I was looking for a place where I could learn to meditate in the most comfortable, easy-to-do way…read more Nels is a wonderful instructor, and in just two sessions taught me what I needed to know in order to get started with meditation. I am so grateful for the knowledge he shared, and how he patiently explained and practiced the technique with me. I highly recommend pure meditation to anyone who's interested in getting started with or increasing their knowledge of meditation.

News does a great job with Meditation training. Easy and straightforward with lots of resources for…read morecontinuing the practice.

Wow! I had a couple friends tell me this place was the bomb dot com but I had no idea. I went to…read moreCommon Ground for a meditation on Sunday but arrived a little late and didn't want to interrupt the session. Lucky for me, I was able to come back a few weeks later for a people of color meditation session. Whaaaaaa!!! I didn't know they had such things! You get to the center and if it's not super busy you can park in the lot. For most of their bigger events or weekend meditation days you'll want to get there plenty early since it fills up fast. When you enter there are spots for your shoes (like a yoga studio) and coat hangers. They recommend you take any valuables with you or don't bring them since it not a monitored area. There are two meditation rooms on the first floor, one with a kitchen where you can get tea or water if there's not a session happening. The second is a large room where we had the people of color event. Chairs, blankets and cushions are provided so you don't have to worry about buying anything. The instructors and space are very welcoming. They have great ways to ground and connect everyone together quickly but also authentically. I'm definitely going back, it was a great experience and you learn about mindfulness, Buddhism and the practice.

I absolutely adore this hidden gem for regaining your Zen! I've been to other Buddhist Meditation…read morecenters in Minneapolis and have felt somewhat intimidated.. This place and it's participants are so approachable and its philosophy entirely undogmatic. I go to the Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Dharma talks. If you're a Mama or Papa you can even bring your 1-8 year old to be part of the kids group while you get your Buddha on. The space is small, spare, and perfectly relaxing. Sit on a chair or cushion and choose to donate whatever amount you're comfortable with for all activities. They have any number of special issue groups, retreats, yoga, T'ai Chi, and even a program for teenagers. Mark is insightful without being at all preachy or superior. I LOVE that after the talk, participants ask questions regarding real world challenges they are facing in terms of integrating their practice into their daily lives. Somehow it manages to make that day's talk clearly applicable to everday life without feeling as though anyone is engaging in 'T.M.I.' or some sort of New Agey therapy group. I float out feeling much lighter and calmer!

I've seen Alyssa Jacobson, NP for med management. I'm very happy with her as a provider. She has…read moreexcellent listening skills and I'm impressed with her ability to partner with me in decision making.

I went to make an appointment after months of being on the wrong medication and came across this…read morelocation. I saw the great review and went to the website to request an appointment where I saw it said "new appointments can typically be scheduled within one to two weeks". Awesome!! I put the request in and got a response saying the first opening is in June...that's 4 months from now... I would've been fine with even a month or month and a half, but June? Maybe they should change their website claim because I was absolutely heartbroken :( the quest for a psychologist continues!

I took the class a couple of years ago and it changed my life. There a very few things I can say…read morethat about. It's an encouraging atmosphere and money well spent. You just have to do the work.

Transcendental Meditation (TM) is as essential to my life as getting proper sleep, nutrition and…read moreexercise. TM refreshes your mind and body as no other activity can.

The staff were rude when I arrived and seemed to have a set click of attendees. They did not make…read moreme feel welcomed back. I won't be.

This place has an amazing gompa, or meditation room, with amazing and kind practitioners who are…read morehappy to share what they know about diamond way Buddhism and guide the meditations. There is a really friendly and welcoming vibe conducive for working with the mind. This is the place for those interested in developing their minds while enjoying an exciting western lifestyle. Worth coming!