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Gross National Happiness Gets Renewed Focus During Global Crisis

First Posted: 06/07/09 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 02:20 PM ET

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If the rest of the world cannot get it right in these unhappy times, this tiny Buddhist kingdom high in the Himalayan mountains says it is working on an answer.

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If the rest of the world cannot get it right in these unhappy times, this tiny Buddhist kingdom high in the Himalayan mountains says it is working on an answer.
If the rest of the world cannot get it right in these unhappy times, this tiny Buddhist kingdom high in the Himalayan mountains says it is working on an answer.
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11:29 AM on 05/07/2009
As long as there are people who are drawn to groups like the Repugs, they will fight that concept tooth & nail. They believe they are the only ones who deserve to be happy even though I am sure they are so filled with negative energy, real happiness can't be found. Superficial, momentary happiness but nothing long lasting.
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