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SUMMARY:10 to 15 Days Ayurvedic Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Ayurvedic Retreat Program \n\nDiagnosis and treatment by a local Ayurvedic doctor\nIndividual herbal preparations based on diagnosis.\nAyurvedic diet with local products.\n1 massage per day with Ayurvedic oils.\n2 meditation sessions per day.\n1 yoga class per day.\n1 liver cleanse (optional)\nLake bathing.\n\nDuration of the retreat: \n\nBetween 10 and 15 days\, according to your choice during this period.\n\nPrice: \n\n30.00  EURO per day for the Ayurvedic Retreat Program\n\nNot included – Extras: \n\nAccommodation\nShirodara massage.\nAcupuncture treatments.\nVisits to temples\, sites\, and markets in the region.
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/10-to-15-days-ayurvedic-retreat/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:10 Days Meditation with Lama Tilmann Lhündrup
DESCRIPTION:Vipassana – Mahamudra\nCultivate awareness according to Vipassana tradition\, with instructions from the Mahamudra tradition.\nAt the core is the practice of natural mind ith deep trust in our inherently awake nature.\nLetting awareness flow in all situations\, without solidifying them\, is a gateway to natural being\, timeless and free. \nCourse: \n\nGuided meditation sessions\, teachings and interviews with Lama Tilmann during the whole course.\nThe retreat is open to beginners as well as experienced practitioners. The course will be held in silence to allow participants to reach the deeper levels of their being.\n\nTeacher: \n\nLama Tilmann Lhündrup\nwww.ekayana-institut.de\n\nDaily schedule: \nThe daily schedule starts at 6:30 am and ends at 8:30 pm\, with several breaks\, 2 main meals and an evening snack. One has to register for the whole retreat. \nDetails: \n\n\n\n06:30\n\nGuided meditation\n\n\n\n\n07:45\n\nPersonal practice (alone or in the hall)\n\n\n\n09:00\n\nBreakfast break\n\n\n\n\n10:30\n\nTeaching (including guided and silent meditations)\n\n\n13:00\n\nPersonal practice (alone or in the hall)\n\n\n\n14:00\n\nLunch break\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30\n\nPersonal practice (alone or in the hall)\n\n\n\n17:00\n\nGuided meditation\n\n\n\n\n18:00\n\nEvening break\n\n\n\n\n19:30\n\nSilent meditation and guided Tonglen practice\n\n\n20:30\n\nPersonal practice (alone or in the hall) until sleep\n\n\n\nFares: \nThe teaching is provided free of charge\, according to tradition.\nHowever\, donations are welcome to help the teacher continue his mission.\nThe cost of the stay\, including accommodation and food\, is 20.- to 30.- Euros/CHF per day\, depending on the type of room. \n Geographical Location: \nThe Nalanda Retreat Center is situated on the opposite bank of Nalanda Gedige Temple in the centre of the island. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/10-days-meditation-with-lama-tilmann-lhundrup/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Purification Puja
DESCRIPTION:Purification puja for the prosperity of the Nalanda Retreat Center performed during the entire night by Kumar’s uncle\, a Hindu shaman. \n“Purification puja” in English refers to a Hindu ritual for cleansing the body\, mind\, and space\, often called “Purification Ritual”\, “Cleansing Puja”\, or specifically the “Shuddhikaran Puja”\, to remove negative energy\, impurities\, and establish harmony through practices like bathing\, chanting mantras\, and offering sacred elements before deeper worship. \nTerms & Concepts: \nPurification (Shuddhi): The central aim\, involving physical and mental cleansing.\nCleansing/Ablution: Washing hands\, feet\, and sometimes drinking holy water (Achamaniyam).\nEnvironment Purification: Using incense\, lamps\, and holy water (Ganga Jal) to purify the puja area.\nMental Purity: Cultivating a state free from worldly distractions to connect with the divine.\nRitual Purity: A state of being fit to approach the divine through specific actions and offerings.\nCommon Elements in a Purification Puja:\nPersonal Hygiene: Bathing and wearing clean clothes.\nWater Offerings (Achamaniyam): Drinking water and washing hands/feet.\nIncense & Lamps (Dhupa & Deepa): Burning incense and lighting lamps to purify the atmosphere.\nMantras & Prayers: Chanting sacred words to invoke purity and positive energies.\nSymbolic Offerings: Flowers\, sandalwood paste (chandan)\, turmeric (haldi) to the deity. \nPurpose: \nTo prepare the worshipper and the space for deeper meditation and devotion. \nAccording to tradition\, Buddhist monks from the neighboring temple will perform\nceremonies of protection and auspiciousness for 2 consecutive days for the future of our Center. \nRegistration is required for these events.
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/purification-puja/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Activities,Ceremonies
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SUMMARY:Meditation Hall Inauguration Ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:According to tradition\, Buddhist monks from the neighboring temple will perform ceremonies of protection and auspiciousness for 2 consecutive days for the future of our Center. \nRegistration is required for these events.
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/meditation-hall-inauguration-ceremony/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Activities,Ceremonies
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SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat with Upul Nishantha Gamage
DESCRIPTION:Upul is the master of Nilambe Meditation Centre located above Kandy\, Sri Lanka.\nHe will lead a 3-day silent retreat open to beginners as well as experienced practitioners. \n– Registration and deposit required.\n– Participation for the entire retreat.\n– Arrival on February 23rd before 2 pm.\n– Departure on February 26th from 3 pm onwards.\n– Accommodation and meals according to the rates below.\n– Teaching on donation\, according to the Theravada Buddhist tradition of Sri Lanka. \nThe goal of Buddha’s teachings is Enlightenment which puts an end to all suffering. Meditation allows one to discover that freedom and clarity are present at every moment.
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/meditation-retreat-with-upul-nishantha-gamage/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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