World-renowned meditation master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche will be in South Africa for the first time from 27 August to 7 September. We are honoured to host Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche at our temple for a blessing and a Dharma Talk on Thursday morning, 4 September.

Date: Thursday, 4 September
Time: 11h00 AM– 13h30 PM
Event: Blessing and Dharma Talk
Venue: KSD Johannesburg Temple, 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg

11:00 – 11:30 Arrival and Settling

11:30 Welcoming of Rinpoche

11:45 – 12:10 Blessing

12:15 – 13:30 Dharma Talk

13:30 Bring and Share Lunch

No cost, but Dana for Rinpoche is appreciated.

Please RSVP:
Email: johannesburg@kagyu.org.za
WA: +27 62 913 4436

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is renowned for his 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.  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. For a more detailed biography of Rinpoche, see here.

This visit is organised by Tergar South Africa. 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.For full details of his visit, please see here.

Tergar SA will also be hosting a public talk with Rinpoche at Wits as follows

Date: Wednesday, 3 September
Time: 18h00 – 20h30
Event: Meditation for life, work and purpose
Venue: Wits Campus, Braamfontein, Johannesburg

This public lecture explores practical meditation techniques for bringing clarity and purpose to both personal and professional life. Mingyur Rinpoche will demonstrate methods for transforming daily challenges into opportunities for mental clarity and renewed focus, addressing stress, overwhelm, and burnout while helping participants discover deeper meaning in their everyday experiences.

In our high-pressure world of deadlines, expectations, and endless distractions, Mingyur Rinpoche offers something revolutionary: practical techniques that transform stress into clarity, overwhelm into focus, and burnout into renewed purpose. The session is designed for both newcomers to meditation and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of contemplative practice in daily life.

Cost: From R199
Bookings: Quicket

Please note this event is organised by Tergar SA. They have kindly offered a 15% discount for our members. Please enter this code, exactly as written, when booking: KSD-JHB@