Matthieu Ricard is a French religious leader born on February 15, 1946. He is best known for his work in Buddhism and his humanitarian efforts. Ricard has a net worth of over $1 million and is known for his philanthropic work. He is also a photographer, author, and translator. Ricard is 74 years old and stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall. He is married and has two children. Ricard has dedicated his life to helping others and has been recognized for his work in the fields of science, education, and the environment.
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Buddhist monk, writer and humanitarian who became known as one of the world's leading minds on the subject of happiness. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including Happiness (2006), Why Meditate? (2010) and An Ode to Beauty (2016).
He received a PhD in molecular genetics from the Pasteur Institute. He later abandoned his scientific career to devote himself to Buddhism in the Himalayas.
He has been called "the happiest man in the world" by several media outlets due to the results of a 12-year brain study in which he participated.
He is the son of French philosopher Jean-François Revel and painter Yahne Le Toumelin.
He has served as the French interpreter for the Dalai Lama.
