Date(s) - July 12, 2019
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
“In Love with the World” Book Event
Author talk with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
and Dr. Richard Davidson
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois, USA
Join us for a special evening with author Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche in discussion with Dr. Richard Davidson, founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin. Rinpoche will be discussing his latest book, In Love with the World: A Monk’s Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying (Spiegel & Grau, On Sale May 7, 2019) by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Helen Tworkov. The book is a rare and intimate account of a world-renowned Buddhist monk’s near-death experience and the life-changing wisdom he gained from it.
At thirty-six years old, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche was a rising star within his generation of Tibetan masters when, one night, he slipped out of his monastery in India to embark on a wandering retreat. He wanted to throw off his titles and shed his public identity to explore the deepest aspects of his being. Yet he immediately discovered that he was not prepared for the harsh realities outside the monastery. Rinpoche’s adventurous journey took a startling turn when he became deathly ill from food poisoning. His lifelong meditation practice had prepared him to face death, and he now had the opportunity to test the strength of his training.
In this powerful and unusually candid memoir of learning to face fear, the Buddhist master reveals the invaluable lessons he learned from his near-death experience and guides readers through the meditation practices that sustained him. In Love with the World illuminates how we can all train our minds and transform our fears and the small deaths we face each day into joyful living. Although Rinpoche’s story has the feel of a spiritual classic, it is an urgent and timely message for readers in today’s challenging world.
Note: Mingyur Rinpoche will also lead a day-long workshop, Dying Every Day, on Saturday, July 13 at Northwestern University. See details below.
About Mingyur Rinpoche
Mingyur Rinpoche is a much-loved and accomplished Tibetan Buddhist meditation teacher with a rare ability to present the ancient wisdom of Tibet in a fresh, engaging manner. His New York Times bestselling book, The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, has been translated into over twenty languages. Read more…
Dr. Richard Davidson is best known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought after expert and speaker, leading conversations on well-being on international stages such as the World Economic Forum, where he serves on the Global Council on Mental Health. Time Magazine named Davidson one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2006.
For more information about IN LOVE WITH THE WORLD:
Click here.
When:
Friday, July 12, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Registration opens at 6:15 p.m. Please plan to arrive early enough to park and reach the White Auditorium in the Kellogg Global Hub by 6:45 p.m. to check in, collect your book if you ordered one during registration, and get settled. See details on parking below.
Location:
Northwestern University
White Auditorium in the Kellogg Global Hub
2211 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
Parking: Free parking is available on campus for this event. The closest lot is located north of the Kellogg Global Hub –North Campus Parking Garage. See the map and details here.
Program Fees:
- $25 per person base rate
- $15 for those on a limited income
We strive to offer programs like this one as broadly as we can, regardless of ability to pay. Please consider adding an additional donation during registration or at the event to help share these teachings with as many people as possible.
If your ability to pay makes it difficult to attend this program, we will make every effort to make attendance possible. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Books: If you are interested in purchasing a copy of In Love with the World to pick up at event check-in, you will have the opportunity during registration. There will be no book sales at the event. Mingyur Rinpoche will sign books for attendees following the talk.
Tickets:
We will need to scan your ticket at check-in. You can either print the PDF ticket attached to your confirmation email or you can download the Eventbrite app and show your e-ticket at the door. You can change the name on your ticket(s). To change the name(s) associated with your ticket(s):
- Sign into the EventBrite account that you created by registering; if you did not create a password during registration you will need to follow the prompts on the EventBrite website to do so.
- Inside your account, navigate to your tickets (top right) and click the ‘Edit’ button to make name changes.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds are available up to 24 hours prior to event start. To request a refund:
- Sign into the EventBrite account that you created by registering; if you did not create a password during registration you will need to follow the prompts on the EventBrite website to do so.
- Inside your account, navigate to your tickets (top right), click the ‘Request a Refund’ button, and provide the information requested.
If you need to change the name(s) associated with your ticket(s):
- Sign into the EventBrite account that you created by registering; if you did not create a password during registration you will need to follow the prompts on the EventBrite website to do so.
- Inside your account, navigate to your tickets (top right) and click the ‘Edit’ button to make name changes.
Also at Northwestern:
Dying Every Day – Meditation, Transformation, and the Bardos: Saturday, July 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the White Auditorium in the Kellogg Global Hub. In this one-day workshop, Mingyur Rinpoche will offer practical insight into impermanence, meditation, death, and transformation. For more information, click here.
Questions?
[email protected]
Location
Northwestern University, White Auditorium, Evanston IL, United States