Gelong Thubten — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Buddhist monk and meditation teacher with 30 years of experience
Author of the Sunday Times bestseller ‘A Monk’s Guide to Happiness’
Author of ‘Handbook for Hard Times’
Director of several meditation centres
Director of the humanitarian aid charity ROKPA International
Lectured at Oxford University, Google, and The United Nations
Spent over six years in isolated retreats, including one lasting four years

Biography

Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and author. He became a monk 30 years ago and has dedicated over six years to isolated retreats, including one that spanned four years.

He is recognized as one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, working with a diverse range of organizations including corporations, schools, hospitals, prisons, and rehab centres. Thubten has lectured at Oxford University and for large organizations such as Google and The United Nations.