EVENTS
My Meditation Journey with Jet Li
Finding the Ultimate Balance of Mind and Body
Jet Li, renowned martial artist, actor, and philanthropist, embodies the harmony of mind and body. From childhood, he excelled in martial arts, achieving national fame in China. His transition to film brought international stardom, with iconic roles in Lethal Weapon 4, Romeo Must Die, and Hero, showcasing his physical prowess and philosophical depth.
However, the demanding world of action cinema took a toll. Injuries and health challenges forced Li to seek a deeper form of strength, and he eventually turned to meditation and Buddhism. He now advocates for this holistic approach, emphasizing the unity of mind and body.
During this intimate and insightful 60-minute conversation, Jet Li will share how his meditation journey led to greater balance and inner strength, and a more mindful and meaningful life.
The Path of Wisdom
Transforming the Self through Insight Meditation
Insight Meditation offers a profound path to understanding yourself and the world with greater wisdom and clarity. In this daylong retreat, you will explore cutting-edge research and ancient meditative teachings on the cultivation of wisdom, learning practical skills to see beyond the mind’s habitual patterns and develop a greater sense of clarity and insight. The focal point of our exploration will be the self. Through practical teachings, guided meditations, and supportive discussions, you will explore how insight meditation can help you unravel limiting beliefs, develop a rich inner life, and empower you to navigate life’s challenges with curiosity and wisdom.
Breaking Free from Unhealthy Patterns
With Thupten Jinpa
Join renowned scholar and translator Thupten Jinpa as he unveils the practical wisdom of Abhidharma. This ancient Buddhist psychology offers profound insights into the workings of our minds and emotions, empowering us to break free from unhealthy habits and cultivate lasting well-being. In this webinar, Thupten Jinpa will discuss Buddhist psychology’s core principles, demonstrating how they can be applied in daily life to loosen the grip of unhealthy patterns. Discover practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and peace, creating a path toward a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Awaken the Wisdom Within
Exploring and Transforming the Self through Insight Meditation
Insight Meditation offers a profound path to understanding yourself and the world with greater wisdom and clarity. In this weekend retreat, you will learn practical skills to see beyond the mind’s habitual patterns and develop a greater sense of clarity, compassion, and wisdom. This retreat is designed to guide you through transformative practices that can help release mental and emotional barriers, foster inner calm, and awaken a profound sense of purpose and connection. Through guided meditations, reflective exercises, and supportive discussions, you will explore how insight meditation can unravel limiting beliefs, illuminate new perspectives, and empower you to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and authenticity.
PAST EVENTS
Buddhism is rooted in the simple idea that you can train your mind to suffer less and flourish more. In this free public dialogue, Cortland Dahl will discuss important principles and meditation practices from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with Robin Nusslock, drawing on his newly released book A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism: The Path of Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom. Together, they will explore the cutting-edge research they are both involved in at Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison and what we are learning about the practice of meditation and how it can be used to train and transform the human mind.
A Conversation with Dr. Cortland Dahl and Stephanie Wagner
Join Cortland Dahl, Executive Director of Tergar and Scientist at UW-Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds, in this event centered around the launch of his new book A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism: The Path of Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom.
Cortland will be in conversation with Stephanie Wagner, meditation teacher and Cort’s longtime colleague at Healthy Minds Innovations. Together, they will discuss his journey of exploring the Buddhist teachings and his interest in understanding the human mind, as well as practical insights on how we can live a rich, meaningful life by connecting with our inner qualities of awareness, compassion, and wisdom.
A Half-Day Meditation Retreat with Dr. Cortland Dahl
Tergar Minneapolis is happy to have Cortland Dahl lead a half-day retreat. Buddhism is rooted in the simple idea that you can train your mind to suffer less and flourish more. In this experiential half-day retreat, Cortland Dahl will take you on a journey through the core principles and meditation practices of the Buddhist tradition to meet anxiety, and life’s challenges, fearlessly with awareness, compassion, and wisdom. This retreat will be accessible for beginners or anyone ready to explore meditation more deeply.
“Until we define happiness for ourselves, clearly seeing the difference between excitement and joy, for example, our habits will likely not change. We will keep returning to the fruits of our desires.”
— Dr. Jud Brewer
The path of Buddhist Psychology, or Abhidharma, is a profound way of getting in touch with and gaining a clearer understanding of how our minds work. As meditators, we begin to recognize that everything we do starts with the mind. Knowing this, instead of focusing on changing outer circumstances to find inner peace, we can directly look at the different aspects of our minds and find inner freedom, regardless of the outer circumstances that surround our lives. In this event, New York Times best-selling author Dr. Judson Brewer will be interviewed by Tergar Instructor Cortland Dahl. Their conversation will touch on Buddhist psychology and how, through learning to understand our minds, we can form better, healthier, and more constructive habits, leading to a richer and more fulfilling life.
