1-Month Buddhist Monastery Retreat in Kathmandu or Lumbini

30 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Immerse yourself in a 1-month Buddhist Monastery Retreat in Kathmandu or Lumbini, offering a transformative journey into the heart of Buddhist practice. Live wi...

Duration: 30 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kathmandu, Lumbini · Languages: English

Know before you go: No prior meditation or Buddhist experience is required; an open mind and respectful attitude are essential.; The daily schedule includes meditation, chanting, teachings, and temple or monastery visits.; Participants should dress modestly and follow monastery etiquette.; This retreat is spiritual and experiential, not a medical or therapeutic program.; The schedule and activities may be revised based on the pace, experience, and interests of participants.

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What's Included

Local transfers and transportation
Private accommodation within the monastery or retreat center
Daily meals (vegetarian, monastery-style)
Daily meditation, chanting, and monastic practice sessions
Theoretical teachings on Buddhist philosophy, mindfulness, and ethics
Guidance and mentorship by resident monks or experienced instructors
Visits to nearby sacred sites (depending on location)

Not Included

Personal expenses

Itinerary

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Day 01

Tentative Daily Monastery Retreat Schedule

05:30 - 06:30 | Morning meditation and chanting with monks 06:30 - 07:30 | Breakfast and personal reflection time 07:30 - 10:30 | Theoretical teachings on Buddhist philosophy, ethics, and mindfulness 10:30 - 11:00 | Tea break and informal discussion with monks 11:00 - 12:30 | Guided meditation, contemplative exercises, or mindfulness practice 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch 13:30 - 16:30 | Practical retreat activities: extended meditation, ritual participation, or community work 16:30 - 17:00 | Tea break and personal reflection 17:00 - 18:30 | Evening chanting, integration circle, or silent reflection Evening | Free time for personal practice, reading, or rest Note: The schedule may be revised or adjusted according to the pace, experience, and interests of participants.