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!
Address:
1621 E Hennepin Avenue, Suite 210
Minneapolis, MN 55414 USA
Email: minneapolis@tergar.org
Phone: (612) 460-8837
Facebook: Tergar Minneapolis
Twitter: @TergarMSP
SoundCloud: Tergar Meditation Community
Upcoming Events
For a complete calendar of upcoming Tergar Minneapolis / St. Paul events, click here.
April 16 – May 7 (four Monday evenings) ~ Getting Started
Four-Part Introduction to Meditation. Free course open to all. Registration requested.
April 19 ~ The Bodhisattva
A Public Talk with Tergar Instructor Edwin Kelley
May 5 ~ Joy of Living 3: Awakening Wisdom Mini Retreat
This free event is offered to those who have previously attended Awakening Wisdom: Joy of Living 3. Registration requested.
May 10 ~ Generosity: The Mind of Letting Go
With Edwin Kelley
May 19-20 ~ Songs of Milarepa
Finding Confidence in our True Nature with Senior Tergar Lama Khenpo Kunga
May 24 ~ Living with Integrity
With Myoshin Kelley
June 1 ~ Meditation and the Science of Human Flourishing
Essential Teachings on the Joy of Living with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Richard Davidson, Ph.D., Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
June 2-6 ~ Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom
Essential Teachings on the Joy of Living with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
June 6-13 ~ Exploring the Nature of Mind
Heart Advice on the Path of Awakening, teachings by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
June 21 ~ Patience: An Open Spacious Heart
With Edwin Kelley
July 5 ~ Joyful Effort: An Inspired Life
With Myoshin Kelley
August 9 ~ Unwavering Meditation
With Edwin Kelley
August 23 ~ Wisdom That Sees Clearly
With Myoshin Kelley
Ongoing Programs
Monthly Intro to Meditation
Interested in meditation but not sure where to begin? Please join us for a single-session intro to meditation class on the second Wednesday of every month, where we will learn some simple meditation techniques that will help us deal with the stresses of daily life and awaken us to the joy of the present moment. This free drop-in class is open to everyone. Read more…
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.
- Weekly Wednesday Silent Practice, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30pm (beginning April 2018; some meditation experience suggested)
- Quarterly Practice Day
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.
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.