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 ...

A molecular biologist turned Buddhist monk, described by scientists as “the happiest man alive,” demonstrates how to develop the inner conditions for true happiness.

Desde su creación, la asociación se ha comprometido a reducir la pobreza y permitir que las mujeres, los hombres y los niños más vulnerables expresen todo su potencial. Pero Karuna-Shechen no es sólo ...

All of Matthieu Ricard’s income from the sale of his books is donated to his humanitarian association, Karuna-Shechen.

Karuna-Shechen celebrates 25 years of altruism in action! Founded by Matthieu Ricard in 2000, Karuna-Shechen acts and advocates for a more altruistic world. Its story is one of altruism in motion, of ...

Cette année, nous avons la joie de fêter les 25 ans de Karuna-Shechen. C’est l’occasion de revenir sur cette belle aventure collective, marquée par l’engagement, la solidarité et des actions concrètes ...

Matthieu Ricard trained as a molecular biologist, working in the lab of a Nobel prize—winning scientist, but when he read some Buddhist philosophy, he became drawn to Buddhism. Eventually he left his ...

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche inspired Matthieu Ricard to create this anthology by telling him that ‟when we come to appreciate the depth of the view of the eight great traditions [of Tibetan Buddhism] and ...

Depuis sa création, l’association s’engage à faire reculer la pauvreté et à permettre aux femmes, aux hommes et aux enfants les plus vulnérables d’exprimer leur plein potentiel. Mais Karuna-Shechen, ...

A young Tibetan boy and girl at the school in Gemang, in eastern Tibet, one of those supported by the humanitarian program of Karuna-Shechen Commander un tirage sur PhotoBy A young Tibetan boy and ...

The memoirs of renowned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard and his extraordinary journey toward inner freedom and compassion in action. Matthieu Ricard began his spiritual transformation at the age of ...

This spectacular book invites the reader on a journey to a faraway exotic land and into an inner realm of spirituality. Photographers Olivier and Danielle Föllmi and Matthieu Ricard have dedicated ...