Nalanda Retreat Center

10 to 15 Days Ayurvedic Retreat
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-25 | Nalanda Retreat Center, Meegolla Rd 97a, Matale, 21082, Sri Lanka
Ayurvedic Retreat Program

Diagnosis and treatment by a local Ayurvedic doctor
Individual herbal preparations based on diagnosis.
Ayurvedic diet with local products.
1 massage per day with Ayurvedic oils.
2 meditation sessions per day.
1 yoga class per day.
1 liver cleanse (optional)
Lake bathing.

Duration of the retreat:

Between 10 and 15 days, according to your choice during this period.

Price:

30.00 EURO per day for the Ayurvedic Retreat Program

Not included – Extras:

Accommodation
Shirodara massage.
Acupuncture treatments.
Visits to temples, sites, and markets in the region.

10 Days Meditation with Lama Tilmann Lhündrup
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-10
Vipassana – Mahamudra
Cultivate awareness according to Vipassana tradition, with instructions from the Mahamudra tradition.
At the core is the practice of natural mind ith deep trust in our inherently awake nature.
Letting awareness flow in all situations, without solidifying them, is a gateway to natural being, timeless and free.
Course:

Guided meditation sessions, teachings and interviews with Lama Tilmann during the whole course.
The 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.

Teacher:

Lama Tilmann Lhündrup
www.ekayana-institut.de

Daily schedule:
The 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.
Details:

06:30

Guided meditation

07:45

Personal practice (alone or in the hall)

09:00

Breakfast break

10:30

Teaching (including guided and silent meditations)

13:00

Personal practice (alone or in the hall)

14:00

Lunch break

15:30

Personal practice (alone or in the hall)

17:00

Guided meditation

18:00

Evening break

19:30

Silent meditation and guided Tonglen practice

20:30

Personal practice (alone or in the hall) until sleep

Fares:
The teaching is provided free of charge, according to tradition.
However, donations are welcome to help the teacher continue his mission.
The cost of the stay, including accommodation and food, is 20.- to 30.- Euros/CHF per day, depending on the type of room.
Geographical Location:
The Nalanda Retreat Center is situated on the opposite bank of Nalanda Gedige Temple in the centre of the island.

Purification Puja
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-18
Purification puja for the prosperity of the Nalanda Retreat Center performed during the entire night by Kumar’s uncle, a Hindu shaman.
“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.
Terms & Concepts:
Purification (Shuddhi): The central aim, involving physical and mental cleansing.
Cleansing/Ablution: Washing hands, feet, and sometimes drinking holy water (Achamaniyam).
Environment Purification: Using incense, lamps, and holy water (Ganga Jal) to purify the puja area.
Mental Purity: Cultivating a state free from worldly distractions to connect with the divine.
Ritual Purity: A state of being fit to approach the divine through specific actions and offerings.
Common Elements in a Purification Puja:
Personal Hygiene: Bathing and wearing clean clothes.
Water Offerings (Achamaniyam): Drinking water and washing hands/feet.
Incense & Lamps (Dhupa & Deepa): Burning incense and lighting lamps to purify the atmosphere.
Mantras & Prayers: Chanting sacred words to invoke purity and positive energies.
Symbolic Offerings: Flowers, sandalwood paste (chandan), turmeric (haldi) to the deity.
Purpose:
To prepare the worshipper and the space for deeper meditation and devotion.
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.
Registration is required for these events.

Meditation Hall Inauguration Ceremonies
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-21
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.
Registration is required for these events.

Meditation Retreat with Upul Nishantha Gamage
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-26
Upul is the master of Nilambe Meditation Centre located above Kandy, Sri Lanka.
He will lead a 3-day silent retreat open to beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
– Registration and deposit required.
– Participation for the entire retreat.
– Arrival on February 23rd before 2 pm.
– Departure on February 26th from 3 pm onwards.
– Accommodation and meals according to the rates below.
– Teaching on donation, according to the Theravada Buddhist tradition of Sri Lanka.
The 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.
