Stories by Matthieu Ricard

Matthieu Ricard is a Buddhist monk who trained as a cellular biologist before he left France to become a student of Buddhism in the Himalayas about 40 years ago. Credit: Nick Higgins

Cognition

Neuroscience Reveals the Secrets of Meditation’s Benefits

Contemplative practices that extend back thousands of years show a multitude of benefits for both body and mind

October 14, 2014 — Matthieu Ricard, Antoine Lutz and Richard J. Davidson