"Too much anger, too much hatred. Affection, compassion, the sense of community,honesty, truthfulness—these are the key elements to counter mental unhappiness." —XIV Dalai Lama
"It really has to do with taking care of other people, and doing things for others rather than yourself." —George Lucas
"The reality is, we can change. We can change ourselves. We can change our minds. We can change our hearts...and therefore the Universe changes." —Richard Gere
Happiness is a universal quest. But what does it really mean? In this award-winning documentary, youth from three continents interview George Lucas, Richard Gere and neuroscientist Richard Davidson on the nature of lasting happiness. Then, they travel to India for an unforgettable private audience with the XIV Dalai Lama. Through their eyes, gain a new perspective on how to expand happiness and live a meaningful life. Authentic happiness is not only possible - it's closer than you think.
Starring: Richard Gere, Richard Davidson, George Lucas, and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Producer: Randy Taran, Andrew Walworth, John Sorensen
Language: English
ISBN: 9781582703848
Runtime: 62 minute
Format: NTSC
UPC: 724868038486
Project Happiness is a wonderful film and a great achievement...the film has now become a curriculum used around the world to empower young people.
—George Lucas, Director
Project Happiness...provides an opportunity for people to look beyond narrow self-interests, to find out and consider what is of interest and benefit to others.
—Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Every young person who views this very special film will be moved by the honest intensity...This is an important film for everyone to see.
—Rosemary Fillmore Rhea, Association of Unity Churches International
This extraordinary uplifting documentary probes to the heart of what it takes to be happy.
—New Consciousness Review
Project Happiness explores what it means to be happy through a students' lens and challenges us all to question what makes us happy.
—Cindy Johanson, Executive Director of The George Lucas Educational Foundation
The innate beauty, energy, intelligence, joy, caring and visible transformation of these people is captivating and deeply encouraging.
—Light of Consciousness
I was deeply moved and inspired by the Project Happiness film and believe it's vitally important to bring it to as many teacher educators, teachers, and secondary students as possible. It fulfills a deep and unmet need in education and promises to reduce suffering and increase compassion, understanding and happiness for all who heed its message.
—Steven Gelb, Director of Research for the Leadership Institute & Associate Dean of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, University of San Diego
Randy Taran is the founder of Project Happiness, a non-profit organization that empowers youth and parents to create greater happiness in their lives through social and emotional learning. Randy is also the founder of Spring Communications, which develops and produces youth-oriented television and film programming. She has developed several peace related projects in collaboration with the Dalai Lama Foundation, Roots & Shoots and other grass-roots organizations.
