Monday Evening Practice Group – Joy of Living Level 2 This group is currently four weeks into the Joy of Living Level 2 (Opening the Heart) course and remains open for new participants to join. This level focuses on cultivating compassion, loving-kindness, and opening the heart. The group meets weekly for practice, video teachings, and group discussions in a supportive environment.

Please note that to join this group, you must have completed Joy of Living Level 1 and be enrolled in the Joy of Living Level 2 online course on Tergar Learning. You’ll also need copies of Joyful Wisdom and The Joy of Living by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. If you need financial support to access the course, please contact TLC@tergar.org.

Online via Zoom | Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CAT Practice Coordinator: Fiona

🪷 New! Tuesday Evening Practice Group – Joy of Living Level 1 (Starting January 6, 2026) A new weekly online practice group will begin on Tuesday evenings, led by Paul. This group is for those beginning their Joy of Living path and will journey through the Joy of Living Level 1 (Calming the Mind) course together, offering space to deepen understanding and practice in community. It’s ideal for those new to Tergar or anyone wishing to explore Mingyur Rinpoche’s teachings in more detail.

All participants must register for the Joy of Living Level 1 course on Tergar Learning. You’ll also need copies of Joyful Wisdom and The Joy of Living by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. If you need financial support to access the course, please contact TLC@tergar.org.

Online via Zoom | Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CAT Practice Coordinator: Paul

Tuesday Morning Practice Group – Nectar of the Path This is a long-standing and experienced group of practitioners that have been meeting since 2017. Together, they have completed all three levels of the Joy of Living programme, developing calm and focus (JOL 1), opening the heart (JOL 2), and cultivating wisdom and insight (JOL 3). They have also explored additional teachings, including Bardo and Lucid Dreaming practices.

The group is currently following Nectar of the Path and is now at capacity with over 20 participants.

Participants must be registered for the appropriate courses on Tergar Learning and have copies of Joyful Wisdom and The Joy of Living. For financial assistance, email TLC@tergar.org.

Online via Zoom | Time: 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM CAT Practice Coordinator: Cat

Sunday Morning Community Meditation Sessions This practice group is a South Africa and beyond group and is open to everyone, irrespective of your meditation experience. In this group, meditators are introduced to the teachings of Mingyur Rinpoche through short videos, reflections and quotations, followed by a combination of guided and unguided meditations. We share a common interest in meditation and a wish to explore awareness, love and compassion, and wisdom through the profound instructions of Mingyur Rinpoche. This group provides an ideal environment for a first introduction to Mingyur Rinpoche’s teachings. It also provides an opportunity for individuals with an existing Tergar meditation practice to deepen their personal practice within a supportive community of meditators.

Online via Zoom | Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM CAT Practice Coordinator: Alex Kunkhyen

Nectar of the Path Practice Group – Weekday Mornings This is a practice group for Nectar of the Path practitioners. Nectar of the Path is a concise liturgy composed by Mingyur Rinpoche to distil the key points of the Buddhist path as a reminder for daily practice. We practise together each weekday morning. Please contact the practice leader for more information. The Nectar of the Path practice is open to anyone.

Online via Zoom | Time: 6:00 AM – 6:45 AM CAT (Monday to Friday) Practice Coordinator: John

🌙 Path of Liberation Practice Group – Thursday Evenings (Starting 2026) A new Thursday evening (6:00–7:30 PM CAT) group may be started next year if there is enough interest. If you have completed the Path of Liberation and would like to join the Thursday evening group, please get in touch.

🏵️ In-Person Monthly Meditation Offerings • Cape Town: First Sunday of each month • Johannesburg: Fourth Sunday of each month

These sessions are open to everyone and offer a chance to come together for guided meditation and community practice.

Updates and details will be shared on the Tergar SA WhatsApp group