GNH is a philosophical concept, idea and ideology which embraces (follows) every aspect of development policies in Bhutan. GNH is policies for people to make them happy and for the nation to attain the development in the sense it should focus on the balance between a spiritual and material development. Former Prime Minister Lyonchen Jigme Y. Thinley (2004); Gross National is a unique and primary development philosophy initiated by the His…
Category: Gross National Happiness (GNH)
Characteristics and Types of Marriage
Like family, marriage is another important social institution. Marriage and family are two aspects of the same social reality i.e. the bio-psychic and social instincts of man. Marriage is one of the most ancient, important, universal, and indispensable social institutions which has been in existence since the inception of human civilization. For detail click the link https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/marriage/marriage-characteristics-and-types-of-marriage/6177/ 647
GNH and other development philosophies
The other developmental philosophies that can be compared with GNH as a development philosophy are: Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW)/ Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) Green GDP (Eco-friendly) Genuine Savings (GS) Ecological Footprint (EF) Human Development Index (HDI) Living Planet Report (LPR) Happy Planet Index (HPI) Millennium Development Goals and Indicators (MDGs) 1. Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW)/ Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) The Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW),…
What is GNH?
Gross National Happiness (GNH) is Bhutan’s development–philosophy. It teaches us about the important of balancing needs of the body and mind, respect for our culture and the environment and to become good, responsible citizens of Bhutan. What are the 4 pillars and 9 domains of GNH? The 4 pillars of pillars of GNH are all about: Good Governance, preservation of culture, sustainable socio-economic development and preservation of environment. Sustainable socio-economic…
Where is a Happiness?
We are a human being. We look for happiness. But have you ever question where does happiness comes from? When do we feel happy in a day? How can we achieve happiness? However, some argue that happiness lies in the hand of an individual. How far is it true is yet to experience? In life experiences gives us true natural essence of suffering and worldly affairs. Happiness is a key…