Women are the pillars of a fairer and more sustainable society. Aware of their potential for action, Karuna-Shechen supports them daily through its programs, in their quest for autonomy.
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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-,… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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.
True happiness comes from an essential goodness that deeply wishes for everyone to find meaning in their existence. It is a love that is always available, without ostentation or calculation. The unchanging simplicity of a good heart.
Matthieu RicardThe 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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Samjana Gurung est secrétaire du Conseil pour un Meilleur Avenir (BFC) dans la municipalité rurale de Bijaynagar à Kapilvastu, au Népal. Originaire du village de Chapha, son rôle est de s’as...
Nous sommes confrontés à une nouvelle forme de responsabilité : c’est que nos actions ont un impact considérable sur le sort des générations à venir, des êtres humains, des 8 Millions d...
