Tergar Bozeman Practice Group

Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7 PM (Mountain Time)

Tea Social Time: 5-5:25

In person and via Zoom

Group/Practice Co-Coordinator: Sheila Devitt,  Janet Dochnahl & Rex Spear Email: bozeman@tergar.org

No Registration Necessary

Ter is a Tibetan word for treasure,  Gar means gathering.  So, Tergar can be understood as a place where people come together to find the sublime treasure … that helps us calm our minds, open our hearts and awaken wisdom.

General Schedule

5:00 – 5:25 Tea Social Time
5:15 Newcomer Instruction
5:25 Gather
5:30 Opening Aspiration
        Participants check in on their practice
        Meditation (15-20 minutes)
        Group discussions on particular questions related to the current topic.
        Meditation (15-20 minutes)
        Q&A
7:00 Closing Dedication
* We do two 10 min walking meditations every 3rd week in the Practice only session

Under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, the Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation. Mingyur Rinpoche’s approach to meditation focuses on the practice of mindful awareness, which unlocks the door to a calm mind, compassionate heart, and insight into the challenges of day-to-day life. Rinpoche’s teachings emphasize universal principles that are of profound benefit to people of all faiths and belief systems.

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.  Each session will include guided meditation and group discussion.

Monthly Session Topics

December:  The Four Immeasurables – aka The Four Boundless Attitudes;  The Brahmaviharas

We have been reciting these during our study of the Paramitas and this is an opportunity to delve more deeply into their meaning and depth.  These four, when practiced, have the power to profoundly open our hearts to ourselves and to others more fully.

   Dec. 4   Loving-kindness and Compassion  
   Dec. 11 Sympathic Joy and Equinimity 
   Dec. 18  Practice Session
   Dec. 25  NO MEETING – Christmas Day

 Jan. 1st   NO MEETING – New Years Day.

  Have a safe and pleasant holiday season !

The program includes recorded video teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche and other Tergar instructiors.

All are welcome to join us in this exploration of these beautiful teachings and practices.

Those who are subscribed to our weekly newsletter will receive additional information and practice tools related to the topic.

NEW!     Nectar of the Path Practice    Sunday’s 8 am to 8:45 am – online (NOT the BDC zoom link)   

What is this practice about? 

This practice “Nectar of the Path” was written by Mingyur Rinpoche to be practiced by any of his students however experienced they might be. “Nectar” signifies a distillation of something very precious and nourishing. Nectar of the Path is a complete practice encompassing all of the essential aspects of a traditional Tibetan Buddhist practice. In this practice we mix contemplation and meditation, alternating periods of each and chanting in Tibetan and some visualization.

If you are interested in joining this practice group, or have questions, please send an email to bozemantergarsmd@gmail.com  and tell us your interest, how you learned about us, if you are new to Nectar or have experience with the practice…. .  Information on the practice, the practice liturgy, and the zoom link will be sent to you. 

Learn more about Tergar International! Find more information on The Joy of Living course here. Learn more about Tergar Bozeman here.