Born in Nepal, the youngest of four sons of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Tibetan Buddhist meditation teacher and author, known for the bestselling book The Joy of Living and his participation in neuroscience research on meditation
Currently Spiritual Director, Tergar Meditation Community
About
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche grew up steeped in meditation practice, from an early age. He later completed formal retreats. He became known internationally through The Joy of Living. This book combined traditional Buddhist teaching with findings from neuroscience research, research he took part in as a subject.
He continues his father Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche’s legacy. He teaches Tibetan Buddhism to students worldwide, through the Tergar Meditation Community.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1975
- Birthplace
- Nepal
- Profession
- Buddhist teacher, Author, Meditation teacher
- Current role
- Spiritual Director, Tergar Meditation Community
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Spiritual Director
Tergar Meditation Community
Career & life timeline
- 1975
- 2007
Published The Joy of Living, introducing Buddhist meditation alongside neuroscience research to a general audience
Achievements
Wrote the bestselling book The Joy of Living
2007Participated in neuroscience research on the effects of meditation on the brain
Organizations & affiliations
- Tergar Meditation Community
Related people
Last updated: 2026-09-02