He explains what true happiness is. Produced by Kevin Reilly and Kamelia Angelova Follow TI: On Facebook More from Tech Matthieu Ricard, author of "Altruism," has been dubbed the "World's Happiest ...

If happiness is a form of success, you might look to Matthieu Ricard. Neuroscientists found that the Tibetan Buddhist monk and best-selling author has some of the highest levels of positive ...

Religious attendance is consistently correlated with higher levels of contentment and satisfaction. Here's what the research ...

Then the Buddhist pilgrims, gravitating toward the ... The felicitous phrase he invented to describe his approach: Gross National Happiness. For many Bhutanese, this idea is not merely a marketing ...

Buddhism, with its rich history and emphasis ... Even minor acts of kindness can enhance happiness and reduce feelings of depression. READ ALSO: Calm in the chaos: Balancing 9 to 5 with inner ...

Just as compassion is the wish that all sentient beings be free of suffering, loving-kindness is the wish that all may enjoy happiness.” Although a Buddhist wedding is not a religious event ...

The Buddha wanted to share his experience, so he became a teacher, trying to help others find the same happiness. The Buddha taught his followers the Four Noble Truths, which is understanding that ...

Nara, Japan's capital back in the 8th century, is home to many temples with Buddhist statues believed to ward off calamity, and grant prosperity and good health. Join us in taking a tour of some.