Buddhist Meditation Centers in Minneapolis and St. Paul

There are 5 Buddhist monasteries and meditation centers in Minnesota in our directory that welcome English speakers, across Insight, Zen and Tibetan traditions. Many offer free or donation-based (dana) teachings and retreats; check each center's website for dates and guidelines.

Insight (vipassana) centers

Common Ground Meditation CenterMinneapolis, Minnesota · Insight

Zen, Chan and Seon

Clouds in Water Zen CenterSt. Paul, Minnesota · Soto Zen
Dharma Field Zen CenterMinneapolis, Minnesota · Zen
Minnesota Zen Meditation CenterMinneapolis, Minnesota · Soto Zen

Tibetan centers

Tergar Meditation CommunityMinneapolis, Minnesota · Tibetan (Kagyu and Nyingma)

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Questions people ask

Can beginners visit a Buddhist monastery in Minnesota?

Yes. Most monasteries and meditation centers in Minnesota welcome beginners for talks, group sittings or retreats. Contact the center first and follow its guidelines.

Do Buddhist retreats cost money?

Many monasteries run on donations (dana) and ask nothing fixed. Lay-run retreat centres usually charge for food and lodging, often with a sliding scale.