Philosophy · 21 min
Happiness
By Matthieu Ricard
This episode redefines happiness as a cultivated inner state, distinct from fleeting pleasures, offering a path to resilient well-being through mental training and compassion.
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Philosophy
Duration
21 min
What it is about
Inner well-being, mental cultivation, compassion
Who it is for
If you often find yourself chasing the next thing, only to feel a familiar emptiness once you get it, this will clarify why, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Matthieu Ricard, a molecular biologist who became a Buddhist monk, brings a rare, scientifically informed perspective to happiness, rooted in decades of contemplative practice and deep philosophical inquiry.
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