The meaning of life

Psychologies Magazine, April 2002 — The question of the "meaning of life" has resurfaced in the West. After the collapse of major religious systems and political ideologies, each of us is left to our own devices and questions what truly matters...

The alchemy of emotions

Psychologies Magazine, March 2002 — Fear, sadness, joy, anger, jealousy… emotions express the richness of our personality and the color of our sensitivity. In themselves, they are neither good nor bad. Fear can save our life, and….

Religion in secular schools…

Psychologies Magazine, February 2002 — Will a specific course on the history of religions be introduced in public schools? Jack Lang, Minister of National Education, has just entrusted a mission to reflect on this delicate question to...

Islam, and the fanatics

Psychologies Magazine, November 2001 — Since September 11, the specter of religious fanaticism has haunted minds, and many wonder if violence is intrinsic to Islam. Drawing not only on history, but also on verses from the Quran,...

Our interior space

Psychologies Magazine, July 2001 — Every summer, tens of thousands of French people dedicate a few days to nurturing their "soul." The guesthouses of Catholic monasteries are packed – sometimes reservations are required more than a year in advance...

Travel to India

Psychologies Magazine, June 2001 — In 1982, I celebrated my 20th birthday in India. Nineteen years later, I returned to conduct interviews with the Dalai Lama for a book. The reasons that led me to make this trip and the lasting impact it had on me...