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
10; 17; 24; 31 March 2025
with qualified Buddhist Teachers

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Meditation & Talk

Wednesdays 18h30 - 20h00;
12; 19; 26 March
with Gen Kelsang Devi
LIVESTREAM from KMC Switzerland

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Drop in Class

Meditation in Brig
Midday Meditation
Wednesday 12h15 - 13h00
12; 19; 26 March 2025
with qualified buddhist teachers

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Retreat with Kadam Hélène Oester from KBC Dromtönpa

Fri 14 – Sun 16 März 2025
Weekend Retreat
with guest teacher Kadam Hélène Oester from Dromtönpa KBC, Bern

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Meditation & Brunch

Meditation & Brunch
Saturdays 09h30 - 12h00
Sat 22 March 2025
Sat 28 June 2025
Sat 30 Aug2025
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

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

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Retreat with Gen Dema from KMC Basel

Fri 9 - Sun 11 May, 2025
Weekend Retreat
with guest teacher Gen Kelsang Dema
from KMC Basel

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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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