Archive for 2014
On Forgiveness
By Matthieu Ricard on July 28, 2014Forgiveness does not mean that we forgive the act perpetrated, but rather, that we forgive the imperfection that lies within most of us. It is also about recognizing the potential for change. With this view, even if the person does not regret his action and does not seem to be changing his attitude and behavior, forgiveness is still possible...
Sights of Bhutan, by Matthieu Ricard
By Matthieu Ricard on July 23, 2014The monumental dzong of Paro, Bhutan, was originally built in 1646, but it had to be restored on several occasions after it was damaged by fire and earthquakes. Bhutan, 2014. Primitive forest, during a pilgrimage to Chumbu (Chumophuk or Chimpu), a sacred place four-hour walk up from Paro valley, along the Doteng, between 8000 and 9300 f...
Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche by Matthieu Ricard
By Matthieu Ricard on July 16, 2014Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Yangsi (Orgyen Tendzin Jigme Lhundrup) se tientaux côtés de la statue en terre et en cire de son prédécesseur Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991), l’un des plus grands maîtres du bouddhisme tibétain. Paro Kyichu, Bhutan, April 2014. Buddhist monks and nuns, led by their abbot Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, perfo...
Black and White landscape by Matthieu Ricard
By Matthieu Ricard on July 08, 2014The Himalayan region
Protect the high seas
By Matthieu Ricard on June 30, 2014Support the petition addressed by the Global Ocean Commission to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon: Help secure a living ocean, food and prosperity - propose a new agreement for high seas protection in September 2014 Providing us with food, fresh water, energy, medicine, the oxygen in every second breath we take, and even our ho...
Canyon of Maipo, Chile, by Matthieu Ricard - 2
By Matthieu Ricard on June 22, 2014
Views of the Andes by Matthieu Ricard
By Matthieu Ricard on June 16, 2014
Canyon of Maipo, Chile, by Matthieu Ricard - 1
By Matthieu Ricard on June 05, 2014
Sikkim landscapes by Matthieu Ricard - 2
By Matthieu Ricard on May 12, 2014Stupa containing the relics of the great spiritual teacher Jamyang Khyentsé Chökyi Lodrö (1893-1959), at the scred site of Tashiding in Sikkim Yangthang Rinpoche, an 85 year-old Sikkimi lama who lived in Tibet for a long time; in Yuksam, Sikkim, March 2014. Prayer flags around Kathog lake, Yuksam, Sikkim
Sikkim landscapes by Matthieu Ricard - 1
By Matthieu Ricard on May 03, 2014Forest near Darjeeling, India The Kanchenjungna mountain range in the Sikkim reagion rises over 2,600 feet (seen from the village of Pelling, March 2014) Tyrant Flycatcher on a tree in bloom, Sikkim