The Application of the 21th Royal Working Principle : Working with Happiness

Abstract

          This study aimed to analyze the application of the 21st Royal Working Principle: Working with Happiness. The objectives were: (1) to analyze the philosophical dimensions of working with happiness, (2) to examine the approaches for applying the 21st Royal Working Principle at individual, organizational, and societal levels, and (3) to propose new knowledge derived from its application at these levels. The research employed documentary research and philosophical research methodology through Buddhist philosophical analysis, hermeneutics, and reflexive thinking. The findings indicated that working with happiness integrated values and meaning into work, corresponding with Buddhist philosophy and Western concepts. Moreover, the principle could be practically applied across multiple levels, ranging from individuals, organizations, and communities to sustainable development at the societal and global scales. In addition, the study generated new knowledge in the form of the HAPPY Model, which comprised Harmony, Altruism, Purpose, Participation, and Yield of Well-being, all interconnected as mechanisms that transformed work into a source of happiness, meaning, and sustainable quality of life.