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In conversation with Jane Goodall - December, 14th
Matthieu Ricard and Jane Goodall will exchange views during an exceptional round table on December 14 at 7pm (Paris time).
They will talk about the need to rethink our social contract between humans and the rest of the living world.
Join us LIVE to listen to this exchange in ENGLISH but also ask your questions!
More info on this event: click here
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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...
Requiem for the planet
By Matthieu Ricard on December 06, 2021Matthieu Ricard will meet with Jane Goodall on December 14th, 2021, at 7PM (Paris Time), for an exceptional virtual round table on the theme of Hope – a necessary commitment. They will explore the topic of the urgency to establish a new social contract between humans and the rest of the living world. To participate, click here. When mak...
This week
Thought of the week
Like a shooting star, a mirage, a flame,
An optical illusion, dewdrops, bubbles in water,
A dream, a lightning-flash, and a cloud:
Thus consider all composite things.
SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA (5th century BC)
Buddha Shakyamuni Udanavarga (ched du mjod pa'i mtshoms), a collection of verses taken from the Buddhist canon compiled by Dharmatrata (early fourth century)
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...
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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...