CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 1h 7m

The devotion of Matthieu Ricard

100%(1)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byBabeth M. VanLoo, George Schouten

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 7m
Language
EN
Released
May 1, 2009

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1 credited
Starring
Matthieu Ricard

Matthieu Ricard

himself

Creative team
Directed by
Babeth M. VanLoo
George Schouten

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