About Us

TCVC is a community of people interested in developing and deepening their meditation practice. We provide opportunities to hear and practice the teachings of vipassana (insight) and metta (lovingkindness) meditation, with an emphasis on residential retreats led by senior teachers in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. The board is made up of volunteers who have attended…

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Contact Us

Want to be in the loop on upcoming retreats and news? Click here to join our mailing list Want to know about a specific retreat? Retreat inquires should be directed to retreats@tcvc.info Have more questions? Direct general inquiries to info@tcvc.info Postal Mail Twin Cities Vipassana Collective 3518 E 25th St Minneapolis, MN 55406

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Volunteer

Our retreats are made possible by the efforts of dedicated volunteers. At the center of the volunteer organization is the coordinating committee consisting of the Retreat Coordinator, Newsletter Coordinator, Secretary and Treasurer. The committee is supported by a larger group of volunteers, who fulfill ongoing needs or volunteer as registrars or managers for a single…

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Useful Links

Common Ground Meditation Center 2700 East 26th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 Tel: (612) 722-8260 Web: www.commongroundmeditation.org Minneapolis Insight Meditation Community Web: www.minneapolisinsight.org Arrow River Forest Hermitage Box 2 RR 7, Site 7 Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5V5, Canada Tel: (647) 477-5919 www.arrowriver.ca Kevala Retreat PO Box 205 Norwalk, WI 54648 www.kevalaretreat.org Madison Vipassana, Inc. P.O.…

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Reflections

“TCVC retreats have been an invaluable gift for me. They are my annual mind and heart reset button; helping me deepen my meditation practice, in the context of learning and experiencing the dharma more fully. Always great teachers and volunteers, a safe and supportive community, and beautiful surroundings.” -a yogi in the Upper Peninsula of…

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