"What emerges is a panoramic vision and road map for us to overcome the barriers that hinder our liberation. “It is our hope,” they write, “that this book will clarify the means for freeing ourselves from the causes of suffering.” ..."
Why Meditate Working with Thoughts and Emotions by MatthieuRicard, Sherab Chodzin Kohn Paperback, 200 Pages, Published 2010 by Hay House ISBN-13: 978-1-4019-2663-2, ISBN: 1-4019-2663-0
" Â Â Â Â Â Why meditate? On what? And how? In his latest book Why Meditate?âan instant bestseller in the author’s native FranceâMatthieu Ricard aims to answer these very questions. Â Â Â Â Â As a molecular geneticist turned Buddhist monk, Ricard brings a wholly unique perspective to the practice of meditation. Often referred to as “the happiest man in the world,” he advises us in the ways to imbue our lives with a true sense of s ..."
The Quantum and the Lotus A Journey to the Frontiers Where Science and Buddhism Meet by MatthieuRicard, Trinh Xuan Thuan Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2004 by Broadway Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4000-8079-3, ISBN: 1-4000-8079-7
"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 life in science to study with Tibetan teachers, and he is now a Buddhist monk and translator for the Dalai Lama, living in the Shechen monastery near Kathmandu in Nepal. Trinh Thuan was born into a Buddhist family in Vietnam but became intr ..."
Beyond the Self(Reprint) Conversations between Buddhism and Neuroscience (The MIT Press) by MatthieuRicard, Wolf Singer Paperback, 296 Pages, Published 2018 by Mitpress ISBN-13: 978-0-262-53614-1, ISBN: 0-262-53614-5
"Converging and diverging views on the mind, the self, consciousness, the unconscious, free will, perception, meditation, and other topics.Buddhism shares with science the task of examining the mind empirically; it has pursued, for two millennia, direct investigation of the mind through penetrating introspection. Neuroscience, on the other hand, relies on third-person knowledge in the form of scientific observation. In this book, Matthie ..."
Happiness a Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill by MatthieuRicard Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2013 by Atlantic Books ISBN-13: 978-0-85789-930-9, ISBN: 0-85789-930-9
"Although we are materially better off than ever before, surveys show that we are depressed and listless. In his revolutionary book, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard shows that happiness is not just an emotion, but a skill that can be developed. Free of jargon, Happiness contains simple exercises that will train the mind to recognize and pursue happiness by concentrating on the fundamental things in life and in doing so change the way we vi ..."
Tibet(Reprint) An Inner Journey by MatthieuRicard, Ami Guichard Paperback, 232 Pages, Published 2012 by Thames & Hudson ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28905-1, ISBN: 0-500-28905-0
"“A unique combination of intimate close-ups, awe-inspiring landscapes, and ancient religious rituals. Unbelievably colorful.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Tibet is the Roof of the World, a place where you feel that you arein the sky just as much as you are on the earth. The intense blueness of space contrasts sharply with the deep green of eastern Tibet’s rolling grasslands and the mineral colors of the west with its expanses of barren rock ..."
"Leading thinkers from a range of disciplines discuss the compatibility of power and care, in conversation with the Dalai Lama.For more than thirty years, the Dalai Lama has been in dialogue with thinkers from a range of disciplines, helping to support pathways for knowledge to increase human wellbeing and compassion. These conversations, which began as private meetings, are now part of the Mind & Life Institute and Mind & Life Europe. T ..."
Altruism(Reprint) The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World by MatthieuRicard Goleman, Daniel Goleman, Jesse Browner Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2007 by Little, Brown And Company ISBN-13: 978-0-316-16725-3, ISBN: 0-316-16725-8
"Paperback. Pub Date :2007-1-1 Pages: 281 Publisher: Oversea Publishing House Never has happiness as an emotional and physical state of being been so widely discussed Matthieu Ricard is one of the most compelling voices on the subject. and one of. the few who can bring together the teachings of eastern and western thought. In this accessible new work. Ricard provides a straightforward assessment of how to create true and lasting happines ..."
"Author, philosopher, and Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard has spent decades collecting these colorful stories and profound teachings of Patrul Rinpoche, one of the most impactful teachers and thinkers in the Tibetan tradition from the nineteenth century. Few Buddhist meditation masters continue to have the influence that Dza Patrul Rinpoche, active in the nineteenth century, has to many Buddhist practitioners today. A wandering yogi, ..."
"The author of the international bestseller Happiness makes a passionate case for altruism -- and why we need it now more than ever. In Happiness, Matthieu Ricard demonstrated that true happiness is not tied to fleeting moments or sensations, but is an enduring state of soul rooted in mindfulness and compassion for others. Now he turns his lens from the personal to the global, with a rousing argument that altruism -- genuine concern for ..."
""Wherever he goes, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what meditation is, how it is done and what it can achieve. In this authoritative and inspiring book, he sets out to answer these questions. Matthieu Ricard shows that practising meditation can change our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. He talks us through its theory, spirituality and practical aspects of deep contemplation and illustrates each stag ..."
Motionless Journey(1st Edition) From a Hermitage in the Himalayas by MatthieuRicard, John Canti Hardcover, 128 Pages, Published 2008 by Thames & Hudson ISBN-13: 978-0-500-54352-8, ISBN: 0-500-54352-6
"A sublime photographic record of Ricard's yearlong retreat in the foothills of the Himalayas.A photographer and Buddhist monk, Matthieu Ricard recently spent one year in retreat at the hermitage of Pema Osel near Kathmandu. Surrounded by spectacular scenery, nestled between lush valleys and the towering Himalayas, Ricard meditated daily, waiting for the light that illuminates the path to awakening.Each day from his sublime viewpoint, he ..."
"A COLLECTION OF INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SCIENTISTS AND ECONOMISTS IN DIALOGUE WITH HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR A MORE ALTRUISTIC ECONOMYCan the hyperambitious, bottom-line-driven practices of the global economy incorporate compassion into the pursuit of wealth? Or is economics driven solely by materialism and self-interest? In Caring Economics, experts consider these questions alongside the Dalai Lama in a wide ..."
On the Path to Enlightenment(1st Edition) Heart Advice from the Great Tibetan Masters by MatthieuRicard Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2013 by Shambhala ISBN-13: 978-1-61180-039-5, ISBN: 1-61180-039-0
"This anthology reflects the different stages of the spiritual journey in the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, as told through a dynamic selection of teachings from the great masters of all times. Best-selling author Matthieu Ricard was inspired to put together this compilation by a meeting he had with the Tibetan spiritual master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, who told the author, "When one realizes the depth of view of the various schools of T ..."
"In Search of Wisdom is a book born of the friendship of three gifted teachers, exploring the universal human journey and our quest for meaning and understanding. This translation of the French bestseller brings readers an intimate, insightful, and wide-ranging conversation between Buddhist monk and author Matthieu Ricard, philosopher Alexandre Jollien, and psychiatrist Christophe André. Join these three luminaries as they sha ..."
Altruism The Science and Psychology of Kindness by MatthieuRicard Paperback, 736 Pages, Published 2018 by Atlantic Books ISBN-13: 978-0-85789-701-5, ISBN: 0-85789-701-2
"The concern for the well-being of others could be the saving grace of the 21st century. Matthieu Ricard's Altruism, an erudite, brilliantly ranging synthesis of philosophy, psychology and ages old wisdom, is a radical call to kindness, which has the potential as a new global movement to answer the biggest problems of our time: the economy in the short term, life satisfaction in the mid-term, and the environment in the long term. As the ..."
Beyond the Self(1st Edition) Conversations between Buddhism and Neuroscience (The MIT Press) by MatthieuRicard, Wolf Singer Hardcover, 296 Pages, Published 2017 by The Mit Press ISBN-13: 978-0-262-03694-8, ISBN: 0-262-03694-0
"Converging and diverging views on the mind, the self, consciousness, the unconscious, free will, perception, meditation, and other topics.Buddhism shares with science the task of examining the mind empirically; it has pursued, for two millennia, direct investigation of the mind through penetrating introspection. Neuroscience, on the other hand, relies on third-person knowledge in the form of scientific observation. In this book, Matthie ..."
A Plea for the Animals The Moral, Philosophical, and Evolutionary Imperative to Treat All Beings with Compassion by MatthieuRicard Hardcover, 352 Pages, Published 2016 by Shambhala ISBN-13: 978-1-61180-305-1, ISBN: 1-61180-305-5
"A powerful and wide-ranging indictment of the treatment of animals by humans--and an eloquent plea for animal rights.Every cow just wants to be happy. Every chicken just wants to be free. Every bear, dog, or mouse experiences sorrow and feels pain as intensely as any of us humans do. In a compelling appeal to reason and human kindness, Matthieu Ricard here takes the arguments from his best-sellers Altruism and Happiness to their logical ..."
Monk Dancers of Tibet(1st Edition) by MatthieuRicard Hardcover, 128 Pages, Published 2003 by Shambhala ISBN-13: 978-1-57062-974-7, ISBN: 1-57062-974-9
"In the midst of the devastation that has been wrought on their culture, the monk dancers in the Shechen monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, are devoted to preserving the sacred dances central to the Tantric tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The dances, which originated in India and flourished for centuries in Tibet, are teaching stories—each mask, costume, movement, and gesture has a specific significance and embodies the values of Buddhism. Th ..."
"The most groundbreaking meeting of Eastern philosophy and Western culture to date.In this father-son dialgue, Revel and Ricard explore the most fundamental questions of human existence and the ways in which they are embraced by Eastern and Western thought. In this meeting of the minds, they touch upon philosophy, spirituality, science, politics, psychology and ethics. They raise the enduring questions: does life have meaning? Why is the ..."