May you be happy....

Matthew Ricard, a molecular biologist turned Buddhist monk, described by scientists as "the happiest man alive," demonstrates how to develop the inner conditions for true happiness.

For millennia, philosophers, writers and artists have sought the key to human happiness. Happiness, for Ricard, cannot be found in fleeting experiences of pleasure?the joy of a sunny day, the refreshing taste of an ice cream cone, the ecstasy of sex?but only in the depths of an individual's being. Happiness is not self-interested, but rather compassionate, seeking the well-being of others. If we are truly happy, writes Ricard, we can change the world because of our compassion for others and our desire to end hatred and bring happiness even to those we don't like. Meditative exercises that individuals can practice to achieve happiness appear in each chapter.

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