Buddhability Short: One Simple Way to Increase Your Joy

Buddhability Short: One Simple Way to Increase Your Joy

From Buddhability by SGI-USA

May 8, 2026 · 9 min · Season 2 · Episode 242

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of appreciation in enhancing our happiness.

Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about the role appreciation plays in our happiness. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org Resources: The Power of a Grateful Heart The New Human Revolution , vol. 17, p. 72. A Foundation for Your Life , pp. 52–53.

Topics covered

  • Buddhism
  • happiness
  • appreciation
  • mental health
  • spirituality

Keywords

  • Buddhism
  • joy
  • appreciation
  • happiness
  • mental health
  • spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SGI-USA

Books & works: The Power of a Grateful Heart, The New Human Revolution , vol. 17, p. 72, A Foundation for Your Life , pp. 52–53

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