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
28 April 2025
with qualified Buddhist Teachers

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Meditation & Talk

Wednesdays 18h30 - 20h00;
30 April / 7 May
with Gen Kelsang Devi
LIVESTREAM from KMC Switzerland

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Drop in Class

Meditation in Brig
Midday Meditation
Wednesday 12h15 - 13h00
30 April / 7 May
with qualified buddhist teachers

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Retreat with Gen Jikgyob from KMC Geneva

Fri 2 - Sun 4 May 2025
Weekend Retreat
with guest teacher Gen Kelsang Jigkyob
from KMC Geneva
Guided in French

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Retreat with Gen Dema from KMC Basel

Fri 9 - Sun 11 May, 2025
Weekend Retreat
with guest teacher Gen Kelsang Dema
from KMC Basel

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Meditations for Unwinding & Recharging

Fri 16 - Sun 18 May 2025
Meditate in the Mountains
Silent Weekend Retreat
with Gen Kelsang Gyalchog
guided in German

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Discover Clarity & Peace within

Fri 6 - Mon 9 June 2025
Meditate in the Mountains
Silent Weekend Retreat
with Gen Kelsang Devi

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Retreat with Kelsang Ani from KMC Nalanda

Thu 19 - Sun 22 June, 2025
Weekend Retreat
with guest teacher Kelsang Ani
from KMC Nalanda, Luzern

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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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