Sun. November 5, 4:30PM
Meet Matthieu Ricard, the happiest man in the world
Matthieu Ricard, Buddhist monk and right-hand man of the Dalai Lama, gives us an exclusive talk and meditation, on how altruism and kindness are key to face today’s challenges.
Ever since leaving his scientific career in biochemistry behind to become a Buddhist monk, Matthieu Ricard has been exploring happiness as both a fundamental aspect of human existence and a subject of scientific inquiry, advocating for altruism.
What is altruism? It is a disinterested concern for the good of others, a motivation whose aim is to increase the well-being of others.
According to Matthieu Ricard, Buddhist monk, activist, photographer and scientist, altruism can serve as a valuable perspective for guiding our choices, whether they are immediate or have far-reaching consequences, whether they pertain to our professional or personal lives.
In an increasingly difficult world, what if kindness and altruism could have the greatest positive impact on our individual lives and by extension on society as a whole?
Join us on November 5 as Matthieu Ricard does us the honour of coming to TheMerode for an enlightening talk and meditation on the power of altruism on ourselves, society and on the environment.
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Matthieu Ricard
