Tergar Madison

Tergar Madison Tergar Madison holds weekly drop-in meditation groups, now online, as well as periodic retreats, workshops, and classes. Feel free to drop in anytime!

The mission of the Tergar Meditation Community is to make the ancient practice of meditation accessible to the modern world. For centuries, the practice of meditation has been used by countless individuals to transform suffering into joy and confusion into wisdom. Tergar meditation and study programs are designed to facilitate this transformation. Under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, a r

emarkable teacher celebrated for his ability to make the practice of meditation accessible to people of all backgrounds, the Tergar community of meditation centers and practice groups provides a comprehensive course of meditation training and study, with programs for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Each session short presentations on the basics of meditation practice, guided meditations, and group discussion. The group is offered on a donation-basis and is open to all. If you are new to meditation 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.

04/22/2026

What does pride mean in a Buddhist context — and what does it have in common with a d**e march or trans pride event?

In our latest blog post, Lama Karma Yeshe Zangmo weaves together Vajra pride, q***r community, and the dharma of wholeness and integrity. A tender and courageous reflection on belonging, innate goodness, and finding ourselves in the mirror of sangha.

Link in bio.

04/22/2026

May 22, 2026 | In this retreat open to both new and experienced meditators, Mingyur Rinpoche will teach the Vajrayana method of self-liberation. Drawing on...

04/21/2026
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04/19/2026

In moments of fear and uncertainty, meditation doesn't remove the difficulty. Rather, meditation creates enough space to respond rather than react. And when enough of us learn to do that, something shifts in the communities we build together.

Read Stephanie Wagner's latest essay at the link in bio. 🙏

04/18/2026

What happens inside us shapes what's possible around us.

In her latest essay for Tergar Institute, meditation teacher Stephanie Wagner reflects on a moment of collective distress in Minneapolis and how years of contemplative practice made it possible to move from overwhelm to compassionate action.

Drawing on Buddhist wisdom and neuroscience, she explores the difference between empathy and compassion, and why that distinction matters not just personally, but for the communities we build together.

Read "The Power of a Compassionate and Supportive Community" at the link in bio. 🔗

04/18/2026

✨Something precious is unfolding at Tergar Osel Ling Monastery.

From May 8-28, 2026, Guru Vajradhara H.H. the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa will offer teachings on Pointing Out the Dharmakaya, a profound Mahamudra text, at the personal request of Mingyur Rinpoche. These teachings will take place at Tergar Osel Ling Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, in the weeks leading up to its Grand Opening.

This is a rare and precious opportunity to receive direct instructions from one of the most revered masters of our time, in a place built for exactly this kind of deep encounter between teacher, student, and the living tradition.

Then, from May 31 - June 4, we gather at Tergar Osel Ling Monastery in Kathmandu to celebrate the Grand Opening of the rebuilt monastery: a milestone for our global sangha and a testament to what becomes possible when a community comes together around a shared vision.

We hope you will join us. More details coming soon, link in bio. 🙏

04/18/2026

A new beginning 🌿

The first-ever retreat at Tergar Samadhi — and the first AAM residential retreat.

Not just a weekend course, but a full week to live the practice of awareness, compassion, and wisdom — anytime, anywhere. Guided by Kunsang Palmo and Yeshe Palmo rooted in the teachings of Youngey Mingyur Rinpoche.

Surrounded by nature and removed from the fast pace of daily life, this setting supports turning inward while remaining relaxed and grounded — allowing your mind to settle and your practice to deepen.

Join us and be a part of the first of many retreats at Tergar Samadhi.🌸

For registration or more info check out the link in our bio.👆

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