Matthieu Ricard

In Altruism, Matthieu Ricard embarks on an enlightening journey through the depths of human nature, proposing that a genuine concern for the well-being of others is not just an ethereal ideal but a practical necessity for the modern world. Drawing from diverse fields such as philosophy, psychology, and time-honoured wisdom, Ricard masterfully navigates the reader through a compelling synthesis that...

Although we are materially better off than ever before, surveys show that we are depressed and listless. In his revolutionary book, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard demonstrates that happiness is not just an emotion, but a skill that can be developed. Free of jargon, Happiness contains simple exercises that will train the mind to recognise and pursue happiness by concentrating on...

Wherever he goes, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what meditation is, how it is done and what it can achieve. In this authoritative and inspiring book, he sets out to answer these questions. The Art of Meditation shows that practising meditation can change our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Matthieu Ricard talks us through...

Furry polar bears, playful sea otters, slow sloths, prickly porcupines, and slimy snakes are just a few of the many animals we share our world with. And even though we might not look the same or have the same needs as our animal neighbours, we have more in common with them than we might think. Through full-colour illustrations and simple...