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On Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, 2024, the third edition of the Altruistic Encounters took place at the GoodPlanet Foundation. This weekend was dedicated to reflection, inspiration, and altruistic action, bringing together individuals committed to building a more supportive and peaceful world.

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The need for altruism

By Matthieu Ricard le 15 May 2024

This is an extract from Matthieu Ricard’s book Altruism, Little, Brown and Company editions We need a unifying concept, an Ariadne thread that will allow us to find our way in this labyrinth of serious, complex preoccupations. Altruism is this thread that will allow us naturally to connect the three scales of time— short-, middle-,…

Changing oneself to better change the world

By Eva Franchomme le 30 Nov 2023

Excerpt from Se changer, changer le monde, (To change oneself, change the world) with Matthieu Ricard, Christophe André, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Pierre Rabhi, Éditions L’Iconoclaste. Changing the world, in my view, boils down to transforming oneself to better serve others. While avoiding changing the world in a destructive manner, devastating our environment, exploiting animals, and causing…

Hatred does not cease by hatred

By Matthieu Ricard le 24 Oct 2023

Vanaresi, December 2010 « Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. » Bouddha Shakyamouni In the tragic days we are living through, it is important to emphasize that one can feel a deep aversion towards barbarism and fanaticism and do everything possible to counteract them, without succumbing to…

Biography

Matthieu Matthieu Ricard, born in France in 1946 and son of French philosopher Jean-François Revel and painter Yahne Le Toumelin, is a Buddhist monk, author of books, translator and photographer.

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One of the great lessons I learned from the years spent in retreat in mountain hermitages, meditating and contemplating the wild nature, and on the contrary, being immersed in the chaos of modern life, is that of simplicity.

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The world’s happiest man? Matthieu Ricard on the secrets of a serene, successful, satisfying life

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The Buddhist monk and bestselling author’s latest book tells the story of his spiritual journey. He discusses joy, suffering and how to foster happiness and health Photograph: Magali Delporte/The Guardian Interview by Emma Beddington, for The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/18/the-worlds-happiest-man-matthieu-ricard-on-the-secrets-of-a-serene-successful-satisfying-life I get anxious about interviews, I tell Matthieu Ricard moments after he appears on my computer screen…

“Happiest Man In The World” Shares 9 Incredibly Simple Yet Effective Tips To Become Happier

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Article by Andréa Oldereide and Dominika, for Bored Panda. https://www.boredpanda.com/tips-how-become-happier-matthieu-ricard/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic Matthieu Ricard, often hailed as “the happiest man in the world,” is a remarkable figure whose life and teachings have captivated the world’s attention. With a background as a molecular biologist, the 77-year-old’s journey took an extraordinary turn when he left behind a promising scientific…

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