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Online ticket sales are now closed, but there are still plenty of seats available for this event. Simply plan on stopping at the registration desk to pay with credit card or check (sorry, no cash). Doors open at 8 am for the event beginning at 9 am.
 Meditation enables us to discover a lasting contentment that is not subject to the fluctuating conditions of our lives, and to nurture the qualities of wisdom and compassion that naturally manifest from awareness itself. The Joy of Living is a secular path of meditation practice that nurtures basic functions of the mind, such as mindful awareness and the movements toward happiness and away from suffering. In working with these qualities of mind, we gradually transform our relationship to present-moment experience, learning to approach our thoughts, feelings, and sensory experiences with unconditional warmth and acceptance.
This workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn this accessible approach to meditation from Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. Rinpoche will share practical advice on using meditation to cultivate awareness, compassion, and wisdom, sharing insights from his own experience and illuminating key points on meditation practice. He will also introduce new meditations, including breathing practices and physical exercises, that he himself practiced during his extended retreat. Each day will include teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche and short periods of guided meditation and discussion with Senior Tergar Instructors Edwin and Myoshin Kelley. This workshop is suitable for both novice and experienced meditators.
All price tiers are general admission seating and include a vegetarian box lunch. You will have the opportunity to select vegan and gluten free options during registration.
If you are planning to also attend Dreaming, Dying and Awareness on Friday, June 24th, a 3-day Package Rate has been made available below. You do not need to purchase a separate ticket to the Friday event if you purchase the 3-Day Package Rate.
About Mingyur Rinpoche
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a rising star among the new generation of Tibetan Buddhist masters. With a rare ability to present the ancient wisdom of Tibet in a fresh, engaging manner, Rinpoche's profound teachings and playful sense of humor have endeared him to students around the world. His first book, The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, debuted on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into over twenty languages. Rinpoche teaches throughout the world, with centers on four continents. In early June, 2011, Mingyur Rinpoche left his monastery in Bodhgaya, India to begin a period of extended solitary retreat. In November of 2015 Mingyur Rinpoche returned after four years of solitary retreat. He is currently teaching his monastic and western students living around the world. Read more...
About the Instructors
 Edwin Kelley attended his first meditation retreat in 1975 and has practiced in both the Theravada and the Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He was Executive Director of the Insight Meditation Society from 1996-2003 and has a postgraduate diploma in Buddhist Studies. Edwin is a long-time student of Mingyur Rinpoche. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Tergar International and as a Senior Instructor for the Tergar community.
 Myoshin Kelley attended her first meditation retreat in 1975 at the age of 20. Through the ensuing years she has received dharma instructions from several renowned Buddhist meditation teachers in the Theravada, Zen and Vajrayana traditions. She spent 15 years as a meditation teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA USA. Myoshin is a long-time student of Mingyur Rinpoche and a Senior Instructor for the Tergar Meditation Community.
Other Information
Cancellation Policy: Refunds are available prior to June 10 by calling Brown Paper Tickets directly at 1-800-838-3006. After June 10, a $50 cancellation fee applies. Email finance@tergar.org to request a refund after June 10. No refunds after June 23.
Accommodations and Parking
Accommodations are not included in the ticket price. For those interested in on-site lodging, UST will make available air-conditioned dorm rooms on campus for $72/night. Interested registrants can contact UST directly regarding lodging (Tergar does not have any involvement in these lodging accommodations). For lodging information, please click here.
There will be free parking available in the Anderson Parking Facility at the SW corner of Cretin and Grand Avenues. For campus maps and directions, click here.
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LocationUniversity of St. Thomas, O'Shaughnessy Educational Center Auditorium (View)
2115 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
United States
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