Matthieu Ricard
Matthieu Ricard is a French Buddhist monk, author, and photographer, often referred to as 'the happiest man in the world' due to his extraordinary brain activity linked to happiness, as revealed by a study at the University of Wisconsin. Born in Paris and holding a doctorate in molecular genetics from the prestigious Institut Pasteur, Ricard chose to abandon his scientific career at the age of 26 to pursue a life of meditation and spiritual study in Tibet. Over the years, he has accumulated more than 60,000 hours of meditation, focusing on love and compassion, which has significantly influenced his mental state and garnered international attention for his insights into happiness and well-being.
Born on Feb 15, 1946 (80 years old)
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