swiss dharma celebration 2025
Swiss Dharma Celebration 2025
Heal your Mind – Heal your World
Special Event
Medicine Buddha Empowerment with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang
- Attend in-person at the Centre
- Attend online
The video recordings of the sessions are streamed 48 hours after the live event, and will be available in English, French, Italian and German. The recordings will be available for two weeks, until 28 April 2025, 2pm (CET). This excludes the Empowerment session which will be available for a period of only 24 hours as of 19 st March, 5pm.
The Swiss Dharma Celebration is a gathering of the various Buddhist Centres and practitioners in Switzerland. It is a spiritual and joyful holiday over Easter. This is a unique opportunity to receive the empowerment of Medicine Buddha.
Medicine Buddha is the embodiment of the healing power of all enlightened beings. His function is to liberate living beings from outer and inner sickness. By relying upon Medicine Buddha, we can cure otherwise incurable physical disease and mental pain, as well as all other outer and inner diseases. An empowerment is a special guided meditation through which we receive powerful inspiration.
On this national celebration, Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang will grant the blessing empowerment of Medicine Buddha and transmission of the mantra, followed by teachings on how to integrate this practice into our daily lives.
What is an empowerment and what to expect?
An empowerment is a beautiful Buddhist ceremony involving a special guided meditation through which we establish a heart connection with a Buddha and are authorized to engage in the meditation practice associated with that Buddha.
The celebration begins with an introduction, followed by the empowerment and teachings on the healing actions about Medicine Buddha. Additionally, morning meditations are offered, along with evening chanted prayers (Pujas) and a short retreat to conclude the celebration.
Throughout the event, there are numerous opportunities for interaction with other participants, walks, and the chance to enjoy coffee and cake. Everything takes place in a happy and peaceful atmosphere.
Kailash International Retreat Centre is the venue where the Dharma Celebration is held. This place is located high up in the picturesque mountain village of Törbel in Valais. An oasis of relaxation, an ideal place to be spiritually inspired and enjoy meaningful connections with others.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of previous experience. The celebration will be held in English with German, French and Italian translation.
- Date: Thu 17 – Mon 21 April, 2025
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Cost: CHF 120.- Online Video recordings.
CHF 160.- Attending course only.
Please see below for onsite accommodation prices - Venue: Kailash International Retreat Centre
- Language: The event will be taught in English with German, French and Italian translation. Please let us know your requirements when booking.
Swiss Dharma Celebration 2025 Programme
Thursday 17 April
15:00 Sojong Ceremony (only for ordained Sangha)
18:00 – 19:00 Supper
20:00 – 21:30 Teaching
Friday 18 April
9:00-10:00 Meditation
11:00-12:30 Teaching
13:00-14:00 Lunch
15:30-17:30 Medicine Buddha Empowerment
18:00-19:00 Supper
20:00 – 21:00 Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja with Tsog
Saturday 19 April
9:00-10:00 Meditation
11:00-12:30 Teaching
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
16:00-17:30 Teaching
18:00 – 19:00 Supper
20:00 – 21:00 Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja with Tsog
Sunday 20 April
9:00-10:00 Meditation with
11:00-12:30 Teaching
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
16:30-17:30 Retreat Session 1
18:00 – 19:00 Supper
20:00 – 21:00 Retreat Session 2
Monday 21 April
9:00-10:00 Retreat Session 3
11:00-12:00 Retreat Session 4
12:30 Lunch & End of Festival
DETAILS >>
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Date:
Thu 17 – Mon 21 April, 2025 -
Teacher
Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang -
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:
Click here for travel information
“Every living being has the potential to become a Buddha, someone who has completely purified his or her mind of all faults and limitations and has brought all good qualities to perfection. Our mind is like a cloudy sky, in essence clear and pure but overcast by the clouds of delusions. Just as the thickest clouds eventually disperse, so too even the heaviest delusions can be removed from our mind. Delusions such as hatred, greed and ignorance are not an intrinsic part of the mind. If we apply the appropriate methods they can be completely eliminated, and we will experience the supreme happiness of full enlightenment.”
Excerpt from ‘The New Eight Steps to Happiness’ by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
teacher
Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang is the National Spiritual Director of Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and South Africa for the NKT and is a Resident Teacher at the Madhyamaka Centre in England. Gen-la has been a devoted disciple of the Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years. Her pure example and loving kindness have earned her the admiration and aff ection of countless students worldwide.
booking + fees
Choose your accommodation preference and click below for prices:
(no room)
Celebration only (no accommodation):
In-person, attending in the Temple:
CHF 160.-
Online, Video recordings:
CHF 120.-
Quad Room
Cost for bed in a Quadruple Room in the Main House with Shared Bathroom:
Whole Celebration: CHF 340.-
Twin Room
Cost for bed in a Twin Room in the Main House with Shared Bathroom:
Whole Celebration:: CHF 400.-
Single Room
Cost for bed in a Single Room in the Main House with Shared Bathroom:
Whole Celebration: CHF 460.-
Single Room
Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with shared bathroom.
Whole Celebration: CHF 540.-
Single Ensuite
Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with ensuite bathroom.
Whole Celebration: CHF 560.-
Large Ensuite
Large Single Room in the Kadampa Temple with ensuite bathroom.
Whole Celebration:
Cost for 1 person: CHF 580.-
Cost for 2 persons: CHF 890.-
Ensuite Studio
Luxury Studio Room with ensuite bathroom (includes bath/shower):
N/A
Twin Room
Twin Room with own bathroom.
Dharma Celebration: CHF 188.-
Dormitory
Dormitory with shared bathroom.
Dharma Celebration:
CHF 168.-