The concern for the well-being of others could be the saving grace of the 21st century. Matthieu Ricard's “Altruism”, an erudite, brilliantly ranging synthesis of philosophy, psychology and ages old wisdom, is a radical call to kindness, which has the potential as a new global movement to answer the biggest problems of our time: the economy in the short term, life satisfaction in the mid-term, and the environment in the long term. As the fault lines of inequality and nationalism leave us ever more divided, Ricard challenges us to be better people-and in the process, make the world a better place.
"Matthieu Ricard brings together ancient wisdom and scientific insights to put forth a truly compelling global vision... His voice, his message and his wisdom are greatly needed"
Arianna Huffington
"Matthieu Ricard is an extraordinary human being, whose luminous presence and gentle voice have a surprising effect: they compel respect for his benign view of life and make routine cynicism impossible."
Daniel Kahneman
"Matthieu Ricard is a genius for our times, a rare combination of scientific brilliance with the heart of a saint."
