Interview with Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche and Venerable Matthieu Ricard

Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche is the abbot of Shechen Monastery and grandson of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Venerable Matthieu Ricard is a French Buddhist monk, writer and an photographer residing at Shechen Monastery. On a recent visit to Hong Kong they answered many questions from Buddhistdoor's News Editor, Lozang Hau, and Buddhistdoor International's editor, Raymond Lam. Some highlights: Importance of a Guru and a Root Guru? Practicing Buddhism: does it lead to more Happiness or Suffering? Empowerments and their Value How is Buddhism a Science, Art and Philosophy? Tibetan Buddhism: East & West Karuna Shechen Charity Buddhist Teachings & Social Media Effects of Violence in our Media For more information please visit: shechen.org/ Be inspired by more Buddhist content at our main website, Buddhistdoor: http://www.buddhistdoor.net/