

Date: 8-9 May 2008
Location: Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
Phone: (02) 9021 8810
Website: www.happinessanditscauses.com.au