The Habits of Happiness- Matthieu Ricard at TED.com Part 2/2

Buddhist monk, photographer and author Matthieu Ricard talks about happiness the conditions it requires, at what it really means.

He shows some wonderful images of Tibet and the Himalayas as well.

An inspiring speech and a good introduction into some of the core philosophies of Buddhism.

Go to http://ted.com for more movies of some of the worlds finest speakers and thinkers.

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[AdD1cT]

Can this guy float when he mediates?

[truthchannel]

I don't think he's real concerned with floating. He seems more interested in the process of thinking and the process we adopt in our perception of the world. Far more powerful and useful ideas. I'm not too sure how you meant your comment though.

[Dutchelm05]

Funny, 2 million views on some girls gone wild u-tube video and 885 here, what's wrong with this picture.

Enjoyed his interview on BBC. Great stuff, food for the soul.

[truthchannel]

Its an interesting and very true observation. Our culture tends to value the quick fix and short term pleasure gratification instead of some kind of enduring state. Thinking and studying the process of mind seems to be not so important, and yet it determins our experience of life. Will check out his interview on BBC too, thank you!

[Dutchelm05]

Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good girly video as the next guy. Nothing wrong with an occasional short term fix once in a while:) But seriously, these are great, I am reading his book now and he is an excellent writer. The only beef I have is there is a lot of what not to do's and not how to do. Yes yes I understand my mind flops around like a landed fish but more practical help on how to deal with it. I let you all know how the book is.

Peace

[truthchannel]

Would like to know your impressions on the book for sure. re: The Habits of Happiness- Matthieu Ricard. I think what you are expressing is why we need to explore many different books and paths. We all need to hear information in different ways. Glad you extract the useful from this. Take care.

[joechip123]

Meditation is very pleasurable once you get into it. Being in the presence of great meditators is very pleasurable. One does not have to spend one's life on a mountain in order to meditate.

Besides, if you go about the world with a bewildered state of mind, caught up in your thoughts and fantasies, you won't even be present in the moment for your pleasures and travels!

Mindfulness practice teaches us how to stay in the moment and appreciate it. That is not insignificant!

[guruartist]

Sophisticated mind control and brain washing, just copy cat?

The information is within, just look into it!

[windekindje]

if you are retarded this is to difficult

happiness teachings has to be for everyone

and thats why i prefer the simple teachings of Jesus and send you a video response

if you do nt like it say so and i will remove it but hope you like it

winny

[bangarooo]

I read his book about Happiness. He is so sincere and compassionate. He is a special person, I wish all people were like him, then the world would be a better place. Thank you Mattieu Ricard!!!

[chewydavis]

ohh yes he floats..... they all float!!........and when you're down here..... YOU'll FLOAT TOO!!!! AARRRGGGHHH!!

[AdD1cT]

I was just being an ass :P. To be sensible though, is it really worthwhile meditating for hours and hours each day to find some sort of inner peace, to me that is a waste of a lifetime. I would rather have little inner happiness and experience the world through multiple pleasures rather than spend my life up a mountain. Each to his own i guess.