I have suffered from severe and debilitating panic attacks since age seven, to the point that I tried to kill myself at age fourteen. Now I am fifty three. I turned to alcohol and have been sober two and a half years. Buddhism and meditation saved my sanity and my life. Thank you for this.

Sometimes you have to thank technology for the great vast of easily accessible knowledge we can get from it and each other. So thankful for this video!

He gave us so much wisdom in english, imagine the wizardry that leaves his mouth in his native tongue.

*MY FAVORITE:* “If you see the river, you’re not in it. If you’re in the river, you can’t see it even though you can feel it.” If you are aware of the thing, you aren’t controlled by it.

1:38 - History about how I learned meditation 15:44 - How to meditate 42:43 - Meditation Exercise 1:11:43 - Sound Meditation What the medicine mantra: 1:43:24 AWARENESS = this big space (like sky) is always there inside you. The secret is to recognize it. First you watch neutrally, step back, take a break, you will be more aware step by step. So be aware of everything inside of you: comfort, discomfort, doubt, anger, panic, tranquility, etc. So when you are more aware, you bring space into and around your thoughts and emotions, So the emotions and discomfort after all will disappear. Your work is only to be aware. Thank you, Christie Selfway

58:48 "When you see the river, You are out of the river" One of the deepest quotes that I have ever heard on the Internet.

I have learned through Buddhism to "Be Friends" with my pain, my doubts and insecurities. I also have learned to be friends with small insects on my plants in the evening time.

I've seen so many videos of people trying to "teach meditation and spirituality" with just words and they never get through.. This guy doesn't even try to teach a way to enlightenment or anything but listening to him makes you understand everything in a much deeper level. Especially this video✨

Do you want a hug? Here you go! A virtual hug for you during these difficult times!

Good Explanation. Love, Serve, Meditate and Realize.Buddha was asked, "What have you gained from meditation?" He replied, "Nothing! However." Buddha said, let me tell you what I lost: Anger, Anxiety, Depression ,Insecurity, Fear of Old age and Death.

“Friendship is the purest love. It is the highest form of Love where nothing is asked for, no condition, where one simply enjoys giving.”

After listening I tried to be accepting mindful about what was. I was incredibly tired so i fell asleep. Got my first great deep nap in 30 years.

This is the most adorable man ever, and I mean that in a highly respectful way. Imagine if EVERYONE was this positive :-)

Rinpoche is not only a great teacher, he's a great sit down comedian, too! :)

Please see below notes I took during this awesome lesson about how to learn meditation. The object of meditation is awareness - to recognize awareness and maintain it. Then you will have discovery within yourself. Awareness opens up and becomes wider and higher. Then we don't need to block our emotions, because they don't affect us as much anymore. We practice meditation step by step. First we connect to a piece of awareness. How to practice awareness? Be aware of little details around you and in your body. That is meditation, too. Knowing what is going on right now - for example, pain. No need to seek to relieve the pain. But when a feeling is pleasant, be aware of it. Are you relaxed, stressed, neutral--what kind of sensation is there? Become aware of whatever you are feeling, all sensations in each body part. Think of awareness as space, and think of your feelings as the weather and clouds in that space. The space is always there but is perceived differently depending on the weather. Meditation makes us aware of the entire space. You are allowed to feel relaxed or tight, have pleasant or unpleasant sensations, everything is allowed. If you think you are doing something wrong, you are aware of it so awareness is complete and pure. Just be yourself, be free, don't pretend, you can cry, laugh... if you cannot find awareness, that is also awareness. Awareness cannot find awareness. When done with meditation, open your eyes and rest your mind in bare awareness. Any pain or negative feeling should be embraced rather than fought or ignored. Thought, emotion, perception - everything is within awareness. When you feel angry, depressed, good, connect with your awareness of your body. Compassion, clarity, open-mindedness, joy, creativity, inner talents -- all these things will increase just with the practice of awareness. Even though meditation practice deals with breathing and awareness, but the final result is happiness. When you see the river, it means you are outside the river. You can't see it when you fell into it. Slowly, you can see that feelings come, stay for a while and then leave our awareness. Sound meditation is when the mind and ear are aware of the sounds around it. Breathing meditation is when you practice being aware of your breath. The spine must be literally (but loosely) straight and eyes should be closed, body relaxed. Be aware of sensations from head to feet. Then listen to the sound. All these are meditation practices - we practice awareness. Real meditation is the state of awareness throughout the day - the practice is just practicing awareness. Start with the type of meditation technique that feels easy: sound, body or breath. No matter what technique you use, be aware of the object and be aware of your awareness. The view of awareness changes the quality of your awareness so that you can be aware all the time -- even without the object (sound, breath or body sensation). We can also practice emotion meditation after we learn the basic techniques. You can change your focus during your practice from one object of awareness toward another. For example, focus on the body parts that feel painful or feel neutral. Don't watch the panic - watch the resistance, belief, or aversion to the panic. If you feel depressed or bad, exercise, sleep, read books... Too much attachment to anything is also subject to meditation. Bringing into habit the view and the awareness of the attachment so we can see it clearly and distance ourselves from it. When we are too close to the attachment we can't see it we'll and be aware of it. So, we have to be aware (watch) the feeling that's bothering us. If you can't fall asleep, be aware of the feeling of unsleepiness. Eventually, it will dissolve. If you fall asleep while you are being aware your sleep will continue into meditation and that will positively affect your subconscious mind.

Wow. What panic did for him, depression has done for me. It teached me, helped me grow. It was bad, but I survived and learned how to dance with it. And I missed it when it's gone. When he said that when he finally became good friends with the panic, it went away... It's something I've been feeling for a while now and was never really able to put into words.

I was in a very very bad place, then i found this teacher. Now i see some hope where before their was none.

Oh my goodness, this is actually the first time I truly enjoyed listening about meditation, awareness etc. He makes it so enjoyable, love it

By far one of the best teachings I've ever had. Very clear, concise and simple. Mingyur Rinpoche is a true gift to humanity and has understood the essence of Dzogchen in practical terms.

This man has opened my mind to the idea of meditation. When I first started doing the breathing stuff and had a thought of going deeper into meditation, however, I thought there was no way I'd have the ability to do it. After watching this and understanding the ideas and principles behind it, everything just clicked. I'm amazed at myself and when I think deeply about the thought I had before trying and comparing it to now. I can't help but get emotional. The power of the mind, that thought, has always made me roll my eyes in laughter and ignorance. Once I opened myself up to the idea, it was very weird how fast things started to come together. Today is the second day of my self-proclaimed spiritual journey. Happy New Year to all, and I hope you have a wonderful 2023!

Those going through hard times, pls remember "This too shall Pass..!!"

This guy makes me smile. Such a warm personality.

Teacher is quite the treasure and blessing for all of us to learn beautiful lessons from!🙏

❤ Hi everyone - Whoever reads this we wish you nothing but happiness and a stress free day 🌳 Relax, breath and take 1 day at a time. ⛱️ Thanks for creating such an awesome video, truly amazing ❤

A child in the body of a man. It's wonderful to see someone with so much knowledge sharing it like a kid playing in the backyard.

Over a million views? I guess we're all in this together.

Honorable Rinpoche has become my favorite monk❤ please continue making these videos . Thank you🙏

I've been handling with my depression for last 4 for years and i didn't know how to eliminate it but when i watched this video it taught me the only way of escape from it not to try escape from it. Just be aware of what scares you most it will be gone in time

people need to understand they really need this type of stuff ...

This fellow has a very nice happy vibe doesn't he?

May all Sentient beings be free from all suffering. Namaste🙏

This video changed my life. I am incredibly grateful that it exists. Thank you.

No one ever explained “awareness” so well. Thank you again.

Thank you so much. For you're books and you're lessons. I started 6 years ago, now I am full aware. I can meditate for hours. Thank you so much. You changed my life.

I smiled throughout the talk. You've got a very contagiously happy and positive aura 💛🙏

What I observe is that all the monks have a very wonderful vibe.

I call him "The Giggling Monk", because his giggle makes me light up!

I never thought meditation is so easy. thanks❤🌹🙏

Those who read this...universe is with you... Stay clam.... Get the vibration .....stay healthy and blessed 💖💖💖💖

I have many years of Indian and Buddhist traditions practice and I must say that this is one of the clearest and most revealing commentaries on the nature of the Self and the counscienness of it, I've heard. It's a message one should reflect on, in the amidst of our present reality !

This is one of the best things I have ever watched on UKposts, thank you so much.

Rinpoche Terger is so beautiful. I watch this over and over, not only fog the meditation, but for the laughter and happy, loving energy 🦋

What a sweet and kind human 🙏 🙏🙏 Thank you!!!

I was waiting for the couch to start floating..he is so light

I have been following Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche for quite some time and he is my " little Budha "

36:00 the awareness 41:00 start practicing meditation 🧘‍♀️

Meditation Daily is the Best Gift you can give yourself and the rest of the world ❤

Very wise and jolly. He sounds like the wise Yoda from old school star wars guiding Luke Skywalker. Excellent Video!

How to meditate: 1.-Have awereness of anything that your feel (thoughts, feelings, emotions) without critize (panic is ok, don't panic is also ok) 2.-Switch between sound awareness, breath awareness and body awareness when you get bored 3.-Take a step back (be aware about the thoughts and be aware about the toughts of the toughts, for instance: be aware of "I will not critize meditation") 4.-take a break

This way perfect for me . I did not lose interest And it did not seem to drag on . Thank you for your Time and knowledge.

The best Hour and Forty Minutes I've spent in a very long time Thank You, Mr. Rinpoche

I love that you can hear the smile in his voice. He is very joyful and it’s soothing to my spirit. I started meditation because of my anxiety attacks and nightmares. I could listen to him talk all day.

I saw this video, and I saw that's it's almost 2 hours long! I thought to myself, I will only watch the first few minutes then it will get boring and I'll go back to playing video games. But that didn't happen, I watched the whole thing, I couldn't move my eyes away. I had a misunderstanding of what mediation is, and for the first time I my life I can truly say that I know what awareness is. This guy is a fucking legend.

This is Vipasana.. teaching easy, nice and happy way.. Thank u🙏🙏🙏

you are the world best meditation teacher.

When the panic said goodbye, I cried.

Thank you!!! It took me 21 years to understand this. I feel blessed.

He is very pleasant and giving a lot of positive vibes

I must say heartiest thanx to this Rinpoche Technique which is creating wonders to help stay in present moment and be aware every fraction of moment🙏🙏So Dear Rinpoche bro thanx a ton🙏🙏😇😇😍

Today is my lucky day and my serching is reached in Success point "AWARENESS" THANKS GURU🙏✨️ Welcome my Panic & Shortness of breath

He is Superb. I liked his simple way of teaching .

What a great Monk and what beautiful video. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

Panic attacks are horrible! He makes it so much lighter, almost fun. I never thought I would want to be 'friends' with panic attacks I thought it was such horrible enemy! What a refreshing perspective! Thank you so much! Blessings 🙏❣️

Have the patience to watch this through, come back to it after trying. Learn via experience and apply. His guidance is priceless! Thank you for sharing. Thank you technology.

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Thank you so much! I may not pay it back to you, but being a better of version myself can be my expression of gratitude to you and your love ones. God bless..

Am so glad to come across this on my recommendation. I needed this very much. Loved, how he gave Powerfull insights with fun. Thank you🙏

Found my new guru. Thanks, Yongey Rinpoche, for sharing your passion with us all with such a joy.

when he said you can laugh,you can cry,its okay be yourself,i just started crying,and it didnt feel bad at all,because i forget that its okay,first time i successfully meditated,thank you❤️

For the first time ever I finally understand how to meditate. I’ve been meditating for some time now but I felt like there was a missing piece. Thank you Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche🙏🏼

How could anyone not like this!!!!! Strange people!!! 🤦‍♀️

Just what I needed today, "Thank You" 🙏☮ 😊

39:10 Now I got it. Many say that there shouldn't be any thoughts in meditation. Clear mind. But they aren't correct. Thanks for clarification

This man is legendary!

So,awareness is the acceptance of all feelings and sensations👌

Literally i love him💙

I like he’s teaching method, it’s great for people with small brains like me to understand, Simple but clearer than most teachers. This is a teacher with a genuine will to make people understand for unselfish reasons

Stay safe brother May the heavens bless your path in life And to everyone who reads this message ✌ ♥ 🙏🙌

Only Christ could give you life and joy and shepherd you. Do not be deceived folks. Wisdom shouts everywhere. Become like a child in heart through His Spirit, we will be freed in Light.

This was the best 1:44 of my morning, this adorable, intelligent, funny man kept me interested with my ADHD. Thank you!!

Omg thank you. I welcome my anger now! I welcome my sadness I welcome my jealousy! U r so helpful with these techniques. Love your humor. Nsmaste

"No tire, I have passion" Absolutely beautiful.

You are able to teach incredibly profound lessons without appearing to be teaching at all. 🙏🏻❤️

This is the best meditation video I have ever experienced. This man is accepting and positive. I love him!

Meditation is unlike almost all the other things that we do on a daily basis, it doesn’t have any purpose but has tons of benefits - it is similar to listening to music or dancing, living in the moment without aiming to arrive at any end - the journey itself is the point. Thank You!

what i like about this man is he listen to everyone so carefully

What a treat! Well, that was so fun to watch, feel the energy as if I was there! Beautiful 💚

so much respect for this human🙏

When I started this on the floor I instantly started having pains on my spine and other parts of my body but as I accepted they are there they eased down and the pains slowly dissipated, and it was easier for me to continue sitting with crossed legs. It is great I am not forcing the pain the to get out I don't even think about it but it is there and i recognize it and then it on it's own goes away. How great is this techniques.

He's adorable he makes me smile you bring me joy💕

Awareness is letting go of the ego. Flow with the rhythms of the universe. You are the universe experiencing itself in this current form. Your thoughts are fleeting clouds in an endless space. Your soul is a drop of water in an ocean of consciousness. Flow.

Can't believe that this video got 2.1 k dislikes.…this video is a gem

I love this guy. Sweet. One of the best lectures, not only because of the information but also about the way it is presented. THANK YOU.

I have also panic anxiety thanks for this season I can feel good about my panic now♥️

Right now, there are people all over the world who are just like you. They're either lonely, they're missing somebody, they're depressed, they're hurt, they're scarred from the past, they're having personal issues no one knows about, they have secrets you wouldn't believe. They wish, they dream and they hope. And right now, they are sitting here reading these words, and I'm writing this for you so you dont feel alone anymore. Always remember, don't be depressed about the past, don't worry about the future, and just focus on today. If today's not so great don't worry! Tomorrow's a new chance. If you are reading this, be sure to share this around to make others feel better. Have a nice day! :)💖💖💖

MAkes u happy just listening to him. Real awerness/mindfullness. Thk u 🙏

I love how he speaks his voice is soothing and he’s also very funny This is also very therapeutic I love it 🙏♥️🤗

"When you see river, that means you are out of river." Great teaching. Thanks master.

wonderful this is the food one needs not to waste one's short life... thankyou Mingyur Guru Rinpoche

A very spiritual fun teacher! Not pretentious rather a breath of fresh air.

My son who is 9.. just said... this is my favourite guy now.... on youtube. .. he has just such a happy tone to his voice. X