"Happiness is Within Yourself"

Happiness is something everyone yearns for throughout their lifetime. People search near and far, high and low for contentment, but nobody seems to know what it takes to achieve the ultimate state of true happiness.

Perhaps Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, dubbed “the happiest man in the world,” can let us in on the secret as a rising star among the modern generation of Tibetan Buddhist masters.

Rinpoche, also the author of bestselling books, is visiting Korea to give lectures and hopefully let Koreans pick his brain about his expertise: happiness and the soulful and scientific aspect of meditation.

“When I was young, I experienced panic attacks but overcame them through meditation.

I am here to share that experience with Koreans and help those who are in need of peace of mind,” Rinpoche said during an interview after a press event in Insa-dong, Wednesday.

Born in a small Himalayan village in 1975, Rinpoche was raised by his father, meditation master Tulku Urhyen Rinpoche, who helped him learn and appreciate the meaning of meditation from a young age.

The panic attacks lingered for a long time, but he knew he had to overcome them by himself. And he succeeded through meditation.

“I learned a lot from my panic attacks: it was my best teacher and friend,” he said.

He entered the traditional three-year retreat at the age of 13, and for the past 10 years he has aimed to share his experience and lessons with the world. (MORE)

Source: Korea Times