Mindfulness of Happiness

Plain-language summary

A short conceptual paper co-authored with leading contemplative scientists arguing that happiness is a trainable form of attention, not a lucky mood.

Abstract

A theoretical article positioning contemplative practice and happiness science within a shared frame — the mindful cultivation of happiness as a trainable capacity, not a mood.

Research themes

• Happiness
• Mindfulness
• Happytalism
• World Happiness Foundation

Related

• → Concept: happytalism
• → Concept: fundamental-peace

How to cite

William Van Gordon, Edo Shonin, Paul Gilbert, Luis Miguel Gallardo (2023). Mindfulness of Happiness. Mindfulness.

@article{Gallardo2023_mindfulnessofhappiness,
  author = {William Van Gordon and Edo Shonin and Paul Gilbert and Luis Miguel Gallardo},
  title = {Mindfulness of Happiness},
  journal = {Mindfulness},
  year = {2023},
}