This documentary examines the life of Matthieu Ricard, who left a promising career as a geneticist in France to pursue his passion for spiritual growth. More than 30 years later, Ricard is a noted humanitarian, photographer and Buddhist monk. After studying with renowned teacher Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Ricard established his own methods of advancing the practice of meditation, and as a scientist, he maps the brain's activity under meditation.
Release Date | May 1, 2009 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | De toewijding van Matthieu Ricard | |
Runtime | 1h 7min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | English | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | France, Nepal, Netherlands | |
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