Rekhi Centre of Excellence
for the Science of Happiness
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
VISION AND MISSION
Vision
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“Developing the centre of excellence as a Lab for the science and art of happiness by cultivating its scientific perspective through research, academic program, practice and outreach.”​
Mission
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The mission of the centre is to help for a transformative journey by (a) developing insight into self & awareness for and about others; (b) sustained positive feeling for all & adaptability to stressful experience; (c) imbibing between-ness with compassion, interpersonal skill & within-ness with passion, wisdom; and (d) enabling the weak & evolving all with a sense of satisfaction
Happiness: As we understand…
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It’s a medium through which we develop insight, awareness & wisdom than just calmness, comfort or peace
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It’s a medium through which we understand ‘self’, ‘others’ & garner strength to evolve with sustained relationship
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It’s a process & not simply a target to achieve
Our focus at the Rekhi Centre:
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To develop the ‘science of happiness’ that broadens our intellectual, social & emotional resources
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To attempt to use ‘happiness’ as a driver of innovation & as a social quality for community growth and connection with nature
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To provide a direction to bring power to the new generation to fight poverty, help sustain health & strength to the weak
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To help evolve this science with a trans-disciplinary approach & a deliverable outcome
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