An intimate live event in Sydney with Tergar Facilitators Myoshin and Edwin Kelley

In a world that often encourages independence and self-reliance, many of us are left feeling disconnected and overwhelmed.

This program invites you into a radically different way of seeing and being: a space to explore the profound truth of our interconnection. Through teachings, meditation, small group reflection, and experiential practices, we'll explore interdependence not just as an idea but as a living, breathing truth. By reconnecting to our shared humanity and our deep belonging to this planet, we awaken the compassion and wisdom already within us.

On Friday July 11th we will begin with a talk on how a deepening awareness of interdependence is crucial to living in a harmonious way. On Saturday the 12th we will unfold it to experiential understanding with a daylong practice that further explores interdependence through meditation and reflection. 

Although we recommend doing both days, it is possible to do Friday and Saturday as stand alone events in person or via Zoom.

Come join us in a community of care to explore how the practice of interdependence can bring healing to ourselves, our relationships, and the world.

Location

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre - 11/13 Darley St, Newtown NSW 2042

Date/Times

Talk: Friday, July 11, 7–9pm
Day of Practice: Saturday, July 12, 10am – 4:30pm

Attend just one, or the whole weekend:

Ticket costs

Live event, Friday & Saturday: 120.00
Friday Talk Only: 30.00
Saturday Daylong Only: 90.00 
Zoom Streaming Pass: 75.00

Concession/Reduced pricing available for those on limited incomes. Email events@tergar.org.au for more information.

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.