meditate in the mountains

Silent Weekend Retreat

Live Laugh Love

guided by Gen Kelsang Devi

You’ve always wanted to meditate, but didn’t know how to start? Or would you like to deepen your meditation experiences? Then this retreat in the mountains is just right for you.

During these weekend retreats you can expect meditations and explanations on a specific topic. You can find the different topics and dates below. Dive into your own clarity and depth of mind through skilful meditation instructions based on Buddhist philosophy.

Escape the busyness of daily life and experience a short meditation retreat. Learn meditation techniques that will relax, refresh and re-energise you, as well as equip you to deal more effectively with the everyday stresses and challenges of modern day living.

Live Laugh Love – Meditations for a happy life
Love is the driving force behind a fulfilled and meaningful life. However, distinguishing between genuine love and attachment is crucial.

During this retreat, we delve into exploring pure love in comparison to the entanglements of attachment. By recognizing how these dynamics influence our relationships, we will unravel misunderstandings and learn to empathize with different perspectives. This enables us to live a life filled with joy, ease, and love.

Silence
During retreat it is always quiet and our meditation sessions are as silent as possible beyond the usual chanted prayers and guidance. Outside of sessions people have the freedom to choose to be silent if they wish or to talk quietly and meaningfully with each other if they prefer.

Click here for retreat schedule

The retreat starts on Friday evening at 18:00 with supper, followed by the introduction at 20:00 and ends on Sunday with lunch.

Friday 14 June
18:00 | Supper
20:00 – 21:15 | Introduction

Saturday 15 – Silent period begins
07:30 – 08:30 | Breakfast
09:00 – 10:00 | Retreat Session 1
11:00 – 12:15 | Retreat Session 2
Silent period ends
12:30 – 13:15 | Lunch
16:30 – 17:00 | Self-guided Meditation (optional)
18:00 – 18:45 | Supper
19:30 – 20:30 | Retreat Session 3
Silent period begins

Sunday 16
07:30 – 08:30 | Breakfast
09:00 – 10:00 | Retreat Session 4
Silent period ends
10:30 – 11:30 | Retreat Session 5
12:30 | Lunch, cleaning, departure

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Venue >>

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. Dress comfortably. Cushions and chairs are available. No previous experience is necessary to enjoy this fully guided retreat – everybody is welcome!

teacher

Gen Kelsang Devi is the Principal Teacher of Kailash International Retreat Centre and Kadampa Meditation Center Switzerland. She is a Buddhist nun and senior teacher of the New Kadampa Tradition, having studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for nearly 25 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. During this time Gen Devi has engaged in extensive silent meditation retreat and has also taught and skilfully guided numerous group retreats around the world. Gen Devi’s experience makes her teachings and guidance in retreats very powerful, clear and practical and her joyful warmth and humour make them accessible to everyone.

booking + fees

Choose your accommodation preference and click below for prices:

Retreat only (no accommodation):

Whole retreat: CHF 100.-

 

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

Whole retreat: CHF 190.-

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

Whole retreat: CHF 240.-

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

Whole retreat: CHF 280.-

Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with shared bathroom.

Whole retreat: CHF 300.-

Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with ensuite bathroom.

Whole retreat: CHF 320.-

Large Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with ensuite bathroom.

Whole retreat: CHF 330.-

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

Whole retreat:

Cost for 1 person: CHF 340.-

Cost for 2 persons: CHF 500.-

FAQs 

Can I attend part of the retreat?

This short weekend retreat will be a guided journey through mediations and teachings, with each session building upon the one before. Therefore the retreat is designed as a complete package, so as to experience maximum benefit.

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?

Yes this retreat is designed for beginners, as well as those with meditation experience. 

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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