Following the success of The Monk and the Philosopher, a true treatise on happiness and a valuable, convincing guide for our individualism lacking points of reference, Matthieu Ricard explores the philosophical question of happiness: how to find it, maintain it, and even define it. While Western thought often addresses this with a mix of pessimism and mockery, Ricard offers the Buddhist perspective—demanding yet reassuring, optimistic, and accessible to all. He suggests we stop searching for happiness outside ourselves, learn to look within, and adopt a more meditative and altruistic view of the world. Drawing on his dual cultural background, monastic experience, relationships with great sages, and deep understanding of sacred texts and human suffering, Ricard presents a compelling reflection on the path to true happiness and how to achieve it.