BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nalanda Retreat Center - ECPv6.16.3//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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTSTAMP:20260614T063151 CREATED:20251217T221533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T130611Z UID:10000006-1787702400-1794095999@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Shantini/Charlotte Perret: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,Meditation 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:20260614T063151 CREATED:20260421T134957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T083240Z UID:10000007-1799625600-1800489599@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Mirjam Bersier and Cédric Maillard:Yoga Reconnecting with the Essentials 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/2026/04/mirjam-cedric-e1778599925652.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208 DTSTAMP:20260614T063151 CREATED:20260430T165926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T084039Z UID:10000013-1800748800-1802044799@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Marie Mannschatz and Stefanie Balz:Silent Metta RetreatCOMPLETE 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-metta-meditation-with-marie-mannschatz-and-yoga-with-stefanie-baltz/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/StefanieMarie-e1777568294450.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marie Mannschatz":MAILTO:mail@mariemannschatz.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270217 DTSTAMP:20260614T063151 CREATED:20260429T113023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T083217Z UID:10000010-1802217600-1802822399@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Eran Harpaz:Vipassana 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/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:20270220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270227 DTSTAMP:20260614T063151 CREATED:20260430T172226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T122638Z UID:10000014-1803081600-1803686399@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Shantini/Charlotte Perret:Discover your infinite nature at the source of mental agitation. 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/individual-or-group-retreat-with-shantini/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Meditation,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/shantini-staff_350.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shantini":MAILTO:hello@nalanda-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270227 DTSTAMP:20260614T063151 CREATED:20260430T174327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T130938Z UID:10000015-1803081600-1803686399@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Thomas Struebel:Mindfulness-Based Stress ReductionIn German 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/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-with-thomas-struebel/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Meditation,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tomas-struebel.png ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Struebel":MAILTO:thomas.struebel@gmx.ch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270311 DTSTAMP:20260614T063151 CREATED:20260430T163652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T083146Z UID:10000012-1803859200-1804723199@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Natasha Tsagarakou:Mahamudra Meditation and Yoga 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/mahamudra-meditation-with-natasha-tsagarakou/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Yoga ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/natasha-tsagarakou-e1777566704317.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270323 DTSTAMP:20260614T063151 CREATED:20260430T160151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T130746Z UID:10000011-1804809600-1805759999@nalanda-center.org SUMMARY:Walter Klocker:Yoga and MeditationIn German 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/hatha-yoga-with-walter-klocker/ LOCATION:Nalanda Retreat Center\, Meegolla Rd 97a\, Matale\, 21082\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:Yoga ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nalanda-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/walter-klocker-1-e1777565071209.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR