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Mingyur Rinpoche Monkey Mind video

Inspiring Video: Befriend the Monkey Mind with Mingyur Rinpoche

Published on February 9, 2017
By Timothy Burgin

We all have it. The monkey mind that won’t stop chattering. Instead of ignoring it, Mingyur Rinpoche encourages us to befriend the monkey mind.

In this video produced by HuffPost RISE, Mingyur Rinpoche, renowned Tibetan Buddhist meditation master and best-selling author, presents a simple meditation training that you can incorporate into any aspect of your life—anytime, anywhere.

Meditation doesn’t have to be confined to sitting uncomfortably, Mingyur Rinpoche says. Make it work for you.

Watch the video below:

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Timothy Burgin
Timothy Burgin is a Kripalu & Pranakriya trained yoga instructor living and teaching in Asheville, NC. Timothy has studied and taught many styles of yoga and has completed a 500-hour Advanced Pranakriya Yoga training. Timothy has been serving as the Executive Director of YogaBasics.com since 2000. He has authored two yoga books and has written over 500 articles on the practice and philosophy of yoga. Timothy is also the creator of Japa Mala Beads and has been designing and importing mala beads since 2004.
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