Matthieu Ricard is the main coordinator for Karuna-Shechen, a charitable non-profit association with branches throughout the world. Karuna-Shechen provides education, medical and social services, care of the elderly, and assistance to individuals in need.
To learn more, check the “Humanitarian” section, or visit directly www.karuna-shechen.org.
http://www.radio-canada.ca/emissions/second_regard/2009-2010/Entrevue.asp?idDoc=105505
Interview on meditative practice with Matthieu Ricard. Scientist, doctor in genetics, he has participated for several years in various scientific research on the impact of meditation. For him, this practice is more a tool of personal development: it is a path to peace in the world.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xc5sgd_matthieu-ricard-1-5-train-your-mind_tech
"Train your mind, change your brain"
Projects links
http://www.karuna-shechen.org
Humanitarian projects in the Himalayan region.
Buddhism links
http://www.songtsen.org/
Dedicated to the preservation and support of Tibetan culture and wisdom.
Photographic links
http://www.photoby.fr/
Collection of photographs sold as fine-art prints by photo printing artist Fanchon Lavigne.
Photographic links
http://www.follmispirit.com/
The work of photographer Olivier Föllmi and his ‘Wisdoms of Humanity’ project.
Video links
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/matthieu_ricard_on_the_habits_of_happiness.html
Matthieu Ricard on ‘Habits of Happiness.’
Video links
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1424079446171087119&q=user%3A%22Google+engEDU%22&hl=en
Matthieu Ricard on ‘Change your Mind Change your Brain: The Inner Conditions for Authentic Happiness.’
Video links
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3ioft_matthieu-ricard-le-bouddhisme-et-lo_events
Interview (in French) with Matthieu Ricard, by Guido Ferrari.
Video links
http://www.buddhistmedia.com/uitzending.aspx?lIntYear=2001&lIntType=0&lIntEntityId=50
Film by Matthieu Ricard about his teacher Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Narrated by Richard Gere.
Video links
http://video.google.fr/videoplay?docid=-8093699829364187229&hl=fr
National Geographic documentary in which Wade Davis, accompanied by Matthieu Ricard, examines Buddhist practice in the Himalayas.
Science links
http://www.mindandlife.org/
Collaboration and research partnership between modern science and Buddhism.
Science links
http://www.pnas.org/content/101/46/16369.full
Publication on the effects of meditation on the brain by Antoine Lutz, Lawrence L. Greischar, Nancy B. Rawlings, Matthieu Ricard, and Richard J. Davidson.