new year meditation retreat in the mountains

New Year Meditation Retreat in the Mountains

Happy New Year!  Happy New You!

Meditation Retreat with Gen Kelsang Devi

Looking for a meaningful way to end this year and to begin the New Year? Join us for this short retreat and alternative start to 2025 developing authentic inner happiness and confidence with meditation and prayers for world peace.

How many New Year’s resolutions have we struggled to keep? With the power of meditation we can actually bring about real, beneficial change in our world and become the person we want to be. Learn how to use meditation to let go of painful and limiting views and habits, and accomplish positive inner changes in our life for everyone’s benefit this new year.

Enjoy a refreshing alternative New Year’s Eve celebration (without alcohol!), including meditation and chanted prayers in the company of like-minded people in the beautiful mountains of Wallis. The best way to create a happy new you and enjoy a positive and meaningful start to 2025!

This is for course only, attending at Kailash in the Temple. Please organise your own accommodation and meals.

CLICK HERE for off-site local accommodation in Törbel

CLICK HERE for Air BnB accommodation in Törbel

Programme
Sunday 29 December

20.00 – 21.15 | Talk & Meditation 

Monday 30 December 
09.00 – 10.15 | Talk & Meditation
11.30 – 12.45 | Talk & Meditation
16.30 – 17.00 | Self-guided meditation (optional)
19.30 – 20.45 | Talk & Meditation 

Tuesday 31 December 
09.00 – 10.15 | Talk & Meditation 
11.30 – 12.45 | Talk & Meditation 
16.30 – 17.45 | Talk & Meditation 
19.30 – New Year’s Eve buffet 
22.30 – 23.45 | Guided meditation & Chanted prayers for World Peace

Wednesday 1 January 2025
09.00 – New Years Day Vegetarian breakfast!

Do I need a Covid-Certificate ?
As a religious institution we are not obliged to apply the Covid Certificate, including for accommodation. For consumption reasons, persons without Covid Certificate (2G) are invited to eat outdoors or in their rooms.
*vaccinated or recovered from Covid
Indoors we recommend to wear masks at all times. The masks can be taken off once seated for eating or in the meditation room, if the 1.5 meter distance can be adhered.The general hygienic concepts are in place, such as airing on a regular basis, hand sanitisers and so forth.

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What to expect?

All meditation sessions are guided, including a short talk, Buddhist prayer, and quiet time for contemplation and meditation. Cushions and chairs are available, dress comfortably. No previous experience is necessary to enjoy this fully guided retreat.

Beautiful surroundings

In the session breaks there will be plenty of time to relax and walk in the beautiful surroundings. The retreat takes place in Törbel, a small mountain village in the Swiss Alps. Also, each person on a group retreat will help out with a small job to ensure the retreat runs smoothly.

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 over 20 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 180.-

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

Whole retreat: CHF 315.-

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

Whole retreat: CHF 390.-

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

Whole retreat: CHF 450.-

Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with shared bathroom.

Whole retreat: CHF 495.-

Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with ensuite bathroom.

Whole retreat: CHF 510.-

Large Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with ensuite bathroom.

Whole retreat:

Cost for 1 person: CHF 540.-

Cost for 2 persons: CHF 780.-

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

Whole retreat:

Cost for 1 person: CHF 510.-

Cost for 2 persons: CHF 750.-

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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