The "Happiest" Man in the World — Meeting Matthieu Ricard
SOF OnDemand:
November 12, 2009
"The happiest man in the world" — that's what this Tibetan Buddhist spiritual teacher was dubbed after his brain was studied by scientists. We explore his provocative thoughts on the meaning of happiness, as well as his insights into the nature of human consciousness, spirituality as "contemplative science," and the relationship between humor and wisdom.
About the Image
Nomadic eastern Tibetans, in their annual autumn migration from the high pastures to the lower-altitude grazing grounds.









