# Joy of Living: Meditation — Meditate with Mingyur Rinpoche

> Buddhist wisdom for practical daily happiness and peace. (iPhone/iPad app by Tergar International.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-of-living-meditation/id6736911332 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tergar International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348176264)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-of-living-meditation/id6736911332/reviews.md

## What is Joy of Living?

Joy of Living: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Life

"You are already perfect, just as you are. The joy you're seeking? It's already there." — Mingyur Rinpoche

There's a moment when meditation stops being a technique and becomes a way of seeing. Joy of Living is built to take you there — gently, simply, step by step — with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, one of the world's most beloved Tibetan Buddhist teachers.

This isn't about fixing what's broken, or adding one more habit to your day. It's about befriending your mind exactly as it is — the worry, the stress, the restlessness — and discovering the natural awareness that has been quietly there all along.

WHY JOY OF LIVING IS DIFFERENT
 
Joy of Living draws on 2,500 years of Buddhist wisdom, carried by a living lineage and taught by a living master — not as philosophy to study, but as something you practice in traffic, at work, in the middle of a difficult conversation. Short practices, plain language, and Rinpoche's famous warmth and humor.

LEARN, TRY, APPLY 

• Learn: video teachings that reveal how awareness itself is naturally peaceful and joyful 
• Try: guided meditations and contemplations designed for real-world minds 
• Apply: turn everyday moments into practice — no cushion, no perfect conditions required

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE 

• A clear step-by-step path that meets you wherever you are — and keeps going as deep as you want to go 
• Mingyur Rinpoche's warm, accessible teaching style
• Tools for working with anxiety and difficult emotions — not to eliminate them, but to dance with them
• Teachings on Buddhist philosophy, compassion, and genuine happiness 
• A worldwide community of practitioners

ABOUT MINGYUR RINPOCHE 
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, the New York Times bestselling author of The Joy of Living, and the founder of Tergar International. His practice has been studied by neuroscientists researching long-term meditation, and he teaches students around the world.

FROM TERGAR INTERNATIONAL 

Developed by the team behind Mingyur Rinpoche's global teaching, bringing an authentic living tradition into modern daily life.

Start today — and discover that joy isn't something you achieve. It's something you already are.

## Key features

- Timeless Buddhist wisdom for daily life
- Guided meditations and contemplations
- Tools for working with anxiety and emotions
- Accessible teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche
- Community of fellow practitioners
- Courses on Buddhist philosophy and compassion

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tergar Reduced | $24.99 | per month |
| Tergar Sponsor | $49.99 | per month |
| Tergar Standard | $174.99 | per 6 months |
| Tergar Sponsor | $250.00 | per 6 months |
| Reduced Semianual | $124.99 | per 6 months |
| Tergar Sponsor | $450.00 | per year |
| Tergar Standard | $314.99 | per year |
| Tergar Reduced | $224.99 | per year |
| Tergar Standard | $34.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-of-living-meditation/id6736911332/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tolle App

*2026-08-02*

Ich meditiere schon seit einiger Zeit unter der Anleitung von Mingyur Rinpoche und habe bereits Joy of Living 1 abgeschlossen. Mir hat damals noch etwas gefehlt – genau diese Lücke schließt die App für mich.

Besonders gefallen mir die hochwertigen Teachings aus dem Programm Anytime, Anywhere und die Art, wie Mingyur Rinpoche Meditation vermittelt: klar, bodenständig und leicht verständlich.

Die App selbst ist sehr intuitiv aufgebaut. Der Meditations-Timer mit dem Gong ist hervorragend – vorher musste ich immer einen separaten Timer benutzen, was umständlich war. Jetzt ist alles an einem Ort und die Meditation fühlt sich deutlich angenehmer an. Auch der Tracker motiviert mich, regelmäßig zu meditieren, weil ich meine Fortschritte sehen kann.

Insgesamt eine wirklich gelungene App, die das Meditieren im Alltag deutlich einfacher macht. Vielen Dank dafür – macht weiter so!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work

*2026-06-25*

I wish this app worked. It worked the first time. Then nothing. I’m using iOS. The organization is suffering due to this glitch. Since I can’t complete the prerequisite training that is on the app, I also can’t register for paid retreats.

### 5/5 — My favourite app

*2026-05-21*

I am really glad I found this app after I read two books of yongey mingyur rinpoche and practiced meditation with just a couple of videos of him on YouTube and after that with the balloon app. I like the amount of humour of yongey mingyur, the originality and the great structure of the lessons in this app very much. It brings me so much joy and understanding of how to live happily and aware! Thank you yongey mingyur and everyone who helped to make this app possible!

### 5/5 — Expansive enrichment

*2026-02-12*

Grateful to have found resources like this, to have on hand when times get tough; empowering education.

### 5/5 — Baby steps

*2026-01-08*

Love the course but looks like the app doesn’t have the main course tet

### 5/5 — Beyond expectations

*2025-10-09*

Well executed teachings from a superb teacher curated by wonderful guides, on an impressive platform

## Frequently asked questions about Joy of Living

### What is Joy of Living?

Joy of Living offers Buddhist wisdom for modern life, focusing on discovering natural peace and happiness. It provides guided meditations and teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche to help users work with emotions and transform daily experiences.

### Is Joy of Living free to use?

Yes, Joy of Living is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, as indicated by its monetization model.

### What kind of content does Joy of Living offer?

The app features step-by-step guidance for meditation, accessible teachings on Buddhist philosophy, compassion, and living with authentic happiness. It also includes tools for managing anxiety and difficult emotions.

### Who is Mingyur Rinpoche?

Mingyur Rinpoche is a renowned Buddhist teacher whose warm and humorous teachings are central to the Joy of Living app. His approach focuses on recognizing natural awareness for peace and joy.

### Can beginners use Joy of Living?

Yes, Joy of Living offers step-by-step guidance suitable for complete beginners to advanced practitioners. The teachings are designed to be practical for real-world minds.

### What devices is Joy of Living available on?

Joy of Living is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It was last updated on October 30, 2025, with version 25.100.74.

### How often is Joy of Living updated?

The app's latest version, 25.100.74, was released on October 30, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.

### Does Joy of Living have ads?

Yes, Joy of Living contains advertisements. This is part of its ad-supported monetization model.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2026-08-31

Smoother sign-up and lesson progress
Fixed video, audio, and notification glitches
General bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.3.0 — 2026-08-27

* Start with clarity. A new onboarding experience walks you through your first practice, step by step.
* Stay on track. Enable notifications for practice reminders and updates when new content is published.
* Watch without friction. The video player is faster and more reliable, with refined playback controls.

### 2.1.1 — 2026-07-30

Fix issues on congratulations screens

### 2.1.0 — 2026-07-29

• Dark Mode support
• Consistent portrait orientation
• Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.0.10 — 2026-07-20

Fixed a bug that could prevent moving to the next lesson after finishing an optional meditation audio.

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