Buddhism and happiness
January 27th, 2010 | No Comments
Buddhism and happiness
Perhaps more than any other religion, Buddhism is associated with happiness. According to Buddhist thinking, happiness and sorrow are our own responsibility – and completely within our control.
“Buddhists say everything comes from the mind,” says Venerable David Lungtok, a Buddhist monk currently living in Sydney. “If we train our mind properly, happiness will be the result.”
It seems like quite a claim – that mental training can make you happy, no matter what happens to you.
But it’s a claim that’s backed up, not only by two and a half thousand years of religious tradition, but a growing body of research.
So what is it about Buddhism, exactly, that helps you feel happy whatever the circumstances?
And if you’re not a Buddhist, can its teachings still help you move towards a happier life?
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