We all have innate qualities of wisdom, love and compassion and awareness yet it is hard to stay in touch with these qualities when our health and wellbeing has been deeply challenged. Getting the diagnosis can bring about a lot of emotions and is certainly overwhelming. There's so much to consider, reflect on, and process.
We invite you to join a special program designed specifically for those walking the breast cancer journey led by Tergar Instructor Myoshin Kelley and Chief Operating Officer of Tergar International Emilda Rahim.
This 6-week program was developed from Emilda’s vision of integrating meditation into the recovery journey based on her own path of recovery. It is brought to life through the teaching expertise of Myoshin Kelley, an expert in the Six Paramitas, whose wisdom and guidance ensure participants receive practical tools and support to incorporate meditation into their daily lives. Together, they will focus on helping participants navigate the challenges of recovery and build a foundation for lasting well-being.
Through the ancient wisdom of the six paramitas (Buddhist perfections), the qualities of generosity, ethical conduct, patience, joyful effort, meditation and wisdom, you'll discover gentle yet powerful ways to:
Navigate your healing journey with greater ease
Transform daily challenges into opportunities for growth
Connect with your innate wisdom and compassion
Find ease amidst uncertainty
During each class we will explore one of these qualities and bring it back to our journey and how it can support us. Each session offers simple, practical tools you can weave into your daily life without adding burden to your existing care routine.
Both Emilda and Myoshin look forward to being part of this transformative journey and supporting you as you discover the power of meditation to restore balance, strength, and purpose.
Prerequisites for attending are Joy of Living Level 1 or 6 months of a steady meditation practice and a willingness to explore.
6 Saturdays: May 24 - June 28
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM UK
(7:00 PM AUS / 11:00 AM EU)
Online via Zoom
Payment by donation
Limited to 40 participants
Session Content:
Session 1: Motivation & Generosity
Session 2: Ethics & Self-Care
Session 3: Patience & Acceptance
Session 4: Joyful Effort
Session 5: & Presence
Session 6: Wisdom & Integration
Each session includes opening practice, teaching/discussion, a break, experiential practice, and integration/closing
About Myoshin Kelley
At a young age, Myoshin decided that school could not teach her what she wanted to know and that life would be her teacher. This led her to a lifelong journey of living in spiritual communities while exploring the inner terrain of being human.
Myoshin received dharma instruction from renowned Buddhist teachers Chanmyay Sayadaw, Sayadaw U Pandita, Sayadaw U Tejaniya, and Hogen Yamahata. She also developed a great love of retreats and at one point temporarily ordained as a nun in Myanmar. Myoshin’s training as a meditation teacher began with Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in 1994. She was appointed the teacher in residence at the Forest Refuge, the long-term practice center at IMS, in 2003.
In 1998, Myoshin was introduced to Mingyur Rinpoche. Twelve years later she moved to Minneapolis to help Rinpoche and others with the formation of Tergar Meditation Community. For a decade she led the team to oversee the formation of Tergar meditation groups and the training of Tergar community leaders. As a Tergar instructor, Myoshin leads programs that experientially explore how the practice of meditation and the wisdom of an open heart support the path of awakening.
Nature has been a strong teacher and support for Myoshin throughout her life. She loves to do solitary retreats in nature as well as hike, bike, cross-country ski, and now swim in the ocean on the beautiful Sapphire Coast in Australia, where she lives with her husband Edwin.
About Emilda Rahim
Emilda Rahim is the Chief Operating Officer of Tergar International, where she is committed to making Mingyur Rinpoche’s teachings accessible to individuals around the world. With a Master’s in Executive Coaching and 29 years of experience in organisation and human resource management, Emilda combines strategic leadership, operational expertise, and community building to foster growth and transformation in individuals and Tergar communities.
Her extensive career reflects a deep commitment to cultivating meaningful connections and creating inclusive spaces where people feel supported and inspired. Emilda’s own recovery journey has profoundly influenced her work, motivating her to contribute to programs that support others in using meditation as a tool for healing and resilience.