BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nalanda Retreat Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20360101 DTSTAMP:20260429T194340 CREATED:20251217T221533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T223440Z UID:10000006-1765929600-2082758399@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Daily Group Meditation 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/daily-group-meditation/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/meditation-scaled-e1766010518195.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nalanda Retreat Center":MAILTO:hello@nalanda-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270121 DTSTAMP:20260429T194340 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:20270124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208 DTSTAMP:20260429T194340 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:20270124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208 DTSTAMP:20260429T194340 CREATED:20260421T141220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T132308Z 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/stefanie-baltz-e1777468864783.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Stefanie Baltz":MAILTO:steffi.baltz@samari.yoga END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270217 DTSTAMP:20260429T194340 CREATED:20260429T113023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T130804Z 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 END:VCALENDAR