Bhutan and GNH
GNH is how Gross National Happiness is referred to in the kingdom of Bhutan and a picture book, or a series of picture books, for children about GNH is the assignment given to me by the Secretary of Education of that country.
You might imagine that the subject - the desire on the part of the king and his government that happiness of all Bhutanese be of foremost importance - could be elusive. Afterall, happiness is pretty subjective.
If you imagine thusly, you would be right and wrong. You would be right in that I had no idea when I first arrived in the country how I would find evidence of GNH. You would wrong,though, in thinking happiness to be elusive in a country that is neither hurried or harried.
Bhutan appears to be a gentle country with the tenets of Buddhism as it's foundation. Kindness and respect for others and the enviroment in which one lives appear to be rich soil for happiness.
posted by amcam at
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I can't wait to see and hear more... I need to be less haurried & harried in my life.
Anne,
What an impressive project, one that speaks highly of your talents in that you have been asked to take on such a noteworthy undertaking. Your photography is excellent, capturing the character of people and place. One thing I am curious about. Do you know anything about the children's education? Best wishes, Betty
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