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Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche & the Tergar Meditation Community –
Quarterly Newsletter

A Letter from Mingyur Rinpoche

Dear friends, students and fellow meditators,

Over the past decade, I've traveled around the world, sharing the practice of meditation with people from all walks of life. My experiences teaching have convinced me that meditation is as relevant today as it has ever been. Indeed, irrespective of the religious beliefs and cultural conditioning that we bring to our practice, meditation is an extremely effective way to open the heart, calm the mind, and awaken the wisdom that lies within.
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Introducing the Tergar Meditation Community

The Tergar Meditation Community was created by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche to make the ancient practice of meditation accessible to the modern world. For centuries, the practice of meditation has been used by countless individuals to transform suffering into joy and confusion into wisdom. Tergar meditation and study programs are designed to facilitate this transformation.  
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In the News

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche has received a great deal of attention in the news lately, including articles in the New York Times and Huffington Post, and a captivating interview on Buddhist Geeks. Rinpoche was also featured in a fascinating report on the science of meditation in Dan Rather Reports.
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Support Mingyur Rinpoche's Vision

Mingyur Rinpoche's bold vision has the potential to touch the lives of countless individuals. We need your help to make his vision a reality. Your gift will enable us to create the programs, materials, and resources needed to foster the growth of a rich and vibrant spiritual community and to make the practice of meditation as accessible as possible.

Please consider becoming a monthly contributor or making a one-time, tax deductible donation to support our efforts. If you would like more information about our programs and how your involvement can make a difference, please contact Cortland Dahl at cortland@tergar.org or by phone at +1 (612) 258-3828

Upcoming Events

Mingyur Rinpoche's 2010 schedule is now available online. We are especially excited to announce that Rinpoche will be offering a twenty-five day Mahamudra practice intensive near Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is the first time Rinpoche has offered such extensive teachings outside of a traditional three-year retreat.
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