Summer De-Stress – Holiday for the Mind – Kailash International Retreat Centre

meditate in the mountains

Silent Weekend Retreat

Summer De-Stress
Holiday for the Mind

guided by Gen Kelsang Gyalchog

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.

Summer De-Stress
Unfortunately, too often you take your mind with all its negative and stress-inducing habits on your vacation. This leads to conflict and stressful situations, and spoils the mood of your holiday. Join this retreat to discover meditation techniques to reduce stress & negativity so you can really enjoy your summer!

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.

Date:
Fri 4 – Sun 6 July, 2025
Cost: CHF 100.- attending course only.
Please see below for onsite accommodation prices
Venue: Kailash International Retreat Centre
Language: This retreat will be guided in German with English translation.
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.

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 4 July
18:00 | Supper
20:00 – 21:15 | Introduction

Sunday 6
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 Gyalchog is a Buddhist monk, and has been studying and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for 27 years. He was the Resident Teacher of Menla Kadampa Buddhist Centre and is an example of how it is possible to combine the spiritual life of a Buddhist monk with a modern, western lifestyle. His teachings bring joy and inspiration, known to be clear and practical.

booking + fees

Choose your accommodation preference and click below for prices:

Retreat Only
(no room)

Retreat only (no accommodation):

Whole retreat: CHF 100.-

Main House:
Quad Room

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

Whole retreat: CHF 190.-

Main House:
Twin Room

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

Whole retreat: CHF 240.-

Main House:
Single Room

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

Whole retreat: CHF 280.-

Temple:
Single Room

Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with shared bathroom.

Whole retreat: CHF 300.-

Temple:
Single Ensuite

Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with ensuite bathroom.

Whole retreat: CHF 320.-

Temple:
Large Ensuite

Large Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with ensuite bathroom.

Whole retreat: CHF 330.-

Temple:
Ensuite Studio

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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