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Find an Anytime Anywhere Meditation Teacher

Find an Anytime Anywhere Meditation Teacher

Certified Graduates of the Tergar Meditation Teacher Program

Certified Graduates of the Tergar Meditation Teacher Program

We are delighted to present a list of certified teachers ready to guide you through the transformative Anytime Anywhere Meditation course. Each teacher featured here has successfully completed the Tergar Meditation Teacher Program, ensuring they possess the expertise and dedication to support your meditation journey.

Explore the profiles below to find a teacher that best fits your needs and discover when the next Anytime Anywhere Meditation course starts.

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Ivonne Atmojo
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Jakarta Jakarta, Indonesia

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English,Indonesian

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In-Person

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  • AAM

Ivonne Atmojo is a meditation and music teacher with an upbeat personality. She brings a fresh, lighthearted approach to mindfulness, showing people that meditation can fit into any part of their day—whether they\'re sitting, walking, or humming along to a tune! With her unique blend of creativity and calm, Ivonne helps others find ease and harmony in their busy lives. A graduate of the Tergar Meditation Teacher Program, she’s passionate about making meditation easy, fun, and personalized, helping her students find joy and balance through every note and every breath.
Alexandra Bareyt
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Bretoncelles Normandy, France

language Language

French

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Online,In-Person

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  • Meditation for grief
  • Meditation for trauma
  • Meditation for caregivers and therapists

After devoting the early part of my career to neuroscience research and then teaching, I turned to brief therapies, mainly using Ericksonian hypnosis and eye movement therapy. Since 2020, I have been working with adults and children to help them achieve their well-being goals, particularly in difficult life situations such as trauma and bereavement (a specialty I trained in at the Université Paris-Saclay). I\'m also a corporate trainer in soft skills and a trainer of future therapists. Meditation came into my life some fifteen years ago.
Veronika Bílá
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Kutná Hora/Prague ., Czech Republic

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Czech,English

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  • Meditation for beginners
  • AAM
  • Somatic mindfulness
  • Meditation retreat

Veronika has been practicing meditation since 2009 under the guidance of various teachers within the Buddhist tradition. She met Mingyur Rinpoche in 2016 and co-founded Tergar Czechia. She spent several years living in India studying Buddhism and the Tibetan language and still likes to run away to the Himalayas every so often. Veronika is a staff member at Tergar International and a certified yoga teacher with background and training in yoga therapy. She has successfully completed Tergar’s Meditation Teacher Program. She is particularly interested in somatic mindfulness and loves guiding practices and retreats that emphasize the mind-body interconnectedness.
Carles Blas
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Brussels  Brabant, Belgium

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Catalan,English,French,Spanish

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In-Person

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  • Organizations
  • General adult public

I started meditation in 1996, in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Student of Mingyur Rinpoche since 2007, before completing MTP, I get certified by the Mindfulness Association to teach the 8 weeks Mindfulness Based Miving Course. In 2015 I started facilitating meditation sessions, and teaching meditation in form of seminars and webinars.
Christopher Bono
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Woodstock NY, USA

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English

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Online,In-Person

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  • Meditations on:
  • Breath
  • Sound
  • Body Sensations
  • Impermanence
  • Analytical Meditations
  • Multiplicity
  • Love and Compassion
  • Appreciation

Meditation is life! For twenty years, I\'ve found meditation has helped bring balance, nurture creativity, and deepen my appreciation for life\'s gifts. My journey spans multiple traditions, beginning as a devoted student of Thich Nhat Hanh and currently pursuing the Order of Interbeing in the Plum Village tradition. I\'ve extensively studied Theravada Buddhism, attending retreats with renowned teachers. In the latest chapter of my practice, I have become a devoted student of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, completing Tergar\'s rigorous Meditation Teacher Program. As a composer and founder of Our Silent Canvas, I integrate meditation into my creative process. I\'m passionate about sharing diverse teachings, blending insights from various traditions to benefit others on their meditation journey.
Paulo Borges
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Lisbon Lisbon District, Portugal

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Portuguese

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  • Relationships between meditation, world\\\\\\\'s wisdoms, philosophy and science. Open awareness. Loving-kindness meditation. Meditation in everyday life. 

Dharma and meditation practitioner since 1983. Completed the preliminary practices of Tibetan Buddhism under the guidance of Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche and Pema Wangyal Rinpoche. Disciple of Mingyur Rinpoche since 2016. Practice leader at Tergar Lisbon. President of the Tergar Portugal Association. Professor of Philosophy and Meditation, Philosophies in Asia and Philosophy of Religion at the Faculty of Letters of the University of Lisbon. Professor of Medicine and Meditation and of the Master\'s in Palliative Care at the Faculty of Medicine, as well as of the Master\'s programmes at the Lisbon School of Nursing. Co-founder and former president of the Portuguese Buddhist Union. Co-founder of Dewachen retreat centre. Translator of Buddhist books and author and organiser of 69 philosophy, poetry, drama and fiction books, including six on Buddhism and meditation.
Maren Brandt
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Norderstedt Schleswig Holstein, Germany

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English,German

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Online,In-Person

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  • * Anytime Anywhere Meditation
  • * Anytime Anywhere Yoga
  • * Meditation for Beginners
  • * Meditation for women who have faced inequality and trauma, guiding them toward resilience, happiness, and mental peace.

Originally from Germany, I hold a diploma in cultural studies and am a licensed business coach. I work in marketing communications, driven by a deep curiosity about the world and its ongoing transformation. I\\'m passionate about meditation, people, the arts, AI, and exploring uncharted places.
Paulo Carvalho da Silva
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Londrina Paraná, Brazil

language Language

Portuguese

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Online,In-Person

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  • Mental Health and wellbeing at work
  • Anywhere Anytime Meditation

I am a Brazilian physician specializing in Occupational Medicine, with a postgraduate degree in Psychiatry. My journey into mental well-being began after graduation when I started exploring diverse psychological approaches. In 2014, I discovered Buddhism, a turning point that deepened my understanding of the mind and its potential. Meeting Mingyur Rinpoche in 2016 further shaped my path, inspiring my work at the interface of mental health and work. Currently, I serve in several large industries in southern Brazil, integrating clinical expertise, meditation practices, and compassion-driven insights to promote well-being and cultivate presence, kindness, and wisdom in professional settings.
Jose Figueroa
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San Juan, Puerto Rico & Princeton, NJ ., USA

language Language

English

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Online

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  • Emotional Fitness
  • Leadership
  • Marriage
  • Corporate Wellness
  • Calm Abiding Meditation
  • Insight Meditation

Jose Figueroa is a multidisciplinary innovator dedicated to creating solutions at the intersection of technology, creativity, and mindfulness. With a background spanning aerospace sustainability, law, meditation, and film production, Jose has earned recognition as a thought leader for pioneering sustainable maritime rocket launches and advocating for ethical leadership in innovation. Drawing on years of diverse experiences, Jose bridges the gap between innovation and well-being, striving to inspire future generations to lead with purpose and balance.
Rod Fiorito
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Barcelona Cataluña, Spain

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English,Spanish

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Online,In-Person

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  • Anytime Anywhere Meditation course
  • Introductory meditation practices

I began my meditation path in 2009 with another meditation community where I eventually was authorized as a meditation instructor for both retreats and meditation centers. In 2019, after reading Mingyur Rinpoche\'s book, In Love With The World, I became involved with the Tergar Meditation Community, both at the local Barcelona Tergar group as one of their practice leaders, and in Tergar International. As a certified AAM teacher, I am passionate about sharing with others Mingyur Rinpoche’s unique approach of self-discovery through meditation.
Michael Fuchs 
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Vorra Bavaria, Germany

language Language

English,German

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Online,In-Person

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  • Anytime Anywhere Meditation
  • Human resources
  • Stress management
  • Intuitive archery
  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Teambuilding
  • Interactive workshops on- and offline (Life Kinetik®, juggling, Lego Serious Play®)

I’m a facilitator who loves making things simple and accessible. With over 20 years of experience, I’m passionate about using a variety of impactful methods to engage participants and colleagues. My journey began as a sports entertainer at a wellness hotel, where I developed a love for interactive workshops and public speaking. With a degree in sports economics, I’ve gained insights into marketing, personal development, and health. As a self-employed professional, I specialize in inspiring people and teams by combining mindfulness, movement, and practical tools to encourage regular meditation and personal growth.
Ranbing Gong
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Chengdu Sichuan, China

language Language

Chinese

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Online,In-Person

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  • Awareness Meditation, Open Awareness

Ranbing was born and raised in Chengdu, China, where she was inspired by the free-spirited, kind, and natural way of Taoist and Buddhist hermits. After seven years studying the Arts in London, she developed a deep interest in India, which led her to Yoga and Meditation. In 2014, she co-founded Astha Yoga, a traditional yoga center focused on well-being through mindful asana practice, pranayama, and meditation.
Karen Hug
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Freiburg -, Germany

language Language

English,German

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Online,In-Person

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  • AAM general
  • AAM in schools/colleges/universities (teachers and students)
  • MBSR (Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction)
  • Mindfulness based programs for teachers and students

Karen had been practicing meditation for more than 30 years within the Buddhist tradition when she met Mingyur Rinpoche in 2019, whose devoted student she has since been. As a licensed MBSR trainer since 2018, Karen has offered mindfulness-based trainings both to a broad audience as well as to schools and colleges, incorporating her experience as a former highschool teacher into her programs. It is Karen´s deepest wish to make meditation accessible not only to people of all walks of life, but in particular to teachers and students, who can so much contribute to the wellbeing of our future societies.
Ben Hutchison
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Cincinnati Ohio, USA

language Language

English

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Online

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  • Anytime Anywhere Meditation

Hey! This is Ben Hutchison. I’ve practiced meditation for the last 20+ years in a variety of different environments and plenty of different head spaces. If you think you can’t do meditation, I’ve been there. If you think it’s too hard, I’ve been there too. In fact, what years of practice has given me is the ability to understand the natural ups and downs to a meditation practice and I want to help people navigate through that process. I’m a husband. I’m a father. I’m an artist. I’m a worker. And I’d love to share Anytime Anywhere Meditation with you.
Micael Inês
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Leiria -, Portugal

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English,Portuguese

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  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Corporate
  • Community

Micael is a Practice Leader in a local Tergar Community and Community Building Manager at Tergar International, where he supports over 100 practice communities worldwide. Passionate about meditation, he focuses on fostering connection, belonging, and purpose among diverse practice groups and communities. He has been a meditation teacher since 2015, initially trained at the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (Bangor University, UK) and later with Tergar International. Before joining Tergar, he worked as a nurse for nearly 20 years, primarily in critical care. He brings experience in teaching meditation across hospitals, schools, private companies, and community settings.
Andrea Loreto
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Eugene Oregon, USA

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English

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Online,In-Person

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  • Anytime Anywhere Meditation
  • Life coaching for 50 adults

Andrea Loreto earned a degree in economics and business administration from the University of Florence, Italy. He is an entrepreneur and former business consultant as well as a certified AAM teacher. Andrea founded the Pienavita Institute (the Institute for “flourishing life” in Italian) to help older adults connect with their full potential through: Life Coaching, Meditation Training, Lucid Dreaming Facilitation.
Mary Esther Malloy
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New York NY, USA

language Language

English

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Online

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  • Pregnancy Meditation
  • Working with the Mind in Labor
  • Coping with childbirth fears or anxieties
  • Low-stress Parenting
  • Healing Birth Trauma
  • Miscarriage/Pregnancy loss
  • Cesarean/VBAC
  • Fear of Childbirth
  • Creating family practices to help everyone thrive 

As one of the nation’s most experienced doulas and birth educators, Mary Esther Malloy has offered thousands of families an expansive, mindfulness-informed approach to childbirth preparation, labor support, and parenting. She currently teaches Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting classes in New York City and offers a range of mindfulness programs to new parents. Training with Tergar International and certifying as an AAM instructor has inspired Mary Esther to create a specialty 5-week AAM course for Pregnancy and Parenting. This course helps families navigate with awareness the ups and downs of pregnancy, approach birth with open-hearted curiosity, and create an environment as parents in which a child can thrive, no matter the stressors. The mother of three children, Mary Esther holds a B.A. in English Literature from Oberlin College and an M.A. in Anthropology from New York University. She publishes regularly on mindfulness, childbirth and parenting.
Liliana Maravilla Rojas
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Cholula Puebla, México

language Language

Spanish, English

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Online, In-Person

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  • Anytime Anywhere Meditation Program
  • Meditation for patients and professionals in the mental health area

Liliana Maravilla was first interested in meditation in 2016 after being introduced to it by Mingyur Rinpoche in a public talk in Puebla, Mexico. She felt an immediate connection to the wisdom and depth of the teachings and Rinpoche\'s relaxed and clear teaching style. Liliana is a psychologist and neuropsychologist who has worked with children with neurodevelopmental disorders and in the rehabilitation of adults with brain damage. She also is a practice leader at Tergar Puebla.
Mark Mathijssen
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Nijmegen Geldeland, The Netherlands

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Dutch

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Online,In-Person

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  • AAM

Ik heb het Boeddhisme ontmoet tijdens mijn reis door Azië in 1988. Sindsdien is het de belangrijkste bron van wijsheid en inspiratie in mijn leven. Ook het Gnostisch Christendom zit diep in mijn hart. De afgelopen 35 jaar heb ik geprobeerd deze wijsheid te integreren in mijn leven, en ook in mijn werk als ondernemer. Zie oa https://nijmegenstadvancompassie.nl/interview-met-mark-mathijsen/. Sinds 2017 is Mingyur Rinpoche mijn belangrijkste leraar. 
Mark McGrath
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Dublin Leinster, Ireland

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English

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Online,In-Person

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  • Areas of interest:
  • Cultivating Awareness
  • Kindness and Compassion
  • Wisdom and Insight
  • Working with existential issues
  • Discovering shadow aspects of ourself
  • Working with the Inner Critic

I’ve been practicing and studying meditation for 20 years. I am a student of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and a volunteer with Tergar International. Also a practitioner of Diamond Approach, I have a keen interest in the value of psychotherapy as a compliment to the spiritual path and I have a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. In addition to this I have worked for over 30 years as a Sound Engineer with RTE, Ireland’s national broadcaster. I have a love of music and have been studying and playing Jazz and Classical guitar for many years.
Kate Mondloch
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Eugene Oregon, USA

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English

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Online,In-Person

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  • Mindfulness in higher education
  • Art and wellbeing
  • Contemplative photography

Kate Mondloch has been a dedicated student of Mingyur Rinpoche since 2011. A Pacific Northwest native, Kate currently serves as group coordinator and senior practice leader for Tergar Eugene. Kate\\'s meditation journey complements her academic career as a professor of contemporary art history at the University of Oregon, where she specializes in perception, embodiment, and the impact of new technologies on human experience. 
Maria Müller-Hornbach 
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Frankfurt am Main Hessen, Germany

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German

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Online,In-Person

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  • I teach meditation to a broad range of people and in several kind of institutions (e.g. companies, gyms, schools, universities, hospitals)
  • Meditation for people who suffer from (chronic) pain
  • Meditation for teachers and students at schools and universities  

Meditation teacher certified and philosopher M.A., working as a freelance meditation teacher and trainer since 2021. I received my basic training as a meditation teacher from Mindfulife GbR. I then completed training to become a TCAAMT Tergar Certified AAM Teacher with the Tergar Community under Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. I have been giving meditation courses for both private individuals and companies. I also offer guided meditations in the Mindclub app and work as an instructor in the meditation teacher training of Mindfulife GbR. One focus of my courses is on the connection between meditation and happiness. I discovered meditation for myself when I was suffering from severe pain due to a long-term illness. Meditation enabled me to deal with it in a more constructive way. Because of this, it is particularly important to me to convey to the participants in my courses how they can with the help of meditation deal with life\'s challenges more constructively and live a good life despite them
Stuart Nicoll
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Forfar ., Scotland

language Language

English

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Online

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  • Mental wellbeing
  • Adults dealing with mental health difficulties
  • Adults working in the caring professions
  • Adults from diverse and under represented backgrounds

I have been interested in Buddhism and meditation for 19 years and have been a student of Mingyur Rinpoche since 2018. I became a qualified AAM teacher in 2024 following an intensive year long meditation teacher programme. I am a retired firefighter and now work as a mental health peer worker. I am passionate in sharing meditation as a method to improve mental health and wellbeing. 
Mark O\\'Donoghue
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St. Augustine Florida, USA

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English

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  • Teaches is a simple easy to understand manner
  • Use real world stories and practice examples while teachings
  • Enthusiastic and humorous teaching style
  • Connects with the audience on a feeling level
  • Proficient in leading Guided Meditations
  • Experience Discussion Group Facilitator
  • Customizes Workshops

Mark, originally from Ireland, has been practicing and studying meditation since 2001 and has had the good fortune practicing under many meditation masters in the United States, India and Nepal and also living and practicing at a meditation retreat center in Northern Colorado for over 2 years. Mark first met Mingyur Rinpoche in 2007 while living in Boulder, Colorado and again in Bodhgaya in 2010. And then in 2018 he became a fulltime student of Rinpoche. Currently Mark lives in St. Augustine, Florida where he enjoys kayaking, photography, bird watching and is very active with the local Tergar community.
Yeshe Palmo
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Ventnor Isle of Wight, UK

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English

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Online,In-Person

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  • How trauma is one way of travelling the path to our qualities given the supportive conditions for that to happen.
  • Understanding Meditation through exploring the elements within /breathwork/movement and nature.
  • Working with energetic blocks that arise with meditation experience.

In 1986, I left my teaching profession to fully immerse myself in Buddhist practice/ study and the development of Buddhism in the UK. I was ordained for 19 years. I have been guided primarily by Thrangu Rinpoche. I completed four years in retreat 1989-93, and spend some time in retreat yearly. I have an MAs in Religious & Mystical Experience and The History of Meditation and Yoga Traditions. I’m a humanist counsellor with training in trauma movement. These various trainings I bring with me to communities or individuals. They’ve supported me to bring the challenges of extensive illness onto the path.

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