Tergar Minneapolis / St. Paul
Under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Tergar Minneapolis / St. Paul holds drop-in meditation and virtual groups, retreats, workshops, and classes on meditation and Tibetan Buddhism. Please join us for any upcoming events and ongoing programs listed here.
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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 meditation.
We have two weekly online practice groups – Tuesday Joy of Living and Saturday Nectar of the Path.
Weekly Online Tuesday Night Joy of Living Meditation Group (follow link to learn more)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm US Central Time
Meeting ID: 893 228 428
Password: Tuesdays
Zoom chat link: https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/87641872948
Meeting ID: 876 4187 2948
Passcode: TuesdaysThese sessions are free and open to all
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Weekly Online Saturday Nectar of the Path Practice
Day: Saturday
Time: 11am – 12:30pm US Central Time
This practice includes a discussion period from 11am – 11:30, where participants can discuss their experiences with this practice, followed by the practice session that begins at 11:30am. Click here to find out more about the Nectar of the Path.
You can locate and download the practice materials for this group by clicking here.
This is session is free and open to all of Mingyur Rinpoche’s students.
Meeting ID: 981 9611 9609
Passcode: NOP
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98196119609?pwd=aEpZQS8rOHpFeUpKeW1zOGlKU3FXdz09
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Sit and Share
Day: Fourth Sunday of every month
Time: 4pm – 5:30 CT
Where: Big River Yoga, 3336 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
These 90-minute sessions include lightly guided sitting and walking meditation, as well as a closing time for conversation about our practice. They are in-person only (no hybrid option). Both chairs and cushions are provided. Please bring drinks with lids or tops only. This is a free offering for the community; everyone is welcome regardless of experience. We hope to see you there!
Dorje Drolö Empowerment
with Khenpo Kunga
When: Saturday, August 15 • 5 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Theodore Wirth Regional Park, Golden Valley, MN
Join us in person with Khenpo Kunga who will confer the Dorje Drolö Empowerment to students of Mingyur Rinpoche for this year’s transmission.
Click here for more information and to register.
DATE CHANGE
Creating Sangha
Half Day Retreat, September 13
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Optional bag lunch at 12:30 PM
Location: Bracket Park (Rain Back-up Big River Yoga, 3336 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, 55406).
Due to the Tergar Dzogchen retreat the weekend that includes August 16, we have decided to reschedule the mini retreat to September 13.
In this half-day retreat we will explore Sangha. Guided by teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche, we will practice together and share: What do we appreciate about our Tergar MSP Sangha or other community spaces in our lives? What are we longing to create in our Sangha? This retreat will include periods of sitting, movement, and conversation, and is open to both new and experienced meditators. Led by Tergar MSP practice leaders Lorna Sinclair-Wood and Becky Dale.
“[I]n our tradition, to transform yourself for the better or to transform on the spiritual journey, three things are important: One is the teacher. The second is the teachings and the ongoing path… And the third is the community. The community is really powerful. The community is like a storehouse… the community becomes a recording of experience, wisdom, love, and compassion, and the practice of awareness. So many things can stay in the community.”
—Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Upcoming Book Club
Born to Flourish Book Club with Stephanie Wagner
This 6-week book club explores Born to Flourish by neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson and contemplative scholar Dr. Cortland Dahl—a practical, science-backed guide to living a more meaningful and resilient life. Grounded in decades of research and ancient wisdom, the book teaches that flourishing isn’t just a personality trait, but a skill we can train through simple daily practices.
Together, we’ll walk through the core pillars of flourishing—awareness, connection, insight, and purpose—while learning how to rewire our brains, navigate challenges, and build habits that lead to lasting well-being. Each week combines discussion, guided practice, and prompts for real-life application to help you flourish.
Location: Zoom
When: August 6th - September 10th, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm-7:45 pm
Email Stephanie with questions at [email protected].
To register: click here.
Volunteering
If you would like to volunteer, please contact [email protected] for more information.
Prayer Requests
The Minneapolis Care Team will hold a prayer request in their meditation practice for 30 days upon receiving a request. Click here to submit your prayer request.
Practice Interviews
You can schedule a meeting with one of our Senior Practice Leaders by clicking here.
Support Tergar Minneapolis/St. Paul
Your generous donation to Tergar International directly benefits Tergar Minneapolis/Saint Paul’s in-person and online programming. When you support Tergar International, you strengthen meditation communities like ours. To make a donation please click this link.
Questions
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