Plaidoyer pour le bonheur

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Never has happiness, both as an emotional and physical state, been so widely discussed. Matthieu Ricard is a compelling voice on the subject, uniquely bridging eastern and western thought. In this accessible work, he offers a straightforward assessment of creating true and lasting happiness by addressing the pursuit of a meaningful life at its core—the strengthening of inner conditions that foster genuine happiness. Ricard guides readers in forming new patterns of interaction with themselves and the world, starting with 20 minutes of daily mind training and meditation. He has been featured in numerous prestigious publications and has served as an interpreter for the Dalai Lama, collaborating with influential thinkers like Brian Greene and Daniel Goleman. Alongside his father, he co-authored the French bestseller that has been translated into 21 languages and also collaborated on a book with astrophysicist Trinh Xuan Thuan. Acclaim for his work highlights his grace and clarity, offering exciting ideas and practical tools for self-understanding and relationship building. Ricard illustrates how self-preoccupation leads to detrimental urges that hinder genuine liberation, demonstrating that contentment is possible even in unpleasant circumstances. A Buddhist monk with a Ph.D. in cellular genetics, he has dedicated his life to humanitarian projects in Nepal.