Gelong Thubten: Resurgence of the Human Spirit

In this talk recorded for the Resurgence #FestivalofWellbeing 2020, Gelong Thubten shares his thoughts on The Resurgence of the Human Spirit. Gelong Thubten, a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher and author. He ordained as a monk 26 years ago at Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery in Scotland, and he has spent over six years in intensive meditation retreats, the longest of which was 4 years long. He is regarded as one of the UK's most influential meditation teachers, with pioneering work in providing mindfulness training to businesses, hospitals, schools, universities, prisons and addiction counselling centres. He works with major global companies such as Google and LinkedIn, and has lectured at Oxford University and for the United Nations. Thubten teaches mindfulness to medical students at the National University of Ireland, and he trained Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton in meditation techniques during the filming of Marvel's 'Dr. Strange'. He collaborated with Ruby Wax and a neuroscientist on her book 'How to be Human', and he is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller 'A Monk's Guide to Happiness'. The Resurgence Festival of Wellbeing is a celebration of wellbeing, where experts in their field share ideas that promote wellbeing for people and planet. #FestivalofWellbeing Filmed via zoom on 31st October 2020. To find out more about Resurgence events and book tickets, visit: www.resurgenceevents.org To find out more about The Resurgence Trust and membership visit: www.resurgence.org/membership