NEUJAHRS-RETREAT & FEIER
New Year's Retreat
Sat 28–Sun 29 Dec 2024Sat 10:00–16:00 / Sun 10:00–13:00
with Gen Kelsang Chö
New Year's Celebration
Tues 31 December 202420:00–0:20AM
with Valentina Schweizer
Der The New Year's retreat and the New Year's celebration can be attended separately or together.
New Year's Retreat / Sat–Sun 28–29 December 2024
Sat 10:00–16:00 / Sun 10:00–13:00
In this retreat with guest teacher Gen Kelsang Chö, the focus is on meditating together and setting positive New Year's resolutions. We will bring the old year to a meaningful close, reflect on our experiences, and gain valuable insights. At the same time, we will prepare for the new year with inspiration by cultivating inner peace and clarity. This retreat offers a wonderful opportunity to gather in a supportive community and start the upcoming year strengthened.
New Year's Celebrations – Tues 31 December 2024, 20:00–00:20
Would you like to celebrate New Year's Eve in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere? You can look forward to an inspiring teaching appropriate for the New Year, followed by a vegetarian/vegan New Year's Eve buffet. Afterwards, we invite you to meditate with chanted prayers for world peace. Let's celebrate the beginning of the new year together in a wonderful way.
Price
see below
Language
German
Place
KMC Switzerland
What to expect
A peaceful and inspiring atmosphere awaits you during the New Year period. Experience inspiring teachings and guided meditations on how to make your New Year's resolutions come true. You can also celebrate and exchange ideas with like-minded people in a peaceful and open atmosphere.
The teacher
Gen Kelsang Chö is the principal teacher at the Menla Kadampa Centre in Ticino. He is an English Buddhist monk who has been practicing for 25 years under the guidance of the Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. The great clarity of his teachings, his loving kindness, and his pure example are qualities that are internationally appreciated by his numerous students.
Er wird das Neujahrs-Retreat leiten.
The Teacher
Valentina Schweizer has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for 19 years. She worked and practiced for about seven years in an international Kadampa Meditation Center in England and gained valuable experience there. With her warm and welcoming personality, she is a living example of how we can put Buddhism into practice in daily life.
Sie wird die Neujahrs-Feier leiten.
Course Information
Price
- Whole Package, CHF 130 (Retreat & Celebration)
- New Year's Retreat, CHF 90 (whole retreat)
- New Year's Retreat, CHF 60 (Saturday only)
- New Year's Retreat, CHF 35 (Sunday only)
- New Year's Celebration, CHF 50 (Tuesday only)
25% reduction for AHV/IV and students
Timetable
Saturday 28 Decemberber 2024
10:00–11:15 am | Retreat Session 1
11:45–13:00 pm | Retreat Session 2
13:00pm | Lunch Break
14:30–16:00 Uhr | Retreat Session 3
Sunday 29 December 2024
10:00–11:15 am | Retreat Session 4
11:45–13:00 pm | Retreat Session 5
Tuesday 31 December 2024
20:00–21:30 pm | Talk & Meditation
21:30–23:00 pm | Silvester Buffet (vegan/vegetarian)
23:00–23:55 pm | Chanted Prayers for World Peace
23:50–00:15 am | Ringing in the New Year with alcohol free drinks and fire works
Language
In English with German translation
Place
This event takes place at Kadampa Meditation Center Switzerland (KMC), Mirabellenstrasse 1, 8048 Zürich Altstetten
Accommodation
We offer accommodation in our dormitory for CHF 25 per night, incl. breakfast
Frequently asked questions
Can people attend our courses even if they are not Buddhists?
Yes - Everyone is welcome at Kadampa Meditation Center Switzerland. No one is excluded, no matter what your background or beliefs are. The methods and practices taught here are suitable for everyone, no matter how much experience you have.
Do I have to wear certain clothes to attend the events at the center?
No - Please come as you are. At KMC Switzerland, chairs and meditation cushions are provided for seating. If you like to sit on the cushion, we recommend that you wear comfortable clothing. Traditionally you will be asked to take off your shoes before entering the meditation room. We have floor heating and socks if needed.
Do I need meditation experience to participate?
No - Many people who come to our events have little or no experience. It doesn't matter if you have tried to meditate before without much success. Everyone finds meditation challenging in the beginning because our mind is naturally very busy. Kadampa Meditation Center is a perfect place to train in meditation.
Is the center also accessible by wheelchair?
Yes - Our meditation room is at ground level and we lay out ramps for the few steps we have.
