Be inspired
Changing one’s perspective on the world and beings
To adopt a new perspective on the world, free from any negative bias, allows us to pay attention to the beauty of beings and the environment around us, drawing inspiration to care for them.
Freeing Oneself from Negativity Bias
“Negativity bias” refers to the fact that individuals are more affected by negative experiences than positive ones. By changing our perspective on the world, we can focus our attention on benevolent behaviors, the beauty of landscapes, animals, or artistic creations.
Giving Meaning to Our Actions
The purpose of inspiration is to lead us to act for the better. Inspiration can come from wonder and/or indignation. It provides us with concrete ways to stay informed or ideas for taking actions. It is possible to have multiple sources of inspiration, which vary over time.
It is important to keep in mind the complementarity of the three pillars : inspiration, training and engagement. Inspiration fuels the motivations that guide our commitment. Without daily inspiration, we risk losing sight of our motivation and, ultimately, we risk forgetting the purpose of our actions.
Let us marvel at the wild nature, at a birth, at an act of kindness […] or at a face that reflects the unfathomable depths of wisdom and compasion.
Matthieu Ricard
New book ‘Lumière’, by Matthieu Ricard
In September 2025, Matthieu Ricard’s French book “Lumière” will be released.
This book, the only one of its kind among the twelve photographic works previously published by Matthieu, represents for him the culmination of sixty years of photography. He invites us to a symphony of colors, a poem in images where microcosm and macrocosm meet, through the nuances of the rainbow. You can marvel at the 192 pages and discover 90 never-before-seen photographs.
The book is already available for pre-order.
Finding Daily Inspiration
What is Altruism?
What is altruism, or empathy, or compassion? What are their impacts on our brains and our lives ?
Our Roundtables
We regularly invite inspiring actors and actresses to discuss major societal topics.
Daily Wonder
An invitation to marvel at the small details of everyday life.
Wonder Kit
A 6-page guide to everyday marvels.
Podcast – A summer with Matthieu Ricard
Cultivate your altruistic state of mind with podcasts featuring Matthieu Ricard and other experts.
Matthieu Ricard’s books
Discover all the books by Matthieu Ricard that are a source of inspiration on topics such as altruism, animals, meditation, and more.
Altruistic Encounters
Since 2021, Karuna has been inviting people to find inspiration, engage in rich exchanges, and participate in workshops on topics related to our values and current events.
In May 2024, the third edition of the Altruistic Encounters took place at the GoodPlanet Foundation in Paris. Together, we explored altruism at all scales through a rich program of talks, discussions, and workshops, bringing together many people committed to building a more compassionate world.
I believe that what we owe each other is to celebrate life and replace fear and despair with courage and joy
Vandana Shiva