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
Winterbrake
with Hans Müller

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Meditation & Talk

Wednesdays 18h30 - 20h00;
Winterbrake
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
Winterbrake
with Yolanda Odermatt

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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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Meditations for Relieving Pressure and Stress

Fri 7 - Sun 9 March 2025
Meditate in the Mountains
Silent Weekend Retreats
with Gen Kelsang Devi

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Meditation & Brunch

Meditation & Brunch
Saturdays 09h30 - 12h00
Sat 22 March 2025
with qualified Buddhist Teachers

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Detox your Mind – Meditations on Taking and Giving

Fri 4–Sun 6 April 2025
Meditate in the Mountains
Silent Weekend Retreat
with Gen Kelsang Devi

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Swiss Dharma Celebration 2025 2

Thu 17 – Mon 21 April, 2025
Heal your Mind - Heal your World
Medicin Buddha Empowerment
with guest teacher Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang

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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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