On a Sunday evening in Laval, France, nineteen children joined Mingyur Rinpoche on the stage. Each had a single sentence to share: what does meditation mean to you? “Meditation is love and compassion.” “Meditation is being calm.” “Meditation is being concentrated and relaxed at the same time.” “Meditation is the mind of life.” “Meditation is

By Karma Shendon Karma Shendon is a Tergar School, Kathmandu Learning Leader and Lopon from Tergar Osel Ling Monastery. What follows is a moment he witnessed firsthand: a small glimpse of what he brings into the classroom every day. It was a special day at the monastery. All the young students had gathered in the

In late May and early June 2026, the Tergar Osel Ling Monastery Grand Opening brought the global Tergar community to Kathmandu. For Tergar Schools, it was an invitation — to open our doors, share what we’re building, and let the people who make this work possible see it for themselves. May 25: A Blessing Before It All

A five-day professional development at Tergar Schools, Kathmandu There is a belief at the heart of Tergar Schools that shapes everything — how lessons are designed, how teachers relate to students, how the school itself is structured. It is simple enough to say in two words: basic goodness. The natural capacity for awareness, love, compassion, wisdom,

A reflection on a day of learning, honesty, and the quiet courage it takes to teach with your whole self. What does it take to truly teach? Not just to deliver a lesson, but to be present, steady, and kind in a room full of young lives that need exactly that. Tergar Schools brought two researchers

From May 11 to 13, the halls of Tergar School Kathmandu became a little livelier, a little louder, and perhaps a little more curious. Over three days, Tergar School Kathmandu welcomed 137 students and 19 teachers from Premier International IB Continuum School for a meditation and mindfulness workshop. Led by Tergar School Kathmandu students alongside