Matthieu Ricard

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Scientist
gptkb:photographers
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Mind_and_Life_Institute
gptkbp:awards gptkb:International_Award_for_Outstanding_Contribution_to_the_Promotion_of_Peace
The 2015 Global Peace Award
gptkbp:birth_date February 15, 1946
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Aubenas,_France
gptkbp:children gptkb:None
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:Matthieu_Ricard_Foundation
gptkb:Richard_Davidson
gptkbp:famous_quote " Altruism is the most important thing in life."
" Happiness is a skill that can be developed."
" The mind is like a garden, it needs to be cultivated."
gptkbp:field Neuroscience
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Matthieu Ricard
gptkbp:influence Western understanding of Buddhism
Public perception of happiness
Scientific community's view on meditation
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:His_Holiness_the_Dalai_Lama
gptkb:Dilgo_Khyentse_Rinpoche
gptkbp:involvement Environmental conservation
Humanitarian work
Education initiatives
Health initiatives
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Buddhism
Books on happiness
Meditation research
gptkbp:language gptkb:French
English
Tibetan
Nepali
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:French
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Happiness:_A_Guide_to_Developing_Life's_Most_Important_Skill
The Art of Meditation
Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World
gptkbp:occupation Ph D in molecular genetics
gptkbp:philosophy gptkb:Buddhism
Mindfulness
Altruism
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:Happiness
gptkb:Compassion
Meditation effects on the brain
gptkbp:residence gptkb:India
gptkb:Nepal
gptkbp:spouse Not applicable
gptkbp:website https://www.matthieuricard.org
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mind_and_Life_Institute
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6