Twin Cities Vipassana Collective | Mindful living in the greater Twin Cities area Twin Cities Vipassana Collective Mindful living in the greater Twin Cities area Twin Cities Vipassana Collective TCVC 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. TCVC retreats are appropriate for both beginning and experienced meditators. We are committed to cultivating a retreat environment that is welcoming to people of diverse identities including those of all races ethnicities cultures sexual orientations gender identities religions abilities and ages.