Archive du blog pour Matthieu Ricard

Meditation on joy and impartiality – 3

There are many beings in this world who possess immense qualities and benefit others in multiple ways. Let’s sincerely rejoice in their accomplishments, and wish that their qualities may never decline but endure and grow. The capacity to celebrate the …

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Meditation on compassion – 2

Altruistic love turn into compassion when confronted with the suffering of others. Compassion is the wish that others may be free from suffering and its causes. For this to happen, we must be concerned about the fate of the other, …

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Meditation on altruistic love -1

To cultivate altruistic love, we must first become fully aware of our own desire to be free from suffering and to experience well-being. This step is especially important for those who have a negative image of themselves or have suffered …

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A Meditation on Optimism

Sit comfortably and breathe calmly and naturally. For a few moments, focus your attention on the going and coming of the breath. Be aware of the sensation created by the passage of air into the nostrils. Be aware of the …

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Religion and Spirituality: Acknowledging Interdependence

“Religion” comes from the Latin word religare which means to link, connect, or relate to. Thus, the view in each religion depends on what one is connecting with.

In the case of theistic religions, one establishes a link with God, …

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Encouraging Cooperation

‟Cooperation and partnership are the only routes that offer any hope for a better future for all humanity.” – Kofi Annan

The French anthropologist Joel Candau wrote that ‟Our species is the only one where strong, fair, diverse, risky, extended, …

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