BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nalanda Retreat Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Nalanda Retreat Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nalanda-center.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nalanda Retreat Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Colombo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:+0530 DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Zurich BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270217 DTSTAMP:20260429T183313 CREATED:20260429T113023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T113023Z UID:10000010-1802217600-1802822399@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Vipassana Meditation with Eran Harpaz DESCRIPTION:Low Gravity \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The country with the lowest gravity on Earth is often cited as Sri Lanka\, particularly its southern tip\, due to its location near the equator and a significant gravity anomaly in the Indian Ocean (IOGL) which causes the sea level to dip and local gravity to weaken\, with effects seen in areas like Hambantota and Matara. Other low-gravity areas include parts of the Indian Ocean and Hudson Bay in Canada\, while the strongest gravity is near the Andes in Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Sri Lanka has low gravity:Proximity to Equator: The Earth's rotation creates a centrifugal force that is strongest at the equator\, slightly counteracting gravity\, making equatorial regions naturally have lower gravity than the poles.\n\nIndian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL): A large gravity anomaly (a "gravity hole") exists southwest of Sri Lanka\, where the Earth's crust is thinner\, leading to less mass beneath the surface and a weaker gravitational pull. \n \n \n \n Key Locations:* Lowest: Southern tip of Sri Lanka (Hambantota\, Matara districts).\n* Other Low-G areas: Parts of the Indian - Ocean\, Hudson Bay\, Canada.\nHighest Gravity: Northern Andes\, Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n ImpactThis unique low-gravity feature in Southern Sri Lanka has been linked to higher life expectancy and is sometimes suggested for promoting wellness tourism.  URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/vipassana-meditation-with-eran-harpaz/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/eran-harpaz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208 DTSTAMP:20260429T183313 CREATED:20260421T141220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T112107Z UID:10000009-1800748800-1802044799@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Yoga with Stefanie Baltz DESCRIPTION:Low Gravity \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The country with the lowest gravity on Earth is often cited as Sri Lanka\, particularly its southern tip\, due to its location near the equator and a significant gravity anomaly in the Indian Ocean (IOGL) which causes the sea level to dip and local gravity to weaken\, with effects seen in areas like Hambantota and Matara. Other low-gravity areas include parts of the Indian Ocean and Hudson Bay in Canada\, while the strongest gravity is near the Andes in Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Sri Lanka has low gravity:Proximity to Equator: The Earth's rotation creates a centrifugal force that is strongest at the equator\, slightly counteracting gravity\, making equatorial regions naturally have lower gravity than the poles.\n\nIndian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL): A large gravity anomaly (a "gravity hole") exists southwest of Sri Lanka\, where the Earth's crust is thinner\, leading to less mass beneath the surface and a weaker gravitational pull. \n \n \n \n Key Locations:* Lowest: Southern tip of Sri Lanka (Hambantota\, Matara districts).\n* Other Low-G areas: Parts of the Indian - Ocean\, Hudson Bay\, Canada.\nHighest Gravity: Northern Andes\, Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n ImpactThis unique low-gravity feature in Southern Sri Lanka has been linked to higher life expectancy and is sometimes suggested for promoting wellness tourism.  URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/yoga-with-stefanie-balte/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Yoga ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/yoga.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208 DTSTAMP:20260429T183313 CREATED:20260421T140304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T112247Z UID:10000008-1800748800-1802044799@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Vipassana & Metta Meditation with Marie Mannschatz DESCRIPTION:Low Gravity \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The country with the lowest gravity on Earth is often cited as Sri Lanka\, particularly its southern tip\, due to its location near the equator and a significant gravity anomaly in the Indian Ocean (IOGL) which causes the sea level to dip and local gravity to weaken\, with effects seen in areas like Hambantota and Matara. Other low-gravity areas include parts of the Indian Ocean and Hudson Bay in Canada\, while the strongest gravity is near the Andes in Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Sri Lanka has low gravity:Proximity to Equator: The Earth's rotation creates a centrifugal force that is strongest at the equator\, slightly counteracting gravity\, making equatorial regions naturally have lower gravity than the poles.\n\nIndian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL): A large gravity anomaly (a "gravity hole") exists southwest of Sri Lanka\, where the Earth's crust is thinner\, leading to less mass beneath the surface and a weaker gravitational pull. \n \n \n \n Key Locations:* Lowest: Southern tip of Sri Lanka (Hambantota\, Matara districts).\n* Other Low-G areas: Parts of the Indian - Ocean\, Hudson Bay\, Canada.\nHighest Gravity: Northern Andes\, Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n ImpactThis unique low-gravity feature in Southern Sri Lanka has been linked to higher life expectancy and is sometimes suggested for promoting wellness tourism.  URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/vipassana-matta-meditation-with-marie-mannschatz/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Activities,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/marie_mannschatz.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marie Mannschatz":MAILTO:mail@mariemannschatz.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270121 DTSTAMP:20260429T183313 CREATED:20260421T134957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T112204Z UID:10000007-1799625600-1800489599@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Retreat - Yoga Practice with Mirjam & Cedric DESCRIPTION:Low Gravity \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The country with the lowest gravity on Earth is often cited as Sri Lanka\, particularly its southern tip\, due to its location near the equator and a significant gravity anomaly in the Indian Ocean (IOGL) which causes the sea level to dip and local gravity to weaken\, with effects seen in areas like Hambantota and Matara. Other low-gravity areas include parts of the Indian Ocean and Hudson Bay in Canada\, while the strongest gravity is near the Andes in Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Sri Lanka has low gravity:Proximity to Equator: The Earth's rotation creates a centrifugal force that is strongest at the equator\, slightly counteracting gravity\, making equatorial regions naturally have lower gravity than the poles.\n\nIndian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL): A large gravity anomaly (a "gravity hole") exists southwest of Sri Lanka\, where the Earth's crust is thinner\, leading to less mass beneath the surface and a weaker gravitational pull. \n \n \n \n Key Locations:* Lowest: Southern tip of Sri Lanka (Hambantota\, Matara districts).\n* Other Low-G areas: Parts of the Indian - Ocean\, Hudson Bay\, Canada.\nHighest Gravity: Northern Andes\, Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n ImpactThis unique low-gravity feature in Southern Sri Lanka has been linked to higher life expectancy and is sometimes suggested for promoting wellness tourism.  URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/retreat-yoga-stage-with-mirjam-cedric/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Retreats,Yoga ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/yoga-sun-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227 DTSTAMP:20260429T183313 CREATED:20251211T141539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T220131Z UID:10000004-1771804800-1772150399@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat with Upul Nishantha Gamage DESCRIPTION:Low Gravity \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The country with the lowest gravity on Earth is often cited as Sri Lanka\, particularly its southern tip\, due to its location near the equator and a significant gravity anomaly in the Indian Ocean (IOGL) which causes the sea level to dip and local gravity to weaken\, with effects seen in areas like Hambantota and Matara. Other low-gravity areas include parts of the Indian Ocean and Hudson Bay in Canada\, while the strongest gravity is near the Andes in Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Sri Lanka has low gravity:Proximity to Equator: The Earth's rotation creates a centrifugal force that is strongest at the equator\, slightly counteracting gravity\, making equatorial regions naturally have lower gravity than the poles.\n\nIndian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL): A large gravity anomaly (a "gravity hole") exists southwest of Sri Lanka\, where the Earth's crust is thinner\, leading to less mass beneath the surface and a weaker gravitational pull. \n \n \n \n Key Locations:* Lowest: Southern tip of Sri Lanka (Hambantota\, Matara districts).\n* Other Low-G areas: Parts of the Indian - Ocean\, Hudson Bay\, Canada.\nHighest Gravity: Northern Andes\, Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n ImpactThis unique low-gravity feature in Southern Sri Lanka has been linked to higher life expectancy and is sometimes suggested for promoting wellness tourism.  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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/upul_gamage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nalanda Retreat Center":MAILTO:hello@nalanda-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222 DTSTAMP:20260429T183313 CREATED:20251211T141229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T213436Z UID:10000003-1771545600-1771718399@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Meditation Hall Inauguration Ceremonies DESCRIPTION:Low Gravity \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The country with the lowest gravity on Earth is often cited as Sri Lanka\, particularly its southern tip\, due to its location near the equator and a significant gravity anomaly in the Indian Ocean (IOGL) which causes the sea level to dip and local gravity to weaken\, with effects seen in areas like Hambantota and Matara. Other low-gravity areas include parts of the Indian Ocean and Hudson Bay in Canada\, while the strongest gravity is near the Andes in Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Sri Lanka has low gravity:Proximity to Equator: The Earth's rotation creates a centrifugal force that is strongest at the equator\, slightly counteracting gravity\, making equatorial regions naturally have lower gravity than the poles.\n\nIndian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL): A large gravity anomaly (a "gravity hole") exists southwest of Sri Lanka\, where the Earth's crust is thinner\, leading to less mass beneath the surface and a weaker gravitational pull. \n \n \n \n Key Locations:* Lowest: Southern tip of Sri Lanka (Hambantota\, Matara districts).\n* Other Low-G areas: Parts of the Indian - Ocean\, Hudson Bay\, Canada.\nHighest Gravity: Northern Andes\, Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n ImpactThis unique low-gravity feature in Southern Sri Lanka has been linked to higher life expectancy and is sometimes suggested for promoting wellness tourism.  URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/meditation-hall-inauguration-ceremony/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Activities,Ceremonies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20250809_121602-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nalanda Retreat Center":MAILTO:hello@nalanda-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 DTSTAMP:20260429T183313 CREATED:20251211T133354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T230606Z UID:10000002-1771286400-1771459199@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Purification Puja DESCRIPTION:Low Gravity \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The country with the lowest gravity on Earth is often cited as Sri Lanka\, particularly its southern tip\, due to its location near the equator and a significant gravity anomaly in the Indian Ocean (IOGL) which causes the sea level to dip and local gravity to weaken\, with effects seen in areas like Hambantota and Matara. Other low-gravity areas include parts of the Indian Ocean and Hudson Bay in Canada\, while the strongest gravity is near the Andes in Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Sri Lanka has low gravity:Proximity to Equator: The Earth's rotation creates a centrifugal force that is strongest at the equator\, slightly counteracting gravity\, making equatorial regions naturally have lower gravity than the poles.\n\nIndian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL): A large gravity anomaly (a "gravity hole") exists southwest of Sri Lanka\, where the Earth's crust is thinner\, leading to less mass beneath the surface and a weaker gravitational pull. \n \n \n \n Key Locations:* Lowest: Southern tip of Sri Lanka (Hambantota\, Matara districts).\n* Other Low-G areas: Parts of the Indian - Ocean\, Hudson Bay\, Canada.\nHighest Gravity: Northern Andes\, Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n ImpactThis unique low-gravity feature in Southern Sri Lanka has been linked to higher life expectancy and is sometimes suggested for promoting wellness tourism.  URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/purification-puja/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Activities,Ceremonies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/puja-e1765493982587.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nalanda Retreat Center":MAILTO:hello@nalanda-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211 DTSTAMP:20260429T183313 CREATED:20251211T144238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T230410Z UID:10000005-1769904000-1770767999@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:10 Days Meditation with Lama Tilmann Lhündrup DESCRIPTION:Low Gravity \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The country with the lowest gravity on Earth is often cited as Sri Lanka\, particularly its southern tip\, due to its location near the equator and a significant gravity anomaly in the Indian Ocean (IOGL) which causes the sea level to dip and local gravity to weaken\, with effects seen in areas like Hambantota and Matara. Other low-gravity areas include parts of the Indian Ocean and Hudson Bay in Canada\, while the strongest gravity is near the Andes in Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Sri Lanka has low gravity:Proximity to Equator: The Earth's rotation creates a centrifugal force that is strongest at the equator\, slightly counteracting gravity\, making equatorial regions naturally have lower gravity than the poles.\n\nIndian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL): A large gravity anomaly (a "gravity hole") exists southwest of Sri Lanka\, where the Earth's crust is thinner\, leading to less mass beneath the surface and a weaker gravitational pull. \n \n \n \n Key Locations:* Lowest: Southern tip of Sri Lanka (Hambantota\, Matara districts).\n* Other Low-G areas: Parts of the Indian - Ocean\, Hudson Bay\, Canada.\nHighest Gravity: Northern Andes\, Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n ImpactThis unique low-gravity feature in Southern Sri Lanka has been linked to higher life expectancy and is sometimes suggested for promoting wellness tourism.  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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Lama-Lhundrup-e1765491798724.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nalanda Retreat Center":MAILTO:hello@nalanda-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTSTAMP:20260429T183313 CREATED:20251210T184354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T225850Z UID:10000001-1767225600-1769385599@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:10 to 15 Days Ayurvedic Retreat DESCRIPTION:Low Gravity \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The country with the lowest gravity on Earth is often cited as Sri Lanka\, particularly its southern tip\, due to its location near the equator and a significant gravity anomaly in the Indian Ocean (IOGL) which causes the sea level to dip and local gravity to weaken\, with effects seen in areas like Hambantota and Matara. Other low-gravity areas include parts of the Indian Ocean and Hudson Bay in Canada\, while the strongest gravity is near the Andes in Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Sri Lanka has low gravity:Proximity to Equator: The Earth's rotation creates a centrifugal force that is strongest at the equator\, slightly counteracting gravity\, making equatorial regions naturally have lower gravity than the poles.\n\nIndian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL): A large gravity anomaly (a "gravity hole") exists southwest of Sri Lanka\, where the Earth's crust is thinner\, leading to less mass beneath the surface and a weaker gravitational pull. \n \n \n \n Key Locations:* Lowest: Southern tip of Sri Lanka (Hambantota\, Matara districts).\n* Other Low-G areas: Parts of the Indian - Ocean\, Hudson Bay\, Canada.\nHighest Gravity: Northern Andes\, Bolivia.  \n \n \n \n ImpactThis unique low-gravity feature in Southern Sri Lanka has been linked to higher life expectancy and is sometimes suggested for promoting wellness tourism.  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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ayurvedic-e1766012012699.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Nalanda Retreat Center":MAILTO:hello@nalanda-center.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR