Michael Roach

Who is Michael Roach?

Michael Roach is an American non-traditional teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. Ordained as a Gelugpa monk, he was the first American to receive the Geshe degree at Sera Monastery in India. He has started a number of businesses and organizations, written books about Buddhism, and translated Tibetan Buddhist teachings.

Roach has written and lectured that yoga, meditation, and a practice of helping others—even competitors—leads to financial prosperity. He has at times been the center of controversy for his views, teachings, activities, and behavior.