Supporting Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s Global Dharma, Education and Social Engagement Projects

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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 is guided by Mingyur Rinpoche’s aspiration to support human flourishing through awareness, compassion and wisdom.

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Aerial view of a large monastery with golden roofs situated on a hillside, surrounded by dense urban buildings in a valley.

Tergar Bodh Gaya Monastery

Tergar Institute

Tergar Retreats

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Himalayan Environment and Life Protection (H.E.L.P.)

Tergar Bodh Gaya Monastery

Tergar Osel Ling Monastery

A Buddhist monk giving a talk to an audience, sitting on a decorated chair, wearing traditional red robes, with a microphone and a colorful tablecloth in the foreground.

A group of people standing in line outside a building labeled 'Community Center' in a rural area. They are wearing traditional and modern clothing. A young child and a dog are visible near the entrance. Some individuals are holding papers. Colorful flags are strung above.

Tergar Schools

Tergar Charity Nepal

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“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

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