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Experience a peaceful 1-week monastic retreat in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, designed for travellers seeking privacy, inner happiness, spiritual connection, and deeper peace. Follow the rhythm of monastic life through daily meditation, prayers, chanting, Buddhist teachings, mindfulness, and quiet reflection, while meeting monks and spiritual teachers. Enjoy guided visits to Maya Devi Temple and selected Buddhist sites around Lumbini, with extended meditation and quiet time to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with your body, mind, and soul. The retreat concludes with closing meditation, final teachings, and a traditional blessing.
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Day by day
Fly from Kathmandu to Lumbini and transfer to the monastery or retreat centre. Settle into the monastic environment and begin your retreat with meditation, prayers, Buddhist teachings, and quiet reflection.
Participate in morning and evening meditation, chanting, Buddhist philosophy sessions, and appropriate monastery routines. Experience the daily rhythm of monastic life while learning from the resident community.
Participate in morning and evening meditation, chanting, Buddhist philosophy sessions, and appropriate monastery routines. Experience the daily rhythm of monastic life while learning from the resident community.
Deepen your understanding through guided Buddhist teachings and mindfulness practices. Visit important Buddhist sites around Lumbini to explore the area's spiritual and cultural heritage.
Deepen your understanding through guided Buddhist teachings and mindfulness practices. Visit important Buddhist sites around Lumbini to explore the area's spiritual and cultural heritage.
Take part in an extended meditation and reflection session, allowing more time for contemplative practice. Interact with monks and members of the monastic community to gain further insight into Buddhist traditions.
Complete the retreat with closing meditation, final teachings, and personal reflection. Conclude with a traditional blessing or ceremony before completing the monastic experience.
The route
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Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu Airport.
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