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meditate in the mountains
Illusion, Reality, Wisdom – overcoming your own limitations
Meditate in the Mountains
Weekend Silent Retreat guided by Gen Kelsang Devi
- Attend the course in-person at the Centre
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.
Illusion, Reality, Wisdom – overcoming your own limitations
During this retreat, we immerse ourselves in Buddha’s teachings on emptiness, delving deep into the essence of the self. We explore the profound realization that everything holding us back and constraining us exists merely as a thought or idea. By cultivating wisdom, we gain the clarity to recognise what truly serves us and what we can let go of. Through this process, we liberate ourselves from our faults and limitations, experiencing a profound sense of freedom.
In this journey of transformation, we have the ability to shape ourselves into the individuals we strive to become, infusing our actions with purpose and intention. As we harness this newfound energy, we pave the way for greater happiness and inner peace.
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.
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Date:
Fri 13 – Sun 15 Dec, 2024 -
Cost: CHF 100.- attending course only.
Please see below for onsite accommodation prices - Venue: Kailash International Retreat Centre
- Language: The retreats will be guided in English. We will try to arrange translation into German if this is needed.
- Mobile phones: During retreats everyone is encouraged to limit distracting activities, especially the use of mobile phones and digital devices to enhance their meditative experience and discover the profound benefits of meditation.
DETAILS >>
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Date:
Fri 13 – Sun 15 Dec, 2024 -
The Teacher:
Gen Kelsang Devi -
What to Expect:
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Venue >>
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Phone:
+41 (0) 27 203 22 22 -
Email:
info@kailash.org -
Address:
Kailash International Retreat Centre, Goldbiel 3, 3923 Törbel, Switzerland -
Directions:
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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!
the teacher:
Gen Kelsang Devi is the Resident 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 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.
