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meditate in the mountains
Silent Weekend Retreat
Detox your Mind –
Meditations on Taking and Giving
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.
Meditation on Taking and Giving
Discover how to unlock your potential to overcome mental pain, sorrow, loss, physical suffering, illness, and discomfort – through one of the most well-known ancient meditations taught by Buddha: the ‘Taking and Giving’ practice.
Join us on this retreat and learn how to transform the simple act of breathing into a powerful healing practice. This practice will bring you inner peace and happiness, improve your concentration, strengthen your love, compassion, and wisdom, and give your life deeper meaning.
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 4 April – Sun 6 April, 2025 -
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.
- Book: The retreat will incorporate some sections (especially the 'Inner Peace' chapter and the appendix II 'What is meditation?') of the book 'How to transform your Life' from venerable Geshe-la Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Please find the link for this free e-book below.
DETAILS >>
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Date:
Fri 4 April – Sun 6 April, 2025 -
The Teacher:
Gen Kelsang Devi -
What to Expect:
Click here for details about your stay
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 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 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.
