Who We Are

The Hay River Karma Thegsum Choling was established in 1997 by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, as a center of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Since that time — for 27 years — we have worked to be a source of the Buddha’s teachings in West Central Wisconsin.

We are an all-volunteer organization that supports itself through the generosity of its members and donors. Hay River KTC welcomes all people to learn about mindfulness and goodness through the teachings of the Buddha.

Our Mission

The Mission of the Hay River Karma Thegsum Choling is to provide, for all levels of practitioners, a respectful and open community for the study, practice, and activities of Buddhism of the Karma Kagyu tradition under the guidance of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra and His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ugyen Trinley Dorje.

Location & Directions

The Hay River KTC Buddhist Meditation Center is in rural Dunn County, WI, just outside of the village of Ridgeland. Click on our address to open Google Maps.

N14085 County Road V V, Ridgeland, WI 54763

Hay River KTC is where we hold our weekly Sunday programs, as well as other special events and workshops.

As points of reference, the Center is 30 miles north of Menomonie, WI; 50 miles northwest of Eau Claire, WI; and 55 northeast of Stillwater, MN.

If you are coming to Hay River KTC for the first time, we encourage you to read our Buddhist Meditation Center Visitor’s Guide.