Best Mindfulness Courses In Minneapolis Near Me

4worldlovers: Common Ground is a community meditation center dedicated to the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of being present with the moment and learning to be at ease with the unfolding conditions of life. With practice, mindfulness reveals deep wisdom, compassion, and freedom. Common Ground is an independent center founded on the teachings of the Buddha. This center follows in the spirit of Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California and is part of the greater insight meditation movement. Common Ground welcomes skillful means from all Buddhist traditions as well as other spiritual traditions dedicated to wisdom and compassion.

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All programs are offered free of charge in the spirit of generosity.

4worldlovers:
We welcome all who want to learn more about Zen Buddhist meditation. Our vibrant community is committed to Zen practice and teachings, and offers daily sitting meditation, weekly classes and lectures, and monthly intensive meditation retreats.


Our Center is located on the eastern shore of Bde Maka Ska in south Minneapolis. People from all over come here to listen to talks by teachers, attend classes and workshops, participate in retreats, attend services, and most importantly, to do sitting meditation (zazen).

​We welcome everyone who seeks to do Zen practice. Our vibrant community is committed to relieving suffering through ethical living, meditation, and Buddhist teachings. We work to remove barriers based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, economic class, sexual orientation, age, and ability.

We can help guide you. A good place to begin is our Introduction to Zen Meditation class. Each session includes meditation instruction and teaching on how meditation and ​Zen relate to daily life.

Zazen (seated Zen) is traditional Zen Buddhist meditation, and the primary type of meditation that you'll find at MZMC. It is practiced in silence, with no guidance offered. It's simple but profound, taking only a few minutes to learn but a lifetime to master.

MZMC has daily meditation Monday through Thursday in the morning; Mondays through Wednesday in the evenings; Saturday morning, and Sunday morning. The daily practice schedule is open to the public by donation.

The Minnesota Zen Meditation Center offers numerous options for practicing Zen Buddhist meditation. Our community offers a host of classes to support and encourage meditation, compassion, and joyful living. Our curriculum provides structured support for exploration of Buddhist teachings to clarify the fundamental questions of our lives.

4worldlovers: "Nothing has ever opened my eyes like Transcendental Meditation has. It makes me calm and happy and it gives me peace and quiet in what’s a pretty chaotic life!"

The TM technique is an essential tool for inner peace and wellness, and it lasts a lifetime.

TM instruction isn't "one size fits all" — it's carefully personalized for you by a certified TM teacher. You also get group sessions providing further instruction, ensuring maximum benefit from this easy, enjoyable technique.

The TM technique works for everyone, and the benefits start right away and keep growing. Hundreds of independent research studies have found major increases in calmness, creativity, energy, clarity of mind, and happiness.

Why TM is easy to practice and works right from the start

You're invited to sign up using the calendar(s) below or watch an online intro video .

Note: TM intro talks are optional info sessions. The TM technique will not be taught at this event. If you’re ready to learn, book a TM course here >