The World’s Happiest Man on Altruism
“”Matthieu Ricard, also known as ‘the world’s happiest man’, spent the best part of 25 years in the Himalayas with barely any contact with the Western world he was born into. At 26-years-old he left behind his molecular biology studies and settled into a life of serenity and spiritual training. However, he is now very much back on the Western scene. When I ask Ricard why he returned, he sighs and says: “When I was in my hermitage I thought, if I can do something useful, maybe I should come down for a bit”” This piece shares more about Ricard’s perspectives on life, business, and altruism. { read more }
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Editor’s note: Sometimes it is much easier to offer kindness to others than to receive kindness ourselves. In order to receive kindness (and love), we must feel worthy of receiving the gift. And part of giving is to ensure that we are giving with a full and open heart, so our recipient also feels worthy of receiving our gift. This week’s stories help us reflect on some of the subtleties of giving and receiving.
Sangha of Auspicious Companions 