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new year meditation retreat in the mountains
New Year Meditation Retreat in the Mountains
Happy New Year! Happy New You!
Meditation Retreat with Gen Kelsang Devi
Looking for a meaningful way to end this year and to begin the New Year? Join us for this short retreat and alternative start to 2025 developing authentic inner happiness and confidence with meditation and prayers for world peace.
How many New Year’s resolutions have we struggled to keep? With the power of meditation we can actually bring about real, beneficial change in our world and become the person we want to be. Learn how to use meditation to let go of painful and limiting views and habits, and accomplish positive inner changes in our life for everyone’s benefit this new year.
Enjoy a refreshing alternative New Year’s Eve celebration (without alcohol!), including meditation and chanted prayers in the company of like-minded people in the beautiful mountains of Wallis. The best way to create a happy new you and enjoy a positive and meaningful start to 2025!
This is for course only, attending at Kailash in the Temple. Please organise your own accommodation and meals.
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Programme
Sunday 29 December
20.00 – 21.15 | Talk & Meditation
Monday 30 December
09.00 – 10.15 | Talk & Meditation
11.30 – 12.45 | Talk & Meditation
16.30 – 17.00 | Self-guided meditation (optional)
19.30 – 20.45 | Talk & Meditation
Tuesday 31 December
09.00 – 10.15 | Talk & Meditation
11.30 – 12.45 | Talk & Meditation
16.30 – 17.45 | Talk & Meditation
19.30 – New Year’s Eve buffet
22.30 – 23.45 | Guided meditation & Chanted prayers for World Peace
Wednesday 1 January 2025
09.00 – New Years Day Vegetarian breakfast!
Do I need a Covid-Certificate ?
As a religious institution we are not obliged to apply the Covid Certificate, including for accommodation. For consumption reasons, persons without Covid Certificate (2G) are invited to eat outdoors or in their rooms.
*vaccinated or recovered from Covid
Indoors we recommend to wear masks at all times. The masks can be taken off once seated for eating or in the meditation room, if the 1.5 meter distance can be adhered.The general hygienic concepts are in place, such as airing on a regular basis, hand sanitisers and so forth.
- Date: Sun 29 Dec, 2024 - Wed 1 Jan, 2025
- Venue: Kailash International Retreat Centre
- Language: The retreat will be guided in English
- 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.
DETAILS >>
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Date:
Sun, 29 Dec, 2024 - Wed 1 Jan, 2025 -
The Teacher:
Gen Kelsang Devi -
What to Expect:
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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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What to expect?
All meditation sessions are guided, including a short talk, Buddhist prayer, and quiet time for contemplation and meditation. Cushions and chairs are available, dress comfortably. No previous experience is necessary to enjoy this fully guided retreat.
Beautiful surroundings
In the session breaks there will be plenty of time to relax and walk in the beautiful surroundings. The retreat takes place in Törbel, a small mountain village in the Swiss Alps. Also, each person on a group retreat will help out with a small job to ensure the retreat runs smoothly.
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 20 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.
booking + fees
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