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Bhutan: The Land of Serenity
Matthieu Ricard
Tucked away between China and India in the heart of the Himalayas, Bhutan remains a uniquely distinct country. Few photographers have been granted permission to reside in this long-inaccessible kingdom, now a democracy, where life quietly unfolds to the rhythm of traditions amidst the magnificent, unspoilt landscape. Nearly thirty years ago, Matthieu Ricard, a Buddhist monk and photographer, went to Bhutan to study with Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, a highly revered Tibetan Buddhist master.He spent eight years in Bhutan with him, and has continued to return to the 'land of the thunder dragon' - or Druk-yul as Bhutan is known in Bhutanese - throughout his life, discovering on each occasion more of its invaluable treasures. As a Buddhist monk, he has not only witnessed private religious ceremonies, the life of a great Buddhist master, and exceptional works of art, but has also participated in the daily lives of local villagers. His encounters and experiences are recorded here in this exceptionally beautiful book, a sublime voyage to the heart of Bhutan, a land where spirituality and daily life are intimately linked.
Thames and Hudson 2008
978-0-500-51448-1
Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill
Matthieu Ricard
In this revolutionary look at happiness, Matthieu Ricard draws from works of poetry and fiction, Buddhist thought, contemporary Western psychological and scientific research, and personal experience. He weaves an inspirational and forward account of how we can begin to rethink our realities in a fast-moving modern world. With lessons and exercises that blaze a clear path for readers, this is an eloquent and ground-breaking guide to a happier life.
Little Brown 2006
The Monk and the Philosopher
Jean-François Revel and Matthieu Ricard
A dialogue between father and son: a world-famous philosopher and pillar of French intellectual life and his son, a scientist who gave up his career to become a Buddhist monk, discuss the meaning of life. They engage East with West, ideas with life, and science with humanities, providing wisdom on how to enrich the way we live our lives.
Schocken Books 1998