Tergar South Africa is a non-profit sister organization of Tergar International - a global organisation devoted to spreading the vision and mission of a Buddhist master Mingyur Rinpoche.

Rinpoche possesses a rare ability to present the ancient wisdom of Tibet in a fresh, engaging manner. His profound yet accessible teachings and playful sense of humor have endeared him to students around the world. Uniquely, Rinpoche’s teachings weave together his own personal experiences with modern scientific research, as they relate to the practice of meditation.

A key benefit of learning meditation is being able to shift from resistance to inclusion when working with emotions. This means that difficult emotions, physical discomfort, or mental chatter stop being obstacles and instead are used to support meditation. This reduces avoidance patterns and builds resilience because nothing needs to be “fixed” in order for one to feel okay.  As one progresses, meditation becomes something portable and able to be integrated into daily life instead of being limited to formal practice. The individual gains tools to pause, reset, and reconnect with awareness in ordinary moments; during work, conversations, or stress.

What makes him especially compelling is not only his depth of knowledge, but his humanity — his openness, humour, and genuine curiosity about the mind.