“No matter who it is you meet, know that they have already walked several times through hell,” writes French poet Christian Bobin. Our Parisian brothers and sisters, those who lost their lives, those who were seriously injured, their relatives and …
Read moreThe Path from Personal Transformation to Societal Change – Part 1
Is human nature inherently egoistic or altruistic?
Despite the violence and conflict that we constantly see in the media, studies show that violence has diminished continually over the past few centuries. Our everyday existence, too, is often filled with cooperation, …
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The practice of mindfulness, based in particular on the method of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and has become immensely successful.
Over the last 30 years, it has gained worldwide recognition and interest, not only …
How Altruism Can Save the Planet – Part 2
In July, Matthieu Ricard and Mark Tercek, president and CEO of Nature Conservancy and author of “Nature’s Fortune: How Business and Society Thrive by Investing in Nature,”
engaged in a question and answer dialogue about the benefits of altruism and …
How Altruism Can Save the Planet – Part 1
In July, Matthieu Ricard and Mark Tercek, president and CEO of Nature Conservancy and author of “Nature’s Fortune: How Business and Society Thrive by Investing in Nature,”
engaged in a question and answer dialogue about the benefits of altruism and …
Landscapes, by Matthieu Ricard – 2

Purmamarca near Juyjuy, Argentina, May 2015…
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Salinas Grandes, Juyjuy district, Argentina, May 2015

Portugal, Algave coast, June 2015…
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Monsoon clouds over Nepal.…
Read moreSacred Dances, by Matthieu Ricard – 2
During the public rehearsal of an annual festival of sacred dances at Shechen Monastery in Nepal, the dancers do not wear masks or costumes but add multicolored scarves to their monastic dress. Here, they practice the dance of one of …
Read moreSacred Dances, by Matthieu Ricard – 1
During the public rehearsal of an annual festival of sacred dances at Shechen Monastery in Nepal, the dancers do not wear masks or costumes but add multicolored scarves to their monastic dress. Here, they practice a dance in honor of …
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