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SUMMARY:Daily Group Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Group meditations are scheduled in the morning and in the evening outside of periods of scheduled retreats\, seminars and activities.
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/daily-group-meditation/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Nalanda Retreat Center":MAILTO:hello@nalanda-center.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTSTAMP:20260502T172651
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260502T172651
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260502T172651
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTSTAMP:20260502T172651
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260502T172651
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SUMMARY:Individual or Group Retreat with Shantini
DESCRIPTION:Open for individual o group retreat with resident teacher Shanrtini – Charlotte Perret \n  \nDetails to follow\, stay tuned!
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/individual-or-group-retreat-with-shantini/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shantini":MAILTO:hello@nalanda-center.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270121
DTSTAMP:20260502T172651
CREATED:20260421T134957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T112204Z
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SUMMARY:Retreat - Yoga Practice with Mirjam & Cedric
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow\, stay tuned!
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208
DTSTAMP:20260502T172651
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SUMMARY:Vipassana & Metta Meditation with Marie Mannschatz and Yoga with Stefanie Baltz
DESCRIPTION:Marie Mannschatz \nMarie Mannschatz is an internationally renowned meditation teacher. After working for twenty years in private practice as a Gestalt and body therapist\, she trained as a Vipassana teacher in the 1990s with Jack Kornfield at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. There\, she and her teacher taught numerous multi-week silent retreats over the next ten years. \nStefanie Baltz \nStefanie Baltz is a long-time student and teaching assistant of Marie Mannschatz. Since 2021\, she has been co-leading the program with Marie. She has worked as a psychotherapist in her own practice for over 30 years. From 2009 to 2012\, she completed yoga teacher training. Since then\, in addition to her psychotherapeutic work\, she has been active as a yoga and Metta meditation teacher. \n  \nWe all carry a great treasure within us\, whose power and diversity only become apparent when we thoroughly polish it through our meditation practice. Daily life often throws us into a haze of conflicts\, overwhelming demands\, and obstacles. In this retreat\, we strengthen our ability to set boundaries\, enabling us to wisely regulate intense emotions. All our charming imperfections deserve attention and acceptance. We open our compassionate hearts and give space to what is uncomfortable. In this way\, restlessness and doubt can dissolve and transform into inner peace. \nDynamic yoga sessions in the morning invigorate us and energize us for the day. They awaken joy\, vitality\, and lightness. Mindful\, loving yoga in the evening supports the process of opening the heart and letting go. Walking and sitting meditation alternate\, and there are guided meditations\, talks\, and discussions in small groups. \n 
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/vipassana-metta-meditation-with-marie-mannschatz-and-yoga-with-stefanie-baltz/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marie Mannschatz":MAILTO:mail@mariemannschatz.de
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270217
DTSTAMP:20260502T172651
CREATED:20260429T113023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T130804Z
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SUMMARY:Vipassana Meditation with Eran Harpaz
DESCRIPTION:Eran Harpaz \nHas been practicing\, studying and teaching meditation and Buddhism from the beginning of the 90’s in Asia\, Australia\, Europe and Israel\, where he lives today with his family in the settlement of Clil in the northern Galile mountains. For the past five years\, Eran has also been one of the heads of Tovana. \n  \n  \nDetails to follow\, stay tuned!
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/vipassana-meditation-with-eran-harpaz/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270227
DTSTAMP:20260502T172651
CREATED:20260430T174327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T174327Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Thomas Struebel
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Struebel is a certified MBSR teacher (training at the Institute for Mindfulness with Dr. Linda Lehrhaupt)\nExtensive leadership experience in the public sector and NGOs (including the establishment and management of a center for traumatized asylum seekers)\nCourse instructor in the context of mindfulness and resilience in social-therapeutic institutions and administrations\nMeditation instructor\, meditation since 1979 (Vipassana with S.N. Goenka\, Mother Sayama\, John Coleman; Zen with Ama Samy) \nMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was developed in 1979 by Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (USA) and is offered with great success in many clinics\, social and educational institutions\, and companies within the USA and increasingly in Europe as well. At the heart of the MBSR program is the cultivation of mindfulness\, i.e.\, the ability to be and remain in contact with the present moment without getting lost in thoughts\, judgments\, worries\, or anxieties. Through the regular practice of mindfulness\, MBSR promotes well-being and a more conscious approach to stress in everyday life. Furthermore\, mindfulness contributes to a higher quality of life and personal development. \nMBSR is generally taught as an 8-week course. Other course formats (e.g.\, weekend courses\, individual coaching) are also possible. The focus is on teaching and practicing various forms of mindfulness exercises. In addition\, there are presentations and group discussions on specific topics. An important element is the participants’ own practice at home between course sessions. \nCore elements of the course include: \nMindful body awareness\nMindful bodywork\nSitting and walking meditation\nMindfulness exercises for everyday life\nMBSR addresses issues of daily life and is open to people of all ages\, regardless of profession or worldview.
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-with-thomas-struebel/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Struebel":MAILTO:thomas.struebel@gmx.ch
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270311
DTSTAMP:20260502T172651
CREATED:20260430T163652Z
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SUMMARY:Mahamudra Meditation with Natasha Tsagarakou
DESCRIPTION:Natasha is certified by the Bihar School of Yoga and she’s also a long time practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. She combines the depth of these traditions with a flexible approach that is attentive to the individual needs of students in yoga and meditation\, including the different phases that practitioners go through on the spiritual path. \nHaving recently completed 6 years of retreats that combine and integrate these traditions\, she is eager to share her practice with both beginners and experienced students. \nShe regularly leads international retreats\, including at the Cal Reiet center in Mallorca\, and Mahamudra meditation workshops. \nShe supports environmental initiatives\, as evidenced by her participation in the Tree-Nation reforestation project.
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/mahamudra-meditation-with-natasha-tsagarakou/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270323
DTSTAMP:20260502T172651
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SUMMARY:Hatha Yoga with Walter Klocker
DESCRIPTION:Born in Graz in 1972\, Walter studied business education and worked for several years in the marketing department of an Austrian company before a severe burnout in 2002 forced him to completely change his life. Afterwards\, he traveled extensively\, spending a considerable amount of time at a meditation center in Guatemala\, where he studied yoga\, meditation\, the mystical Kabbalah\, and Reiki. \nHe has practiced yoga since 2002\, taught since 2007\, and explored various yoga styles before discovering Anusara Yoga in 2010. He then immersed himself in this inspiring tantric style for many years. Since then\, his yoga practice has continued to evolve through training in yoga therapy and further education in trauma-sensitive yoga. \nFor many years\, meditation\, especially Vipassana and mindfulness meditation\, has also been an important part of his life. His love for mindfulness meditation led him to train as an MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) teacher and also as an MSC (Mindful Self-Compassion) teacher. \nHe has been practicing yoga since 2002\, teaching since 2007\, and has tried several yoga styles before discovering Anusara Yoga in 2010. He has also dedicated himself to this inspiring tantric style for many years. Since 2017\, Walter has also worked as a psychotherapist in his own practice\, offering “Concentrative Movement Therapy\,” a body psychotherapy method similar to yoga and mindfulness meditation\, which utilizes body awareness and\, moreover\, facilitates in-depth individual self-exploration\, therapeutic healing\, and the development of personal potential. \nIn addition to yoga classes\, workshops\, retreats\, and individual sessions\, Walter also offers courses and workshops in mindfulness meditation\, MBSR and MSC courses\, self-exploration in nature\, and psychotherapy.
URL:https://nalanda-center.org/agenda/hatha-yoga-with-walter-klocker/
LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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