An event like no other Everyone wants to be happy. So why is it that there is such little understanding of what causes us to be happy? His Holiness the Dalai Lama and a faculty of expert speakers from Australia and overseas will explore the techniques for achieving peace and happiness at this ground breaking event – the 2nd International Conference on Happiness & Its Causes. Two day conference featuring up to 50 leading minds from psychology, science, philosophy, and religion Pre-conference workshop by best-selling author of The Art of Happiness, Dr Howard Cutler Post conference workshops on Positive Psychology, Cognitive Therapy, meditation and more Your potential to be happy Science has recently embraced the notion that the mind can be trained. Could it be that we could train our mind to be happy – to enhance our ability to think positively, diminish our negative emotions and be less affected by the events going on around us? This conference will present the tools and techniques for leading a happier life. Learn how to: enhance your happiness at home boost your productivity at work improve your relationships enhance your ability to mentor young poeple How you will benefit A unique opportunity for personal and professional development Learn skills to enhance happiness and well being – for yourself and others Gain an understanding of key issues underlying cognitive therapy, positive psychology and Eastern philosophy Change your life in 2 days! An extraordinary exploration of human happiness continues! This ground-breaking conference continues the fascinating examination of the tools and techniques for leading a happier life that began in 2006 at the 1st International Conference on Happiness & Its Causes. A capacity audience of over 500 people were captivated by a debate that spanned the disciplines of psychology, science, philosophy and religion.   The 2007 event promises to be bigger and more exciting with: 2,000 delegates a faculty of up to 50 international and local speakers an event that will be a focus of Australian and international media Witness a unique dialogue A special highlight of the conference will be a dialogue between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and a group of eminent Australians on key issues that are impacting on the happiness of individuals and society as a whole. The discussion will be moderated by ABC Television's Geraldine Doogue. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will entertain and enthral you Hear the unique perspectives of those who are recognised leaders in the service of others. Hear the candid thoughts of the Dalai Lama on contemporary issues of Australian society that will be relevant to you, your family and your work. The Dalai Lama will be at the event - live and in person and on-stage - from 9am to 11am on Day Two. The Dialogue with the Dalai Lama will follow a special 45 minute address exclusively for conference delegates. This event will sell-out. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you confirm your attendance as soon as possible.

Special Guest   His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Spiritual leader of the Tibetan people Nobel Peace Prize Winner   Keynote Speakers Dr Howard C Cutler, Psychiatrist, Arizona, USA International Best-Selling Author: The Art of Happiness   Geraldine Doogue, Presenter, ABC Television Dr Corey Lee M Keyes, PhD, Associate Professor, Emory University, Atlanta, USA The Hon Malcolm Turnbull, MP, Federal Electorate of Wentworth Venerable Robina Courtin, Director Liberation Prison Project, USA & Aust Ross Gittins, Economics Editor, Sydney Morning Herald Clive Hamilton, Executive Director, The Australia Institute; Author: Growth Fetish and Affluenza Stephanie Dowrick, Interfaith Minister, Author: Forgiveness and Other Acts of Love Petrea King, Founder and CEO, The Petrea King Quest for Life Centre Professor Gordon Parker, Executive Director, Black Dog Institute   Rachael Kohn, Presenter, The Spirit of Things, ABC Radio National Linda Burney, MP, Canterbury Electorate, NSW, former Director General for the NSW Department of Aboriginal Affairs Pru Goward, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, HREOC Garry McDonald, Board Member, beyondblue; Actor