Anytime Anywhere Meditation

Name: Anytime Anywhere Meditation
Start: 2025-09-06T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-09-07T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Wilfred & Jules Kramer Law Building

Schedule

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 07 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Wilfred & Jules Kramer Law Building | Cape Town, WC

Meditation that fits your life, wherever you are
Anytime Anywhere Meditation (AAM) is a practical course designed to make meditation accessible and meaningful for modern life. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your practice, AAM offers an effective way to begin or renew your meditation journey.
This course is part of the Joy of Living program, offering a complete introduction to meditation through awareness, compassion, and wisdom in a format that busy people can truly commit to. Tergar is delighted to be hosting this public event, open to all, in collaboration with UCT's Department of Student Affairs.
Designed by Mingyur Rinpoche
Mingyur Rinpoche is a world-renowned meditation teacher, best-selling author, and TED speaker who has touched thousands of lives globally. Known for his warmth, humour, and interest in science, he designed this course to present transformative practices for everyday life.Understanding our time constraints, Rinpoche created this compact, comprehensive program to make meditation accessible for modern life, drawing upon his extensive training and personal experiences.
Who can take this course?
Anyone can join, regardless of religious or cultural background.While rooted in ancient Tibetan Buddhist teachings, the practices are secular and universal, focusing on cultivating awareness, compassion, and wisdom.
What will you learn?
Apply meditation directly in real-life situationsDiscover your inner potential through meditationRecognise awareness, compassion, and wisdom as natural inner qualitiesMeditate anytime, anywhere, under any circumstanceConfidently incorporate meditation into daily lifeDevelop a sustainable meditation habit
Expert Panelists Include:Dr Rick Hanson – psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author.Prof Gina Ziervogel – Adaptation and vulnerability specialist, Director African Climate and Development InitiativeDr Simon Whitesman – Medical psychotherapist, director at the Institute for Mindfulness South AfricaNobantu Mpotulo – Master executive coach with 20+ years practiceJanni Younge – Award-winning theatre director & mindfulness teacherMbuyiselo Yanta – Youth development expert using meditation for resilience

Why Anytime Anywhere Meditation?
AAM was created for real life. No special cushions, long hours, or quiet retreats required. This course helps you meditate right where you are—during your workday, while commuting, or in a quiet moment at home.Here's why AAM might be perfect for you:Simple and approachable — no experience neededDesigned for busy lives — practices that fit your scheduleBuilds confidence — equips you to maintain a meditation habitPractical application — helps you use meditation in everyday situationsExpert guidance — certified AAM teachers supporting each stepCommunity connection — learn alongside others on the same pathPart of a broader journey — a gentle introduction to the full Joy of Living programAAM helps you discover that awareness, compassion, and wisdom aren't distant goals—they're already within you, waiting to be explored.
What You’ll Experience This Weekend
Opening CeremonyBefore we explore practical meditation techniques for modern life, we begin by acknowledging the indigenous wisdom traditions that are the foundation of all contemplative practices.Our opening ceremony honours this lineage by bringing together indigenous sacred practices from African and Tibetan traditions. This represents a respectful acknowledgment that the stress, anxiety, and disconnection we experience today are challenges that wise communities have been addressing for millennia.The ceremony is led by Dr Christie van Zyl (Gogo Bazamile) leading African cleansing practices with UCT students performing sacred songs and traditional drumming, followed by Mingyur Rinpoche performing a Tibetan smoke offering. This unique fusion of African and Tibetan wisdom traditions honours the indigenous roots of meditation before we explore practical techniques for modern life.Two Complete Days with a World-Class TeacherTwo-day intensive with Mingyur Rinpoche and South African panelistsSaturday 6 September: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMSunday 7 September: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMLocation: Kramer Law, Middle Campus, University of Cape TownThis programme is presented in collaboration with UCT’s Department of Student Affairs.
Proven Results & Scientific ValidationResearch-Backed BenefitsRecent research from Harvard, MIT, and the University of Wisconsin has shown that practising meditation for only a few minutes a day creates dramatic increases in brain areas associated with happiness and well-being
What You Will LearnMeditation is a way to discover your potential.Awareness, compassion, and wisdom are innate qualities within you.You can meditate anytime, anywhere, under any circumstance.You will feel confident incorporating meditation into your busy life.You will begin to develop a sustainable meditation habit.You will begin to apply meditation in daily life.Have practical tools for managing stress and difficult emotions
Who This Programme ServesPerfect for:Complete beginners to meditationBusy professionals seeking practical stress managementParents looking for techniques that work amidst family lifeAnyone interested in developing a sustainable meditation practiceNo religious orientation required – though rooted in ancient Buddhist teachings of Tibet, the practices are universal and practical.
Discounts & Financial AssistanceTergar is a non-profit organisation committed to making meditation accessible to everyone. If you need financial assistance, please contact us at [email protected]
AAM helps you discover that awareness, compassion, and wisdom aren’t distant goals — they’re already within you, ready to be explored.