Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Biography

Born in the Himalayan border regions between Tibet and Nepal, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a rising star among new generation of Tibetan Buddhist masters. His candid, often humorous accounts of his often personal difficulties have endeared him to audiences around the world. His bestselling book The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness debuted on the New York Times Best Seller list. Rinpoche is the author of Joyful Wisdom and, with Torey Hayden, Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate.