{"product_id":"happiness-by-matthieu-ricard-rare-books","title":"Happiness by Matthieu Ricard (rare books)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eHappiness\u003c\/em\u003e (2003) presents the idea that happiness is not just an emotion but a skill that can be cultivated through practice. Drawing from Buddhist wisdom, modern psychology, and neuroscience, Ricard explains how meditation, compassion, and mindfulness can transform the mind, reduce suffering, and create lasting well-being. Through personal anecdotes, scientific studies, and spiritual insights, the book offers a practical roadmap to achieving inner peace and joy—making happiness a trainable quality rather than a fleeting state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eMatthieu Ricard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a French writer, Buddhist monk, photographer, and molecular geneticist. After completing a PhD in cell genetics in Paris, he turned to Buddhism, studying under great Tibetan masters. Often called \u003cem data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e“the happiest man in the world”\u003c\/em\u003e by the media, Ricard is a well-known author on meditation, altruism, and mindfulness, blending science and spirituality in his works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255620952250,"sku":"35HMWL14X-Used","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/61-LbW2WOqL._SY466.jpg?v=1761066872","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/happiness-by-matthieu-ricard-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}