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Matthieu Ricard exhibits a "Hymn to Beauty" on the roof of the Grande Arche in Paris.
From April 13 to November 30, 2022, a unique photographic exhibition will pay tribute to the spiritual beauty of the human being, the beauty of altruism, the beauty of the wild side of the world. All these beauties that Matthieu Ricard explores through his numerous encounters and life experiences.
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blog
Training the mind to overcome prejudice
By Matthieu Ricard on March 04, 2022Social bonding is an essential and vital need for humans, bringing benefits to both physical and mental health as many studies have shown. Yet, in the age of social networks (which sometimes become « anti-social ») and an unprecedented ease of communication , the number of people who are isolated keeps climbing, leading to greater distrust a...
Story time with Matthieu Ricard: making altruism shine
By Matthieu Ricard on January 04, 2022In July 2021, Matthieu Ricard lent his voice to the animated video “How to build a more altruistic world”, in collaboration with Minimento. His aim is to explain with simple words what altruism is and provide ways of developing and nurturing this state of mind in our daily life. Discover it here Let's come back to some points cov...
Being and Transmitting (2) - Animal Welfare
By Matthieu Ricard on December 10, 2021Year-end celebrations are an opportunity to act together on social, economic and ecological issues. At our level, we can carry out simple and effective actions to make a change of culture happen. By choosing to buy locally, moderately and responsibly, [see previous blog], but also by avoiding the consumption of animal products produced ind...
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Thought of the week
Desire is the source of suffering both in this life and the next. Like moths drawn to the lovely candlelight that destroys them, people are attracted to the pleasing sound of flattery, enticed by the aroma of tobacco, the taste of meat, a lover's soft touch, and the caress of silken robes. Thus people are deceived and destroy the path to their own freedom.
Lured by the sweet sound of a lute, the deer is shot with poisoned arrows; the bee is drawn by the perfume of the flower and is ensnared in its petals; the fish is caught on the hook, unable to resist the taste of the bait; and the elephant, craving contact with its mate, perishes in the quicksand. Beings are enticed by the objects of the senses and are constantly bound up with them.
JIGME LINGPA (1729-1798), Commentary by Kangyur Rinpoche
Jigme Lingpa (rig dzin 'jigs med gling pa, 1729-1798) The Treasury of Precious qualities (yon tan rin po che'i mdzod), commented by Kangyur Rinpoche, Longchen Yeshe Dorje: Shambhala 2010, commentary on verse 5
Articles
Matthieu Ricard: ‘Eternity is awfully long, especially near the end’
Published on June 05, 2020
WGS 2018: World-Renowned Author opens Landmark Summit with Plea for Compassion and Altruism
Published on February 11, 2018Sharjah 24: Matthieu Ricard, philosopher and best-selling author of books on happiness and compassion, inaugurated the first day of the World Government Summit 2018 by asking the assembled audienc...
Videos
François Taddei & Matthieu Ricard explore how to take care of oneself, others and the planet
| 50'A path towards inner freedom, with Matthieu Ricard
| 1h35Right now in Karuna-Shechen
Despite the crisis, benevolent education continues!
Published on July 27, 2021For more than twenty years now, the notion of altruism, defined as selfless concern for the good of others, unites and inspires Karuna-Shechen’s benefactors, beneficiaries, volunteers and teams. It ...
The sacred bonds of Hinduism
Published on July 26, 2021Hinduism has many festivals and rituals. They celebrate the major stages of life as well as the deities and are an opportunity to spend time with loved ones. Among these celebrations, one, particularl...