Quote by: Matthieu Ricard

Neuroscience has proven that similar areas of the brain are activated both in the person who suffers and in the one who feels empathy. Thus, empathic suffering is a true experience of suffering.


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Author Bio


  • NameMatthieu Ricard
  • DescriptionFrench Buddhist monk
  • BornFebruary 15, 1946
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionMolecular Biologist; Photographer; Author; Bhikkhu
  • AwardsNational Order Of Merit