A Culture of Happiness

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Practical principles for fostering happiness at scale are presented by the program director of Bhutan's Gross National Happiness Center, the only nation measuring progress through its citizens' happiness. Despite numerous programs targeting individual well-being, the question remains: are we truly any happier? Can one achieve happiness in a society riddled with dysfunction and inequity? While the pursuit of happiness is celebrated, designing environments conducive to happy lives is crucial. Personal happiness initiatives are beneficial but insufficient without structural reforms. Using Bhutan as a case study, Tho Ha Vinh, the country's first Gross National Happiness program director, illustrates how happiness principles should apply to individuals, families, and communities collectively to create fulfilling lives. Many believe we are in a transitional period where our survival hinges on reimagining societal living. Gross National Happiness offers an innovative development approach that prioritizes the interconnected happiness of all and the well-being of all life forms. This book provides practical methods for strategic thinkers and change-makers to implement the Gross National Happiness framework, fostering positive change in schools, businesses, and communities.