Date(s) - May 31, 2019
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
“In Love with the World” Book Event
Author talk with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
and Dr. Richard Davidson
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
This event will be American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted.
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.
For more information about IN LOVE WITH THE WORLD:
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When:
Friday, May 31, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Registration opens at 6:15 p.m. Please plan to arrive early enough to park and reach O’Shaughnessy Educational Center by 6:45 p.m. to check in, collect your book if you ordered one during registration, and get settled. The parking lot is 2½ blocks away. See details on parking below.
Location:
University of St. Thomas
O’Shaughnessy Educational Center Auditorium (OEC)
2115 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55105
Parking: Free parking is available for this event at the Anderson Parking Ramp at the corner of Cretin and Grand Avenues. 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. Hardcover books are $27 each. 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.
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.
Contact:
[email protected]
Location
University of St. Thomas, O’Shaughnessy Education Center Auditorium, St. Paul MN, United States