Post Spring Festival Retreat 2024 – Kailash International Retreat Centre

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Thursday 30 May 18:00 – 19:30 Supper 20:00 – 21:15 Introduction Friday 31 07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast 09:00 – 10:15 Session 1 11:30 – 12:45 Session 2 13:00 – 13:45 Lunch 16:30 – 17:45 Session 3 18:00 – 18:45 Supper 19:30 – 20:45 Session 4 Saturday 1 June 07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast 09:00 – 10:15 Session 1 11:30 – 12:45 Session 2 13:00 – 13:45 Lunch 16:30 – 17:45 Session 3 18:00 – 18:45 Supper 19:30 – 20:45 Session 4 Sunday 2 07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast 09:00 – 10:15 Session 1 11:30 – 12:45 Session 2 13:00 – 13:45 Lunch 16:30 – 17:45 Session 3 18:00 – 18:45 Supper 19:30 – 20:45 Session 4 Monday 3 07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast 09:00 – 10:15 Final session 11.30 Lunch, *cleaning, departure

post spring festival retreat 2024

The Wisdom Protector Retreat

guided by guest teacher Gen Kelsang Tonglam

We are delighted to welcome Gen Kelsang Tonglam to Kailash IRC. Gen Tonglam is renowned for his ability to present Buddha’s most profound teachings in simple and most practical ways, injecting a renewed enthusiasm and driving force in our ordinary life.

Following the International Spring Festival at Manjushri KMC, UK, Gen Kelsang Tonglam will guide a retreat based on the teachings and commentaries given.

On this retreat, using Heart Jewel Prayers, we will learn to rely upon and make a deep connection with the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By doing so, we will feel this Wisdom Protector is always guiding and protecting us in our life. In particular, the practice of Dorje Shugden gives us a special skills in transforming obstacles into our spiritual training.

Come and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful environment of Kailash IRC and progress joyfully along the spiritual path with Gen Kelsang Tonglam in qualified retreat conditions.

In the meditation session breaks throughout the retreat there is time to relax and walk in the beautiful surroundings. Also, each person on a group retreat will help out in the breaks with a small job to ensure the retreat runs smoothly.

To maximise the benefit from this retreat, it is strongly recommended to attend the International Spring Festival to receive the blessing empowerment and teachings. Please click on the link below for more information and booking.

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Thursday 30 May
18:00 – 19:30 Supper
20:00 – 21:15 Introduction

Friday 31
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast
09:00 – 10:15 Session 1
11:30 – 12:45 Session 2
13:00 – 13:45 Lunch
16:30 – 17:45 Session 3
18:00 – 18:45 Supper
19:30 – 20:45 Session 4

Saturday 1 June
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast
09:00 – 10:15 Session 1
11:30 – 12:45 Session 2
13:00 – 13:45 Lunch
16:30 – 17:45 Session 3
18:00 – 18:45 Supper
19:30 – 20:45 Session 4

Sunday 2
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast
09:00 – 10:15 Session 1
11:30 – 12:45 Session 2
13:00 – 13:45 Lunch
16:30 – 17:45 Session 3
18:00 – 18:45 Supper
19:30 – 20:45 Session 4

Monday 3
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast
09:00 – 10:15 Final session
11.30 Lunch, *cleaning, departure

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Enjoy the natural surroundings
In the meditation session breaks throughout the retreat there is time to relax and walk in the beautiful surroundings. Also, each person on a group retreat will help out in the breaks with a small job to ensure the retreat runs smoothly.

This retreat takes place in the surroundings of the beautiful Swiss Alps of Törbel, Switzerland.

teacher:

National Spiritual Director for East Asia
Gen Kelsang Tonglam is the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism for East Asia and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Gen Tonglam has trained under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 25 years. He is renowned for his ability to present Buddha’s most profound teachings in simple and most practical ways, injecting a renewed enthusiasm and driving force in our ordinary life.

booking + fees

Choose your accommodation preference and click below for prices:

Retreat Only
(no room)

Retreat only (no accommodation):

CHF 152.-

Main House:
Quad Room

Cost for bed in a Quadruple Room in the Main House with Shared Bathroom:

CHF 212.-

Main House:
Twin Room

Cost for bed in a Twin Room in the Main House with Shared Bathroom:

CHF 242.-

Main House:
Single Room

Cost for bed in a Single Room in the Main House with Shared Bathroom:

CHF 296.-

Temple:
Single Room

Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with shared bathroom.

CHF 332.-

Temple:
Single Ensuite

Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with ensuite bathroom.

CHF 368.-

Temple:
Large Ensuite

Large Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with ensuite bathroom.

Cost for 1 person:
CHF 380.-

Cost for 2 persons:
CHF 568.-

Temple:
Ensuite Studio

Luxury Studio Room with ensuite bathroom (includes bath/shower):

Cost for 1 person:
CHF 392.-

Cost for 2 persons:
CHF 604.-

FAQs

Can I attend part of the retreat?

Please contact the Centre if you are unable to attend the full retreat.

Why attend a retreat?

In retreat we take the time to step away from the busyness and distractions of daily life, creating the space in which we can take the teachings to heart and cultivate a deep experience of inner peace and further our spiritual practice.

If I'm a complete beginner, can I attend?

This retreat is suitable for everyone with a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment and although the practices and meditations are advanced and in-depth they will all be guided and explained. Background reading and experience of Buddha’s Sutra teachings is advised.

What do I need to bring?

You may find it useful to bring comfortable clothes, indoor shoes/slippers, toiletries, notepad and pen, books relevant to the course or retreat, swiss francs (or they accept cards in most shops/public transport), water bottle, plug adapter.

Is the Centre easy to get to?

Despite its remote location, Kailash IRC is very easy to get to by public transport, as well as driving. Please visit the Directions >> page for further details.

Do you cater for special diets?

All meals we offer are vegetarian or vegan and use fresh and organic local produce wherever possible. We can not cater for individual specific dietary requirments.

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