Supporting Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s Monasteries, Education and Social Engagement Projects in Nepal & India

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Upcoming

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Tergar Institute

Tibet Pilgrimage

21 July – 8 August 2025

Join a transformative pilgrimage to Tibet and immerse yourself in the sacred landscapes that inspired Milarepa’s profound teachings.

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Tergar Institute

Foundations of Buddhist Experience

10 September - 10 December 2025

Blending traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings with contemporary insights to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and profound personal growth.

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Tergar Charity Nepal

Meditation Journey to Upper Mustang

22 October – 08 November 2025

Embark on a breathtaking journey to upper Mustang, Nepal; a transformative journey for your body, mind, and soul— while helping children in remote Himalayas receive the education they deserve.

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Tergar Charity Nepal

Child Sponsorship Program

Changing the World, One Child at a Time.

Empowering underprivileged children at Sama Kindergarten with education, nutrition, and essential resources through sponsorship.

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Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche created the Yongey Foundation in 2003 to support his worldwide dharma, education, and social engagement activities. The Yongey Foundation supports Mingyur Rinpoche’s aspiration to support human flourishing through awareness, compassion and wisdom.

Impact

Tergar Bodh Gaya Monastery
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Tergar Schools

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Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

“Compassion is the spontaneous wisdom of the heart. It's always with us. It always has been, and always will be. When it arises in us, we've simply learned to see how strong and safe we really are.”

— Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche