Kopan Monastery Meditation Retreat

Kathmandu

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in Tibetan Buddhist meditation at one of Nepal's most renowned monastic centers.
• Meditation · 3 days / 2 nights
• Small group, guide-led

Day-by-day itinerary

1. D1

   Arrival and orientation

   Arrive at Kopan Hill by late morning and check into the guesthouse. Attend an orientation session on monastery etiquette and the retreat schedule. Take a guided walk around the grounds: the main prayer hall, the library, the stupa, and the gardens overlooking the valley. Remove shoes before entering all prayer halls. The scent of incense and the sound of chanting create an immediate sense of peace.

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2. D2

   Meditation and teachings day

   Begin with a 6 AM guided meditation session in the main hall. After breakfast, attend a teaching on Buddhist philosophy led by a senior monk, covering topics like compassion, impermanence, and the nature of mind. Practice walking meditation in the gardens. In the afternoon, observe the monks' debate session, a lively intellectual tradition. The day concludes with evening prayers and another meditation session.

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3. D3

   Boudhanath kora and departure

   After morning meditation, walk down the hill to Boudhanath for a guided kora around the great stupa. Practice the mindfulness techniques learned during your retreat. Visit a traditional Tibetan restaurant for lunch. Return to Kopan for a final blessing from a senior lama before departure, carrying the practice of awareness into daily life.

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Price includes

• Local storyteller guide
• Stays as per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• All ground transfers

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