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Matthieu Ricard — The Happiest Man in the World (Oct 27, 2011)
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A renowned Buddhist teacher and author, Matthieu Ricard trained as a cell biologist and is now part of the Dalai Lama's ongoing dialogue with scientists. We'll explore why he's been called the happiest man in the world, and how he understands spirituality as "contemplative science."
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