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Watch Matthieu Ricard’s talk on altruism
Last month, we had the honour of hosting Matthieu Ricard, writer, humanitarian and Buddhist monk. He spoke on altruism, describing how it can be the best response to the suffering of our times. We share the full talk here. Enjoy watching! You can find out more about Matthieu Ricard here.
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What does it mean to be the world’s happiest man?
Robert Marx, Co-Lead for the Sussex Mindfulness Centre and Anna-Maria Frastali, psychology graduate intern, write about Matthieu Ricard, author, humanitarian and monk, who joins us for a rare public online talk on 4 June. Every year the United Nations present a report with the world’s happiest countries. In their latest report, the role of benevolence and altruism are especially highlighted. Apparently, across countries, helping others without expecting something in return leads to happiness. Not only the recipients of altruism experience an improved wellbeing, but the individuals who help others also report increased wellbeing. It shouldn’t be surprising then, that Matthieu…