Are things as solid and real as they seem? Emptiness is the way that things really are. It is the way things exist as opposed to the way that they appear to exist. There is no greater method for experiencing peace of mind and happiness than to understand and meditate on emptiness.

A disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Gen Chökyong is a Buddhist monk who has been studying, practising and teaching meditation for many years. He was ordained in April 2000 and trained at Tara Buddhist Centre, near Derby, one of the foremost Buddhist colleges in Europe.
When teaching, Gen Chökyong demonstrates a comprehensive wealth of knowledge, which he shares in a humorous and compassionate way.