Gelong Thubten will explain the practice of meditation and how it relates to inner happiness. He will explore some of our usual assumptions about meditation. What do we do with a busy mind? Are our thoughts a problem when we meditate? He will share practical tips on how to practice on a daily basis, and how to bring micro-moments of mindful awareness into our day, so that we can achieve tangible benefits in our lives. He will explain the benefits of compassion and how it can be developed and practiced.

About Facilitator:

Gelong Thubten is a Tibetan Buddhist monk, meditation teacher and author from the UK. He became a monk 30 years ago and has spent over six years in isolated retreats, including one which lasted for four years. He is regarded as one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, working with corporations, schools, hospitals, prisons and rehab centres. He has lectured at Oxford University and for large organisations such as Google and The United Nations. He is also a director of several meditation centres as well as the humanitarian aid charity ROKPA International. Thubten is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling book ‘A Monk’s Guide to Happiness’, which is now published in 13 countries including Romania. His latest book ‘Handbook for Hard Times’ was published in 2023.