Overview
Gelong Thubten is a Tibetan Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and author who teaches practical mindfulness for modern professionals and organizations. Ordained in the Kagyu tradition, he is known for making contemplative practice accessible without requiring religious conversion—supporting focus, compassion, and emotional steadiness under pressure.
What they teach
- Meditation and mindfulness for workplaces and communities
- Weekend retreats on Buddhist psychology and happiness
- Books and teachings that translate contemplative practice for secular audiences
- Organizational wellbeing programs
Why SUCCESS readers care
Thubten represents the mindfulness slice of the SUCCESS mix in an applied way: attention training as a leadership asset. His retreats and organizational work emphasize usable practice over mystique.
Sources
Grounded in gelongthubten.com about and events pages (retrieved 2026-09-12).