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Benefits of Meditation

Earth: Our Source of Life and Wisdom

In this reflection, Mingyur Rinpoche invites us to reconnect with Mother Earth—not only as our source of life, but also as a powerful teacher of impermanence, resilience, and interdependence. Through his own story of witnessing glacial retreat in the Himalayas, he offers a message of hope: even small efforts can create lasting impact.

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Climate Response: Nurseries of Seedlings in the Himalayas

Discover how a French city-dweller transformed into an environmental pioneer, cultivating 20,000 trees at 3,550 meters in the Himalayas while empowering an isolated Nepali village.

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Margot Clavier: A Passion for Innovation and Community Well-Being

French humanitarian Margot Clavier leads sustainable development projects at 11,800 feet in remote Himalayan village Samagaun, helping locals create income through innovative initiatives while preserving their environment and cultural identity.

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A Gentle Turning Towards the Dharma

From outer success to inner clarity, Emilda Rahim shares her journey of discovering the dharma — and how it quietly transformed her life.

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A New Relationship with Pain

Faced with the challenges of Crohn’s disease, philosopher Maria Müller Hornbach turned to meditation, which transformed her relationship with pain and brought greater ease to her life. Inspired by Mingyur Rinpoche’s teachings, she took Tergar’s Meditation Teacher Program, and now teaches meditation classes in Germany.

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Meditation and Buddhism

White Tara: Practice as a Relationship

Meditation practice, like a relationship, unfolds gradually and requires patience, curiosity, and a willingness to engage with its layers over time. By understanding our own learning process, staying connected to the deeper meaning of practice, and adapting when challenges arise, we can sustain motivation and develop a lasting, meaningful connection with our path.

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Yeshe: The Knowing That Is Present from the Very Beginning

Yeshe, or innate wisdom, is ever-present and simply needs to be recognized. Though we often believe that awakening requires effort and progress, true wisdom is already here—our challenge is to stop overlooking it.

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