{"product_id":"altruism-matthieu-ricard","title":"Altruism - The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World - Matthieu Ricard (Pre-Loved)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAltruism - The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatthieu Ricard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-loved large softcover in good condition. Light shelf wear to cover. Binding strong. Pages clean and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn the Back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e‘Matthieu Ricard is an extraordinary human being, whose luminous presence and gentle voice have a surprising effect: they compel respect for his benign view of life and make routine cynicism impossible.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Kahneman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHappiness\u003c\/em\u003e, Matthieu Ricard demonstrated that true happiness is not tied to fleeting moments or sensations, but is an enduring state of soul rooted in mindfulness and compassion for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow he turns his lens from the personal to the global, with a rousing argument that altruism – genuine concern for the well-being of others – could be the saving grace of the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is, he believes, the vital thread that can answer the main challenges of our time: the economy in the short-term, life satisfaction in the mid-term, and environment in the long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicard’s message has been taken up by major economists and thinkers, including Dennis Snower, Amartya Sen, Joseph Stiglitz and George Soros.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthieu Ricard makes a robust and passionate case for cultivating altruistic love and compassion as the best means for simultaneously benefitting ourselves and our society. It’s a fresh outlook on an ardent struggle – and one that just might make the world a better place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Matthieu Ricard provides convincing evidence based on both careful research and personal experience that altruism is an integral part of our nature... \u003cem\u003eAltruism\u003c\/em\u003e addresses how these qualities can be cultivated and enhanced in the individual and how a more altruistic society is not only possible but essential if we care about the future.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Goodall, UN Messenger of Peace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCare of Dharma (Buddhist) Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\nDharma books contain sacred teachings and should be treated with respect.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen not in use, keep them in a clean place, preferably on a high shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid placing them directly on the floor or in places where they might be mistreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a Dharma book becomes damaged or worn, consider offering it to a Buddhist centre for proper handling or respectful disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy caring for these books, we honour the wisdom they contain and the path they illuminate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis pre-loved copy carries wisdom and blessings, ready to find a new home with a reader who seeks inspiration and spiritual enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"donation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44528572072049,"sku":null,"price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/2957\/7270\/files\/book19front.png?v=1789107506","url":"https:\/\/tibetanemporium.com.au\/products\/altruism-matthieu-ricard","provider":"Tibetan Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}