Under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Tergar Meditation Community holds drop-in meditation groups, retreats, workshops, and classes on meditation and Tibetan Buddhism. This page provides information on Upcoming Events and Ongoing Programs. We invite you to join us!
Upcoming Events
March 21 ~ Movie Night: A Joyful Mind
With Stephanie Wagner as your Host
March 23 ~ Calming the Mind: Joy of Living 1 mini retreat
A refresher for those who’ve completed the Joy of Living 1 workshop
March 29-31 ~ Interdependence: Meditation and the Ecology of the Heart
Weekend Residential Retreat at the Metta Meditation Center in Janesville, MN
April 6-7 ~ Opening the Heart
Joy of Living 2 Meditation Workshop with Tergar Facilitator Stephanie Wagner
April 12 ~ Movie Night: Akong – A Remarkable Life
With Myoshin Kelley as your Host
April 13 ~ Joy of Living 3 Daylong Practice Retreat
With Edwin Kelley
April 18 ~ Public Talk on Forgiveness
With Myoshin Kelley
April 27-28 ~ Meditation, Compassion, and the Essence of Mind
With Tergar Lama Khenpo Kunga
May 31 ~ “In Love with the World”
Book Event with Mingyur Rinpoche and Dr. Richard Davidson
June 1 ~ Dying Every Day: Meditation, Transformation, and the Bardos
Daylong Workshop
June 2-7 ~ Joy of Living
With Mingyur Rinpoche at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
June 7-13 ~ Path of Liberation (Levels 1-2)
With Mingyur Rinpoche at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
June 7-13 ~ Path of Liberation (Levels 3-4)
With Mingyur Rinpoche at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
June 13-16 ~ White Tara (Path of Liberation Level 5)
With Mingyur Rinpoche at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
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Ongoing Programs
Ongoing Meditation Groups
If you are a beginning meditator and would like to learn more, or if you are a seasoned practitioner and would like to deepen your practice, please join us as we explore the practice of mindfulness meditation. Follow these links to learn more:
- Weekly Tuesday Evening Group, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- 2nd and 4th Sunday of the Month Program: Silent Meditation, 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Teachings, Practice, Discussion, 10:30 a.m. – noon.
The Joy of Living Program
The Joy of Living is a course of meditation training that is open to people of all religious and cultural backgrounds. Learn more about Joy of Living Workshops and Retreats.
Exploring Buddhism Program
Exploring Buddhism is a study program that covers the core teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. These teachings address the full spectrum of Buddhist thought and practice, starting with teachings on the Four Noble Truths and leading up to the philosophy of Vajrayana Buddhism. Read more…
Path of Liberation Program
The Path of Liberation builds on the foundational teachings of the Joy of Living, presenting a course of Buddhist study and meditation practice rooted in the ancient teachings of Tibet. Learn more about Path of Liberation Workshops and Retreats.
Address:
1621 E Hennepin Avenue, Suite 210
Minneapolis, MN 55414 USA
Email: minneapolis@tergar.org
Phone: (612) 460-8837
Travel Information
For those coming from out of the area, the Twin Cities have much to offer. For information about travel to our center as well as a list of restaurants that are nearby, quick, and affordable, click here.
For more information about the area, including links to hotels and transportation, visit www.minneapolis.org.
Parking/Transit
There is ample parking at the back of the Fisk Building or in the parking lot located across the street to the west of the building. MetroTransit bus routes 3 and 4 have regular service, with stops about ⅓ mile from the center; route 61 operates weekdays/Saturdays with stops along E. Hennepin Ave.
Diversity and Inclusion Aspiration
As part of the commitment of Tergar International to make the teachings and community accessible for all, its Code of Conduct calls us to identify and reduce any barriers for individual participation and to actively promote equity and inclusion. As an expression of our basic goodness and interdependence, we at Tergar Minneapolis-St. Paul embrace these callings to support a vibrant and healthy community. Read More…
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