Deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny,&nbsp;Mission:&nbsp;JOY is&nbsp;a documentary with unprecedented access to the unlikely friendship of two international icons who transcend religion: His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu.&nbsp; In their final joint mission,&nbsp;these beloved spiritual leaders and self-described mischievous brothers give a master class in how to create joy in a world that was never easy for them. They offer neuroscience-backed wisdom to help each of us live with more joy in the face of all of life's challenges. Inspired by&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestseller&nbsp;The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in&nbsp;a&nbsp;Changing World, and consisting largely of never-before-seen footage shot over 5 days at the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamsala, the film invites viewers to join these Nobel Peace Prize winners behind the scenes as they impart with genuine affection, mutual respect and a healthy dose of teasing, lessons gleaned from ancient traditions, the latest cutting-edge science and unparalleled lived experience.&nbsp;

FILM: Mission: Joy - Finding Happiness in Troubled Times

Deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu share science-backed wisdom of how to live with joy in troubled times.

With genuine affection, mutual respect and a healthy dose of teasing, these two unlikely friends, His Holiness the Dalai Lama &amp; Archbishop Desmond Tutu, impart lessons gleaned from lived experience, ancient traditions, and the latest cutting-edge science regarding how to live with joy in the face of all of life’s challenges from the extraordinary to the mundane. After the live Watch Party on Feb 15, the audience and guest speaker and Impact Producer Jolene Smith gathered for a 1-hr virtual movieclub-style discussion of Mission: Joy and its themes: - What is joy for you?- How do you create joy for yourself and others?- What came up for you while watching the film? Enjoy some discussion excerpts.

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