Episode 58: Understanding Gross National Happiness with Choening Dorji
“We value and prioritize Gross National Happiness over Gross National Product and we use that as a measurement to drive the development of our nation.”
In this episode and Part Three of our Bhutan series, Choening Dorji with MyBhutan, joins us alongside Co-Host Karen Darke to share her perspective on Gross National Happiness, a Bhutanese philosophy used by the government to provide for the well-being and happiness of the people. Choening also discusses:
4:00 - What is Gross National Happiness (GNH)
6:30 - How the development relates to business
9:20 - The 4 Pillars and 9 Domains of GNH
14:00 - How she experiences happiness in daily life in Bhutan
17:00 - Dogs of Bhutan
18:00 - How nature aligns with GNH
20:20 - How GNH is making an impact in people’s lives throughout the country
26:20 - An environment of happiness creates happiness
28:35 - Marketing in Bhutan and its effect on GNH
32:15 - Treating people with respect and kindness
36:40 - Challenges Bhutan is facing in terms of happiness
39:30 - Blessed to be born Bhutanese
41:40 - Advice for bringing this concept to the West
45:30 - How can others learn more about Gross National Happiness
47:50 - Closing remarks
See below for photos shared from the Bhutan adventure.
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