Top class hotel in Kathmandu
On this two-week meditation holiday you will experience two different
aspects of Nepal. The holiday starts with time at a top class hotel
in Kathmandu, from where you can explore its splendid cultural history,
the unrivalled shopping experience of Thamel, optional guided visits
to spiritual architectural wonders such as the ancient stupa at
Bhodunath and Swayambu, the monkey temple, or if you prefer spend
the afternoon lying by the pool at one of Kathmandu's best hotels.
Spend 6 days of peace and tranquillity
We then transfer by internal flight to Pokhara, a tranquil town
on the shore of the beautiful Lake Phewa, for the meditation retreat
part of the holiday. Spend 6 days of peace and tranquillity learning
meditation techniques and simple yoga exercises at a secluded meditation
retreat centre in the shadow of the Himalayas.
The return journey to Kathmandu is by road passing through the stunning
Nepalese countryside, with a traditional curry lunch taken at a
restaurant on the way. There is then a further opportunity to take
in the atmosphere of the Nepalese capital, culminating in a dinner
at a traditional Nepalese restaurant, before the return flight home.
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Meditation instruction
An English-speaking monk, who is based at the meditation retreat
centre, takes the meditation instruction. The content is flexible
but will include an introduction to Buddhist history and ideas,
practice at various meditation techniques and discussion about
these techniques and how we can use them to cope with life in
general.
See below for an outline of the course programme for the six days
at the meditation centre. The timing details may not be exactly
as the plan depending on circumstances.
Designed for those with little experience
The yoga sessions are taken by a local teacher who speaks good
English and are tailored to suit different levels of ability,
but designed more for those with little experience. More advanced
practitioners can join in with the rest of the group or follow
their own practice.
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