Quotes about the organization
“Project Happiness is doing some amazing things.”
- Lori Deschene, Founder, Tiny Buddha
“Your life, your life story, your journey, what you have come through and what you are on your way to — perfectly prepares you to be a part of Project Happiness.”
- Lisa Nichols, author
“A unique global ‘Curriculum on Happiness” to be taught in schools across the world.”
- The Times of India
I fully endorse Project Happiness and view it as one of the most worthwhile projects I have seen.”
- Ralph A. Wolff, President and Executive Director, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
“The 7 Doors Project explores the idea of your real and lasting happiness, regardless of the circumstances around you. Behind each of the seven doors is an opportunity to explore an aspect of your own path to happiness.”
- Yes! Magazine
“A curriculum for everlasting happiness.”
- Hindustan Times
Quotes about the film
“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
“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/education activist
“Project Happiness takes high school students on an extraordinary journey to India to meet His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, in order to discuss the nature of happiness. But the real journey these students take is a pilgrimage inward, deep inside themselves to explore the ultimate questions of meaning and purpose in their lives.”
- Varun Soni, Dean of Religious Life, University of Southern California
“(a) remarkable journey of self-discovery.”
- Tibet Today
“Project Happiness is a journey applicable not only to graduating high school students, but people of all ages.”
- USC Daily Trojan
“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 XIVth Dalai Lama
“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
““The innate beauty, energy, intelligence, joy, caring and visible transformation of these people is captivating and deeply encouraging.”
- Light of Consciousness
Quotes about the book
“A warm, loving and delightful book filled with useful tools for creating inner happiness and satisfying relationships.”
Meng Chade-Tan, “Jolly Good Fellow”/Head of Personal Growth, Google
“I HAVE thoroughly read their education curricula and handbook for youth and literally couldn’t put it down…I’m a big fan of the way Project Happiness puts forth “by kids for kids” experiential tidbits so kids can begin to piece together their puzzles and figure it out for themselves… (the) color-soaked handbook of whimsy and fun does just that, with socio-emotional lessons drawn from research in positive psychology and strength-based character development, giving kids the TOOLS to build emotional resiliency on their own, with their own exercises to engage with, in their own conversational language of youth culture.”
- Amy Jussel, Executive Director, Shaping Youth
“Perhaps one of the most important books recently created, Project Happiness provides real solutions for the problems plaguing our youth. In our virtual reality, in which success is measured by test scores and materialism, this book teaches youth how to identify their strengths and find genuine pleasure in being who they are, how to really bond with family and friends, and how to belong and contribute to safe, compassionate and exciting groups and communities, ranging from athletics to religious. Project Happiness is unlike any other book found in a classroom. It is a beautifully designed book, visually exciting and friendly, but it also addresses one of the greatest barriers that youth face – how to be truly happy in very demanding and stressful circumstances. ”
- Carol Pertofsky, Director Health Promotion Services, Stanford University