Date(s) - May 24, 2019
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In Love with the World
Author Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche with Dr. Richard Davidson
Join us for a special evening with author Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche in discussion with Dr. Richard Davidson. 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.
Attendees will have an opportunity to purchase Rinpoche’s book during online registration but not at the event; read details below.
Note: Mingyur Rinpoche will also lead a day-long workshop, Dying Every Day (linked here), on Saturday, May 25 at Monona Terrace.
For more information about IN LOVE WITH THE WORLD:
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Date/Time
May 24, 7:00pm—8:30pm, followed by book signing (estimate)
Registration opens at 6:15pm. Please arrive no later than 6:45pm to check in, collect your book if you ordered one during registration, and get settled.
Location
Monona Terrace Convention Center, Hall of Ideas Room on Level 4
(address below)
Program Fee
Base: $25 — This covers the cost of the program
Sponsor: $40 — This level allows us to offer a reduced price to those on a limited income
Reduced: $15 — Reduced fee for those with 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.
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.
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 (upper right) and click the ‘Edit’ button to make name changes
Books
Attendees will have an option to purchase a hardcover copy of In Love With the World for $27 during the online registration process only. Books will be handed out at the event check-in. Mingyur Rinpoche will sign books for attendees following the talk.
- Participants may request that Rinpoche sign no more than two (2) books.
- Books will not be sold at the event.
Parking
Parking is available in the Monona Terrace parking garage for a flat fee of $5 after 5:00pm.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds are available up to 24 hours prior to event start. After 7:00pm on May 23rd, no refunds will be available. 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.
Location
Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison WI, United States