Mindfulness classes: Can you teach people to be happy?

The Dalai Lama has given his blessing to a new course of evening classes available throughout the UK which promises to make participants happier and the world a better place.

The classes, designed by the Action for Happiness organisation, are said to improve state of mind, compassion and social trust.

The Dalai Lama spoke to the BBC's home editor, Mark Easton.

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