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.
Relive the weekend in video: here
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-,…
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…
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…
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.
"Forgiving is not saying, 'It's nothing, I forgive you.' It is saying, 'I have suffered, but I forgive you.'"
Christophe AndréThe 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…
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…
Le changement climatique n’est pas seulement un problème pour l’avenir. Il a des conséquences chaque jour, partout. Le changement climatique a de lourdes conséquences sur la Terre et constit...
La question n’est plus seulement théorique : nous avons le pouvoir de détruire ou de préserver cette biosphère. Notre responsabilité s’en trouve immensément accrue et nous ne pouvons pas ...
