Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, author and meditation teacher.

He became a monk 30 years ago and his training has included spending more than six years in intensive retreats. He is regarded as one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers with over two decades of experience in keynote speaking, leading coaching sessions and facilitating workshops.

His profound impact has been felt across diverse settings, from blue-chip companies to schools, universities, prisons, and addiction counselling centres. Thubten’s reputation as a sought-after speaker has led him to prestigious platforms, including engagements at the University of Oxford, the United Nations, Hay Literary Festival and WOMAD.

As a celebrated author, his books, including A Monk's Guide to Happiness: Meditation in the 21st Century (a Sunday Times bestseller) and Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk’s Guide to Fearless Living, offer invaluable insights into cultivating happiness and resilience, by reframing life's challenges as opportunities for growth. He is the Director of several Buddhist centres and a Trustee of ROKPA International, a humanitarian aid organisation.

Thubten’s approach to teaching mindfulness is non-religious, allowing all audiences to benefit from his insights.