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THIMPHU, Bhutan (RNS) In a country that prides itself on measuring quality of life in terms of "Gross National Happiness," this small Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas seems to have a problem: at least half its citizens aren't happy, according to it's own measurements. By Vishal Arora.
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Culture,
Social Issues
Beliefs:
Buddhism
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bhutan, buddhism, gnh, happiness, happiness index, karma
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