Role of Meditation in Achieving Gross National Happiness

In: Gross National Happiness: Practice and Measurement: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Gross National Happiness. Thimphu, Centre for Bhutan Studies 2008, pp. 218-228 . ISBN 978-99936-14-52-4

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Abstract

There are many components and factors through which Gross National Happiness can be realized. But this paper attempts to explore the role of meditation in achieving Gross National Happiness. In general terms, happiness is defined as a positive mental state, the opposite of suffering. If Gross National Happiness is to be achieved by every citizen, then basic meditation practice needs to be introduced in educational institutions like schools and colleges, community temples and farm houses as a part of their daily programmes.