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Thursday, 06 June 2013

Matthieu Ricard: Experiences of a Buddhist Monk for Sustainable Corporations

Matthieu Ricard is well-known for his humanitarian work, and books about happiness and Buddhism, and most people wouldn't expect him to be involved in corporate affairs, while in fact, he is a regular guest at the Davos World Economic Forum. How can a French Buddhist monk contribute in a world leaders' gathering? This was one of the many questions Matthieu Ricard answered during this Breakfast event, where he also discussed how altruism should be an essential value in order to run a sustainable corporation.