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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Fearless Compassion & Fierce Wisdom:
The Enlightened Feminine of Yeshe Tsogyal
with Khenpo Kunga
Registration is now open.
What to expect:
We’re delighted to welcome Khenpo Kunga, who has recently emerged from a three-year retreat, and translator Adam Kane to guide a special weekend program on Fearless Compassion & Fierce Wisdom: The Enlightened Feminine of Yeshe Tsogyal.
Through teachings and stories, Khenpo Kunga will illuminate Yeshe Tsogyal’s life and realization, her connection to Mingyur Rinpoche and profound relationship with Guru Padmasambhava. Her example inspires our own journey of practice, devotion, and insight, which continues to guide practitioners of every background toward awakening. During this special weekend, Khenpo Kunga will offer the reading transmission (lung) for The Concentrated Essence: A Sadhana of Yeshe Tsogyal by Dudjom Rinpoche, Prayer to Yeshe Tsogyal by Jamming Khyentse Chokyi Lodro, and The Perfectly Clear Path to Liberation: The Foundational Practice Liturgy of Dorje Drolö, from The Heart Essence of the Primordial Secret by Khenpo Karma Ratna.
Open to everyone – All are warmly welcome to attend. Whether you are a new meditator or a long-time practitioner, this event is an opportunity to explore and deepen your understanding of the divine feminine, fearless compassion and fierce wisdom.
Meet the Guide:
Khenpo Kunga is a Senior Tergar Lama. He became a monk at a young age and began his education at Tergar monastery, where he studied the rituals, prayers, and other traditional practices of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. At fifteen, he entered an extended meditation retreat and spent three years mastering the profound contemplative practices of the Kagyü lineage.
Following this period of intense meditation practice, he entered the renowned Dzongsar monastic college near Dharamsala in Northwest India. After studying there for eleven years and receiving his Khenpo degree (roughly equivalent to a PhD), he taught at Dzongsar college for three additional years. Khenpo Kunga’s primary teacher is Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, though he has studied with many other revered masters as well.
In recent years, Khenpo Kunga has taught in Asia, Europe, and the United States as one of the main teachers for the worldwide network of Tergar monasteries, meditation centers, and meditation groups.
Translation (in-person):
Adam Kane is an American Buddhist translator and author who, after graduating from Duke University in neuroscience, studied Tibetan language and Buddhist philosophy in Nepal, earning a Master of Arts from Rangjung Yeshe Institute. He has translated numerous texts, including The Supreme Siddhi of Mahamudra, and currently translates for lamas and mentors translator trainees.
Dates:
January 10-11, 2026
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
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