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Experience the teachings of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche during his first South African tour
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a teacher, best-selling author, and the spiritual leader of the worldwide Tergar Meditation Community. Image: Supplied. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, internationally acclaimed meditation teacher and bestselling author, will embark on his first full South African tour this August and September. The visit will bring the founder of the worldwide Tergar Meditation Community, which operates centres across six continents, to Cape Town and Johannesburg for a series of talks, courses, and retreats. What sets Rinpoche apart is his remarkable ability to make meditation accessible to everyone, regardless of background or beliefs. He is a bestselling author whose book The Joy of Living became a New York Times bestseller and has been translated into over 20 languages. His unique approach combines time-tested practices with cutting-edge neuroscience. Research conducted at the University of Wisconsin revealed extraordinary effects of his meditation techniques on brain function, with results featured in National Geographic and Time magazine. Most uniquely, his teachings weave together his own personal experiences, which include using meditation techniques to overcome panic attacks and a near-death experience during a wandering retreat, with modern scientific research. This combination creates practical tools for cultivating happiness and well-being in our fast-paced, stress-filled world. Rinpoche inspires millions by sharing evidence-based methods that require no religious background—just minutes of daily practice can lead to reduced anxiety, greater happiness, and improved focus in both personal and professional life. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Image: Supplied. His works Joyful Wisdom and In Love with the World explore personal transformation, resilience, and his profound near-death experience. His acclaimed TED Talk demonstrates why meditation is easier than most people think. 'In my travels over the past 25 years, I have encountered many people and realize that the feeling of separation from ourselves and the world is merely a deceptive narrative created by our minds,' says Mingyur Rinpoche. 'In my lineage, we believe it is possible to transcend those beliefs, and when we love the world, the world loves us back. I am thrilled to be traveling to South Africa for the first time to share these ancient teachings, highlighting the recognition of our innate wellbeing, and how it connects us to our shared humanity. I look forward to meeting you all soon.' The events will take place from 27 August until 7 September. For more information visit Quicket.
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
European Parliament chairs push for probe into death of Tibetan leader in Chinese custody
Two chairs of European Parliament have called for a probe into the 'suspicious' death of prominent Tibetan Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, according to a report by Dharamshala-based Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). The report says the chair of the European Parliament's subcommittee on human rights MEP Mounir Satouri and the chair of the delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China MEP Engin Eroglu have jointly written to the Chinese ambassador to the European Union regarding the matter. The report adds that the chair of the subcommittee on human rights has also sent a letter to the Vietnamese ambassador to the EU, echoing the concerns. Rinpoche, who was the head of Lung-ngon Monastery in Gade County, Golog, Tibet, reportedly died while in Chinese custody in Vietnam in March. 'Both letters express grave concern and alarm over the unexplained circumstances of Tulku Hungkar Dorje's death and the subsequent cremation of his body in Vietnam without the consent of his family,' the CTA report says. The chairs called on Chinese and Vietnamese authorities to ensure a transparent, independent and impartial investigation to determine the circumstances of Dorje's 'disappearance and subsequent passing'. According to a statement released by the CTA last month, Rinpoche had been living in hiding in Vietnam since September 2024 due to 'persistent harassment' by Chinese authorities in Tibet. On March 25, he was reportedly arrested from a hotel room in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, in a co-ordinated operation involving the local Vietnamese police and Chinese secret services agents. He was sent to a local public security office on March 28, where he is said to have died the same day. The Dharamshala-based Tibetan parliament-in-exile has also called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Rinpoche, and disclosure of the findings of the investigation.
Hindustan Times
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Himachal: Tibetan political NGOs condemn cremation of religious leader without family consent
Tibetan political NGOs on Monday condemned the reported cremation of Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, a revered Tibetan religious figure who allegedly died in custody under suspicious circumstances in Vietnam late last month, without family consent. Addressing a press conference in Dharamshala, the NGOs have demanded international intervention. They stated that Rinpoche reportedly passed away late in March while in the custody of Vietnamese authorities in Ho Chi Minh City, just days after being arrested in a coordinated operation involving Chinese agents. 'Disturbing information indicates that Rinpoche's remains were cremated in Vietnam without the consent of his family. The Rinpoche's detention, his untimely death in custody, and the subsequent unauthorised cremation constitute grave violations of international legal standards and can be seen to represent a deliberate obstruction of justice, raising serious questions regarding China's involvement in his apprehension and death,' the NGOs said in a joint statement. They reiterated the urgent demand for a full and transparent international investigation into the circumstances surrounding Rinpoche's death. Ju Tenkyong from the Amnye Machen Institute said, 'In the future, the five monks who came to Vietnam to retrieve Rinpoche's body will face extreme danger to their safety. Even now, Lung Ngon Monastery is facing immense difficulties, and forwarding and disseminating photos and information about Rinpoche is strictly forbidden. The monastery has been threatened with shutdown if it violates orders from the Chinese government.' Sonam Tsering of the Tibetan Youth Congress added, 'We condemn the Vietnamese government's handling of Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche's death, including its apparent complicity with China, opaque investigation, and refusal to release his body to his family. International action is needed to hold China accountable for its transnational repression.'
