introductory retreats

These retreats are suitable for everyone and are designed to provide an introduction to retreat in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition. From complete beginners to those with some meditation experience, these guided retreats explore meditation essentials and establish the foundation of Kadampa Buddhist practice. 

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Monday Meditation at Kailash

Inspiration to start the week
Mondays 18h00 – 18h45
29 April
6, 13, 20 May
with Hans Müller

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Meditation & Talk

Wednesdays 18h30 – 20h00
1, 8, 15 May
5, 12, 19, 26 June
3, 10 July 2024
with Gen Kelsang Devi
LIVESTREAM from KMC Switzerland

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Drop in Class

Meditation in Brig
Inspiration for the weekend
Fridays 17h15 – 18h15
3, 10, 17 May 2024
with Yolanda Odermatt

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Choose Happiness

Fri 3 – Sun 5 May, 2024
Weekend Retreat
with guest teacher Kelsang Ani
from KMC Nalanda, Luzern

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Discover Clarity and Peace within

Thu 9 – Sun 12 May 2024
Meditate in the Mountains
Silent Weekend Retreat
with Gen Kelsang Devi

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Wheel of Life Retreat

Fri 17 – Mon 20 May 2024
Wheel of Life Retreat
with Gen Kelsang Devi

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Meditation & Brunch

Meditation & Brunch
Saturdays 09h30 – 12h00
8 June, 31 August 2024
with qualified Buddhist Teachers

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Live Laugh Love

Fri 14 – Sun 16 June 2024
Meditate in the Mountains
Silent Weekend Retreat
with Gen Kelsang Devi

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BOOKS ON BUDDHISM & MEDITATION

Tharpa Publications is the publishing company of the New Kadampa Tradition and the exclusive publisher of books by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Tharpa is a global organization and produces a wide range of audio books, meditation CDs, prayer booklets and Buddhist artwork. All profits received by Tharpa are donated to the International Temples Project Fund. Every time you make a purchase from the bookshop or Tharpa website you are contributing to the development of Kadampa Temples worldwide. 

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