Mingyur Rinpoche

By blending contemporary scientific research with approachable meditation techniques, Mingyur Rinpoche hopes to help his community achieve more clarity and happiness.

The first time I slept for five hours straight, I took notice. And went back to sleep for two more. My sleep patterns changed, slowly but surely, after the first couple of months of meditation.

We basically ask to speak to a certain voice and the participant puts on that hat. Some voices used typically have been The Controller, The Skeptic, The Protector, The Victim.

Our moods shift with life's ups and downs. But neuroscience tells us that our daily mood range ordinarily shifts little through life. So what can we do to shift our mood toward contentment?