TERGAR MINGJUE PHOENIX

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 203224631 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B99 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · tergar.org

revenue

$137K

expenses

$82K

net assets

$602K

employees

volunteers

program ratio

13%

mission · from form 990

RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tergar Mingjue Phoenix is a local meditation community that offers teachings and practices based on the teachings of Mingyur Rinpoche. It provides workshops, online classes, and group practices focused on mindfulness and compassion. The organization serves individuals seeking to deepen their meditation practice and integrate it into daily life.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

JOL group practices and retreats

Leads group meditation practices and retreats for the community.

Joy of Living (JOL) workshops and online classes

Offers workshops and online classes focused on meditation practices, mindfulness, and compassion.

activities · 4 groups

what they do

One-on-One Spiritual Mentoring & Meditation Training 6 activities
- Deliver Tergar Meditation Programs
  
  Develops and delivers Tergar meditation programs, including the secular "Joy of Living" and "Anytime Anywhere Meditation (AAM)" pathways, and the Buddhist "Path of Liberation" and "Vajrayana Online" programs, offering courses, webinars, and retreats.
- Deliver meditation programs through structured online and in-person courses
  
  Develops and delivers a range of meditation programs including the secular "Joy of Living" and the Buddhist "Path of Liberation," offered as online courses, live cohort programs, and in-person events. Programs include the eight-week "Joy of Living" course, the six-month "Joy of Living Level 3" cohort with Mingyur Rinpoche, and the "Blueprints of Awakening Immersion Course" with monthly lessons.
- Host regular meditation events, gatherings, and retreats
  
  Hosts online and in-person events featuring Mingyur Rinpoche, Tergar Lamas, and guest teachers, including monthly community programs via Zoom (September–May), "Nectar of the Path" meditation sessions, and global events with translation into multiple languages. Also hosts "Flourish," an interdisciplinary event exploring human potential with experts in neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative traditions.
- Meditation Teacher Training
  
  Offers a year-long online Meditation Teacher Program under the guidance of Mingyur Rinpoche, training individuals to teach meditation, with 89 graduates licensed to teach the Anytime Anywhere Meditation (AAM) program.
- Operate online platforms for Buddhist and secular meditation training
  
  Runs "Vajrayana Online," a dedicated platform offering courses, webinars, and retreats in Buddhist meditation, including advanced Vajrayana practices and the "Path of Liberation." Also delivers the "Anytime Anywhere Meditation" (AAM) program, a secular offering that introduces core meditation practices.
- Train and license meditation teachers
  
  Offers a year-long online Meditation Teacher Program under the guidance of Mingyur Rinpoche, training individuals to teach meditation. The program has produced 89 graduates licensed to teach the Anytime Anywhere Meditation (AAM) curriculum.
Tibetan Buddhist Deity Meditation & Ritual Practice 2 activities
- Host Community Gatherings and Events
  
  Hosts regular community gatherings, primarily online, including monthly programs, "Nectar of the Path" practice sessions, and events with guest teachers, Mingyur Rinpoche, and Tergar Lamas. These events are offered online with translation into multiple languages and some are hosted at the Osel Ling monastery.
- Support global meditation communities and local practice groups
  
  Facilitates Tergar meditation groups and communities worldwide, providing access to study programs, meditation techniques, and community engagement. Includes ongoing support through monthly teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche and regional activities such as those at the Tergar Mingjue Phoenix Center led by Lama Trinley since 2007.
Community Service Event Coordination 1 activity
- Engage Community Volunteers
  
  Engages community members in volunteer activities to apply meditation practice in daily life and strengthen community connections.
Youth Sports Fundraising and Community Volunteering 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in community-building and practice integration
  
  Invites community members to participate in volunteer activities as a means of applying meditation practice in daily life and strengthening community bonds.

financials · form 990 · fy2022

revenue

Total revenue$137K

Contributions & grants$134K98%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$3K2%

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$82K

Program expenses13%

Admin / overhead87%

Fundraising0%

Salaries & benefits$12K

Grants paid out$0

Largest expense lineFacilities

balance sheet

Total assets$603K

Cash$255K

Investments$0

Liabilities$1K

Net assets$602K

Liquid reserves37.1 mo

3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +15.6%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1

JI WU — PRESIDENT TREASURER

relationships · 16

who they work with

Antoine Lutz Partner — Collaborated on research projects studying the effects of meditation on the brain and mind.
Healthy Minds Innovations Partner — Cortland Dahl, an instructor for Tergar, serves as Research Scientist and Chief Contemplative Officer at Healthy Minds Innovations, an affiliated non-profit of UW-Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds.
Humin Partner — Stephanie Wagner, a facilitator for Tergar, is the Director of Learning and Development at Humin, a nonprofit founded by neuroscientist Richard Davidson.
Insight Meditation Society (IMS) Partner — Edwin Kelley and Myoshin Kelley, instructors for Tergar, previously held leadership and teaching positions at IMS.
Netflix Partner — Mingyur Rinpoche appeared in the Netflix series "The Mind, Explained".
Richard Davidson Partner — Collaborated on research projects studying the effects of meditation on the brain and mind.
Saint John’s University Partner — Hosted Mingyur Rinpoche's first summer program and additional video recordings.
Tergar Asia Partner — Formed as one of two organizations to unite students globally.
Tergar Asia Partner — Sister organization that partners with Tergar International in delivering Tergar programs.
Tergar Charity Nepal Partner — George Hughes, a facilitator for Tergar, serves as Program Coordinator for Tergar Charity Nepal's annual Meditation Journey treks.
Tergar International Partner — Formed as one of two organizations to unite students globally, with a primary focus on program development.
University of Wisconsin Partner — Collaborated on research projects studying the effects of meditation on the brain and mind.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Partner — Cortland Dahl, an instructor for Tergar, serves as Research Scientist and Chief Contemplative Officer at UW-Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds.
Yongey Foundation Partner — Founded by Mingyur Rinpoche with Tim Olmsted to support his monasteries in Asia.
Yongey Foundation Partner — Tim Olmsted, an instructor for Tergar, started the Yongey Foundation to support and promote Mingyur Rinpoche’s activities in the West.
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Partner — Operates under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.