Tergar Minneapolis / St. Paul
Under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Tergar Minneapolis / St. Paul 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!
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Upcoming Joy of Living 3
with Stephanie Wagner
Meditation is known for its profound emotional and physical health benefits. What’s more – regular practice can enhance areas of the brain linked to self-awareness and compassion!
These transformative practices are the focus for our upcoming course, led by Stephanie Wagner, NBC-HWC—Senior Tergar Facilitator, Tergar Curriculum Specialist, Trainer for the Tergar Meditation Teacher Program, and Board-Certified Integrative Health and Well-Being Coach.
Whether you're new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice in a supportive community, this online course provides expert guidance to help you deepen a connection with your innate awareness, loving-kindness, and compassion.
Please click on the registration links below for more details. Feel free to reach out to Stephanie if you have any questions: [email protected].
Awakening Wisdom – Joy of Living Level 3
Wednesdays, September 3 – October 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 CT
Click here to register.
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 link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/893228428?pwd=ZzNaTDJCa3VVQXpjWVJNTlVyYnU2QT09
These 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!
Quarterly Half-day Retreats
We offer quarterly half-day retreats. Details about the next retreat will be posted soon.
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
Please contact us via email at [email protected].
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