Courses & Retreats Overview
Overview
Courses and Retreats
Learning meditation, or studying Buddhism, is learning about you, your own nature. The subject is about your own mind. It is so important to know the totality of your own mind, no matter you believing it or not believing you are religious or not religious, you are Christian, or you are Hindu, or you are science, or you are black or East or West or...No matter. To know your own mind is very, very important.
Lama Thubten Yeshe
From the very beginning, Kopan was conceived by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche as a place of study and meditation — a unique meeting place between East and West, between religious and worldly life.
The study of the mind determines the quality of our life and our relationships. Tibetan Buddhism helps us understand the root causes of our problems and offers the remedies to lead a happier, more satisfying and meaningful life.
The Course Calendar caters for various levels of interest, from introductory to in-depth courses, alongside Retreats, Daily Dharma Talks, and the famous annual November Course
Please read the Course Guidelines before applying.
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What awaits you at Kopan
Our Course
The study of the mind is one of the guiding principles of Buddhism in general and Tibetan Buddhism in particular. It determines the quality of our life and of our relationships.
Things To Do
Kopan offers a warm and welcoming environment, with lots of things to do during the day, all of them Dharma related. Well, maybe not all as you will see.
Retreats
The purpose of retreat is deepening the understanding of Dharma through intensive contemplation and integrating it into one's mind stream.
One-Month Lamrim Course — November 2026
Since 1971, this intensive journey has transformed thousands of lives. Based on the Gelug tradition and the Lam Rim — the Graduated Path to Enlightenment — this month is more than a course: it is an invitation to transform. Led by Ven. Olivier Rossi.
1-30 November
30 days
All levels
Daily teachings
Pilgrimage
NOV
1-30
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Upcoming Courses & Retreats
Explore upcoming meditation courses and retreats at Kopan Monastery. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
What Our Guests Say
Stories of transformation from around the world
“Great support and inspiring teachings! The spiritual mentors are kind, patient, and always ready to guide you. A wonderful place to begin your spiritual journey with confidence.”
“I have learned so much and experienced real spiritual growth thanks to the guidance of the spiritual mentors. Their support made every step of the journey meaningful and encouraging.”
“Thanks to the monastery's authentic teachings, I found peace, clarity, and direction. Having a dedicated spiritual mentor made the experience personal, supportive, and truly transformative.”
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