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His books have been translated into over twenty languages. Matthieu ricard has dedicated his life to the study and practice of buddhism following the teachings of the greatest tibetan spiritual masters of our. Matthieu ricard is the author of bestselling books on happiness, contemplation, and altruism. His ted talks have been seen by over 7 million people.
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