Middle age often brings a whirlwind of career pressures, relationship expectations, and the drive for achievement, sometimes leaving us feeling overwhelmed.

In this monthly teaching, Mingyur Rinpoche offers advice for navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of middle age. He explores the importance of finding purpose in our work and practical ways to manage stress by embracing variety in our routines and connecting with practices like meditation, even if only for five minutes. Drawing on his own experiences of balancing a busy life and spiritual practice, Rinpoche shares how we can integrate awareness into our daily lives to cultivate contentment and lead a more fulfilling life.

This teaching is from Tergar’s Joy of Living online program. To learn more, click here.

Click here to download an English transcript of the video [pdf].