Tucson, AZ

The Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine & Tergar Tucson Present
Healing the Heart & Mind

An Introduction to Meditation with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
May 6, 2010

Tibetan meditation master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche will introduce the healing art of meditation, showing how this ancient practice can be used to calm the mind and open the heart. Meditation trains the mind and re-wires the brain, allowing one to use any situation or experience -- even difficult emotions and physical pain -- as a gateway to inner peace and joy. The program is free, and appropriate for anyone of any faith, background, profession, or level of meditation practice.

"Mindfulness practice is extremely beneficial; especially for those whose work involves healing others, such as those who work as health care professionals, and those who are dealing with difficult circumstances, like illness or economic hardship."

- Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Event Details

When: Thursday, May 6, 5:30 p.m.
Where: DuVal Auditorium
University Medical Center
1501 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724
Admission: Free.
Contact Information: If you have any questions about the event, please contact Jonelle Kearney at tucson@tergar.org or call (520) 455-9222.

ABOUT MINGYUR RINPOCHE

Born in 1975 in the Himalayan border regions between Tibet and Nepal, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is celebrated for his ability to present the practice of meditation in a clear, accessible manner. Rinpoche himself used the practice of meditation to deal with a debilitating anxiety disorder as a child. Later, he took part in a number of groundbreaking scientific studies, concerning the effects of meditation on the brain. His teaching style reflects this unique background, combining the ancient wisdom of Tibet with the insights of modern science and practical advice on using meditation to deal with the challenges of daily life.

Rinpoche's candid, often-humorous accounts of his own personal difficulties have endeared him to thousands of students around the world. His best-selling book, The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, debuted on the new York Times best-seller list and has been translated into over 230 languages. Rinpoche's most recent book are Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom, and an illustrated children's book entitled Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate. Read More….

SPECIAL THANKS

Gratitude is extended to these organizations for their in-kind contributions supporting this event:

Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine

University Medical Center

Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort

Tucson Shambhala Meditation

The Bodhisattva Institute

Caritas Center for Healing