A Secret To Quickly Calm Down Your Mind By Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

How to calm your mind summary

Deep Breathing – Breathe from the nose first, rest in between the breathe when breathing out, and relax the body.
Wait between 10 seconds before deep breathing
After deep breathing naturally inhale for 10 seconds.
Practice Appreciation – Thank yourself, your mind, body, and somebody who helped you, or other things. This will keep your mind fresh, and open. There’s many times where we don’t appreciate things around us, even the small ones.
Just practice appreciating.

About Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a prominent Tibetan Buddhist teacher recognized for his accessible teachings, integration of meditation with modern science, and personal journey of overcoming adversity. Here’s a structured overview:

Background

Birth: Born in 1975 in Nepal to a family of respected Buddhist teachers, including his father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
Recognition: Identified as a tulku (reincarnated lama) of the previous Mingyur Rinpoche by the 16th Karmapa. Affiliated with both the Kagyu and Nyingma schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Education & Training

Early Training: Began meditating as a child, studying under his father and other masters at Sherab Ling Monastery in India.
Challenges: Overcame childhood anxiety and panic attacks through meditation, which later informed his teachings on mental well-being.

Teachings & Contributions

Science and Buddhism: Collaborated with neuroscientists (e.g., via the Mind and Life Institute) to study meditation’s effects on the brain, demonstrating changes in areas related to attention and emotional regulation.
Key Themes: Focuses on mindfulness, joy, and compassion, emphasizing practical applications for daily life. Teaches practices like Mahamudra (Kagyu) and Dzogchen (Nyingma).
Accessibility: Known for a humorous, relatable style, bridging traditional teachings with modern audiences through online platforms and the Tergar Meditation Community.

Notable Works

Books: Authored The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness (2007) and In Love with the World: A Monk’s Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying (2019), detailing his near-death experiences during a wandering retreat.
Retreats: Founded the Tergar International, offering global meditation programs.

Personal Journey

Wandering Retreat (2011–2015): Disappeared for four years to practice as a homeless yogi, facing extreme hardships (e.g., food poisoning). This experience deepened his insights into impermanence and resilience.

A Secret to Quickly Calm Down Your Mind by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche