We received word earlier this evening that our precious Guru, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, has returned from his extended solitary retreat in the Himalayan Mountains. Early this morning, India time, Mingyur Rinpoche walked into his monastery in Bodhgaya from where he left over four years ago. Additional details will […]
To my beloved siblings and family, as well as to the monastic community, students, and all those with whom I share a connection, Though a major earthquake has struck the Himalayan region, I myself and Lama Tashi were not injured in any way and are now perfectly fine, […]
We have received the good news that our precious Guru is in good health and doing well on his retreat. Rinpoche’s close friend and attendant, Lama Tashi, recently visited with Mingyur Rinpoche in a remote site in the Himalayans and has delivered the following letter and some pictures […]
The following letter is from Lama Tashi, Mingyur Rinpoche’s close friend and attendant, and describes how he accidently met Rinpoche in Boudhanath and arranged to later meet up with Rinpoche in the mountains. Dear kind and loving lord of refuge Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Mayum [Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Mingyur […]
Our Guru, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, has now officially begun his three year retreat that he announced last year. While Rinpoche will be apart from us physically over the next few years, he will continue to be with us in his mind and in his prayers. During this time, […]
Dear friends, students, and fellow meditators, By the time you read this letter, I will have begun the long retreat that I announced last year. As you may know, I have felt a very strong connection with the tradition of retreat since I was a young boy growing […]
Mingyur Rinpoche’s popular book, Joyful Wisdom, is now available in a Chinese Edition. The Yongey Buddhist Center is fortunate to have a limited number of these books personally signed by Mingyur Rinpoche available for the price of $25 (plus shipping). Please contact the Center 408-263-2740 if you would […]
Dear Dharma Brothers and Sisters, Tashi Delek! Happy New Year! I am in Bodhgaya right now giving teachings at the Tergar Institute. I will start my three year retreat this coming May. All my students are in my heart and I will pray for you while in retreat. […]
