BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kopan Monastery - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kopan Monastery X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kopanmonastery.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kopan Monastery REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428 DTSTAMP:20260415T035313 CREATED:20260127T125932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T125932Z UID:6409-1776643200-1777334399@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Getting To Know Your Mind 20 – 27 April 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 21\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n September 28\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/getting-to-know-your-mind-20-27-april-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTSTAMP:20260415T035313 CREATED:20251029T051239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T084251Z UID:6115-1777939200-1778889599@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 5 - 15 May 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-5-15-may-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTSTAMP:20260415T035313 CREATED:20251029T051535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T091017Z UID:6117-1779321600-1780012799@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Working With Emotions 21-28 May 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/working-with-emotions-21-28-may-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260415T035313 CREATED:20251029T051640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T051640Z UID:6119-1780444800-1781395199@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 3-13 June 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-3-13-june-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTSTAMP:20260415T035313 CREATED:20251227T084517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T090910Z UID:6188-1782000000-1782691199@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Compassion 21 - 28 June 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/meditation-retreat-stillness-compassion-21-28-june-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTSTAMP:20260415T035313 CREATED:20251227T090641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T070225Z UID:6191-1783209600-1784159999@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 5 - 15 July 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-5-15-july-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729 DTSTAMP:20260415T035313 CREATED:20251227T090805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T080042Z UID:6193-1784592000-1785283199@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training 21 - 28 July 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/meditation-retreat-stillness-mind-training-21-28-july-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260415T035313 CREATED:20251227T091051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T091051Z UID:6197-1785801600-1786751999@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 4 - 14 Aug 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-4-14-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTSTAMP:20260415T035313 CREATED:20251227T091236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T091236Z UID:6199-1787270400-1787961599@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Emotional Intelligence 21 - 28 Aug 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/meditation-retreat-stillness-emotional-intelligence-21-28-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20260415T035313 CREATED:20260320T052026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T052103Z UID:6532-1788393600-1789343999@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 3 -13 Sept- 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-3-13-sept-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260415T035313 CREATED:20260320T054242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T054242Z UID:6552-1789862400-1790553599@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Compassion in Everyday Life - 20 Sept 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/compassion-in-everyday-life-20-sept-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20260415T035314 CREATED:20251227T091327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T055549Z UID:6201-1791072000-1791763199@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 4 - 11 Oct 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-4-11-oct-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20260415T035314 CREATED:20251227T091618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T055644Z UID:6204-1792108800-1792627199@kopanmonastery.org SUMMARY:Another World Is Possible 16 - 21 Oct 2026 DESCRIPTION:How We Create Our World : 21 - 28\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity 21 - 28 Sept 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity \n \n \n \n 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n7 Day Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taught by: Kabir Saxena \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty\, many seek a path back to inner peace and clarity. “How We Create Our World: Educating Ourselves Back to Sanity” offers a foundational exploration into Buddhist principles\, focusing on the transformative power of the mind. This course invites participants to delve into the nature of the mind\, understand the roots of suffering and happiness\, and discover practical tools to transform daily experiences. Through guided meditations\, reflective discussions\, and contemplative practices\, students will learn to cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Themes Include: Understanding the mind’s potential and its role in shaping our reality.Exploring the causes of suffering and the path to liberation.Developing mindfulness and concentration through meditation.Cultivating compassion and altruistic intention.Integrating Buddhist principles into everyday life for personal and communal well-being.  Whether you’re new to Buddhism or seeking to deepen your understanding\, this course offers a supportive environment to embark on a journey toward inner transformation and a more harmonious world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details of the course\n \n \n \n \n COURSE DATE: 21 - 28 Sept 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n COURSE TEACHER: Kabir Saxena\n\n \n \n \n \n FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 175 \n\n \n \n \n \n The course fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Course Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9 am on 21 September. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The course concludes on 28 September with lunch. Your daily schedule begins at 6.45 am and finishes at 9 pm. Participants are required to attend all session\, attendance to all sessions is compulsory. Silence is kept from 9 pm till after lunch the next day. Mobile phones and other internet connectable gadgets need to be checked in at the reception for the duration of the course. Read more on course guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please follows our strict dress code. Check if you are dressed appropriately for a monastic environment.   Approximate Daily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:15 am – Teachings11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Discussion Groups3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Guided Meditation6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enrolment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLocation\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get The Direction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n spc@kopanmonastery.org URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/another-world-is-possible-16-21-oct-2026/ LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR