#141. Matthieu Ricard: The ‘World’s Happiest Man’ Redefines Happiness

What is the difference between happiness and pleasure? What can we learn from an ordained Buddhist monk?

Today’s conversation with an ordained Buddhist monk known as 'The World's Happiest Man' will redefine what happiness is and how we can sustain true happiness despite the ebbs and flows of life. 

Matthieu Ricard is an ordained French Buddhist monk, humanitarian, internationally best-selling author, photographer, and scientist. 

Matthieu received his PhD in molecular genetics under the 1965 Nobel Prize Laureate Francois Jacob, then declared his independence from the prestigious academic life to become a Buddhist monk the day after he received his doctorate by booking a one-way flight to India. 

Matthieu was the Dalai Lama’s official French interpreter and his humanitarian efforts also led to his homeland’s awarding him the French National Order of Merit.

Expect to learn about the the difference between happiness and pleasure, the wisdom of a Buddhist monk, how to be happy, what is enlightenment, the Buddha Nature, how to do compassion meditation, the scientific evidence of altruism, and more. 

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Show Notes

Matthieu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthieu_ricard/?hl=en-gb

Matthieu’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthieu_ricard?lang=en

Matthieu’s Website: https://www.matthieuricard.org/en/

Matthieu’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthieu-Ricard/author/B001IO9SGO?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Buy NEW Book: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262048293/notebooks-of-a-wandering-monk/

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