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
25 November 2024
2, 9 December 2024
with Hans Müller

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Meditation & Talk

Wednesdays 18h30 - 20h00;
20; 27 November
4; 11 December
with Gen Kelsang Devi
LIVESTREAM from KMC Switzerland

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Drop in Class

Meditation in Brig
Inspiration for the weekend
Fridays 17h15 - 18h15
22; 29 November
6; 13 December 2024
with Yolanda Odermatt

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Retreat with Kadam Hélène Oester from KBC Dromtönpa

Thu 21 – Sun 24 November 2024
Weekend Retreat
with guest teacher Kadam Hélène Oester from Dromtönpa KBC, Bern

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Retreat with Gen Jikgyob from KMC Geneva

Fri 6 - Sun 8 December, 2024
Weekend Retreat
with guest teacher Gen Kelsang Jigkyob
from KMC Geneva
Guided in French with English translation

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Illusion, Reality, Wisdom – overcoming your own limitations

Fri 13 - Sun 15 Dec, 2024
Meditate in the Mountains
Silent Weekend Retreats
with Gen Kelsang Devi

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New Year Meditation Retreat in the Mountains

Sun 29 Dec, 2024 - Wed 1 Jan 2025
Happy New Year! - Happy New You!
with Gen Kelsang Devi

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Meditation & Brunch

Meditation & Brunch
Saturdays 09h30 - 12h00
2. März 2025
with qualified Buddhist Teachers

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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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