Happiness depends on many factors, from obvious things, like enjoying good health and close relationships, to others that might not seem immediately intuitive, like engaging in generous behavior. Some of these can be learned or cultivated, and courses that teach positive mental habits – like appreciating things that matter or avoiding dwelling on setbacks – have demonstrated measurable improvements in wellbeing.
幸福取决于诸多因素，既有身心健康和亲密关系等显而易见的因素，还有些因素也许看起来不那么直观，比方说从事慷慨行为。其中有些可以学习和培养，事实证明教授积极思维习惯——比方说学会欣赏重要事务或避免纠结于挫折——的课程已经对幸福造成了重大改变。达赖喇嘛最近在伦敦开办了一系列类似课程，上述课程由我协助创建的幸福行动机构负责开发。