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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Swiss Dharma Celebration 2024

Thu 28 March – Mon 1 April, 2024
Wisdom for a Happy & Meaningful Life
Manjushri Empowerment
with Gen Kelsang Devi

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Drop in Class

Meditation in Brig
Inspiration for the weekend
Fridays 17h15 – 18h15
5, 12, 19, 26 April,
3, 10, 17 May 2024
with Yolanda Odermatt

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Learn to Meditate – In a Day

Learn to Meditate – In a Day
Sundays 11h15 – 15h30
7 April, 14 July, 22 September 2024
with qualified Buddhist Teachers

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Monday Meditation at Kailash

Inspiration to start the week
Mondays 18h00 – 18h45
8, 15, 22, 29 April
6, 13, 20 May, with Hans Müller

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Meditation & Talk

Wednesdays 18h30 – 20h00
17, 24 April
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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Developing Concentration

Fri 19 – Sun 21 April 2024
Meditate in the Mountains
Silent Weekend Retreat
with Gen Kelsang Devi

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The Secret of Perfect Concentration

Fri 26 – Sun 28 April, 2024
Hosted Retreat
with guest teacher Gen Kelsang Dema
from KMC Basel

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Choose Happiness

Fri 3 – Sun 5 May, 2024
Hosted 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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