Matthieu Ricard books in order
French writer and Buddhist monk
- Born
- 1946
- Country
- France
- Books
- 6
Matthieu Ricard has published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Happiness (2006). The best-known is Why Meditate? (2010). The latest is The Quantum and the Lotus (2009).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Matthieu Ricard
Start here
Why Meditate?
Matthieu Ricard's most-read book.
Newest
The Quantum and the Lotus
Published 2009.
Standalone novels in order
The Mystery of Animal Migration (1968)
Happiness (2006)
The Quantum and the Lotus (2009)
Non-fiction in order
The Monk and the Philosopher (1997), with Jean-François Revel
Other books in order
The Art Of Meditation (2010)
Why Meditate? (2010)
About Matthieu Ricard
Matthieu Ricard is a Nepalese French writer, photographer, translator and Buddhist monk who resides at Shechen Tennyi Dargyeling Monastery in Nepal.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Matthieu Ricard FAQ
- How many books has Matthieu Ricard written?
- Matthieu Ricard has published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Matthieu Ricard's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Why Meditate?.
- What is Matthieu Ricard's latest book?
- The Quantum and the Lotus (2009).
- What is Matthieu Ricard's most famous book?
- Why Meditate? (2010) is Matthieu Ricard's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.