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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
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SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 5 - 15 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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		\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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260429T055754
CREATED:20251029T051535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T091017Z
UID:6117-1779321600-1780012799@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Working With Emotions 21-28 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260429T055754
CREATED:20251029T051640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T051640Z
UID:6119-1780444800-1781395199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 3-13 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260429T055754
CREATED:20251227T084517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T090910Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Compassion 21 - 28 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260429T055754
CREATED:20251227T090641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T070225Z
UID:6191-1783209600-1784159999@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 5 - 15 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260429T055754
CREATED:20251227T090805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T080042Z
UID:6193-1784592000-1785283199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training 21 - 28 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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:20260429T055754
CREATED:20251227T091051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T091051Z
UID:6197-1785801600-1786751999@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 4 - 14 Aug 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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:20260429T055754
CREATED:20251227T091236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T091236Z
UID:6199-1787270400-1787961599@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Emotional Intelligence 21 - 28 Aug 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260429T055754
CREATED:20260320T052026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T052103Z
UID:6532-1788393600-1789343999@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 3 -13 Sept- 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260429T055754
CREATED:20260320T054242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T054242Z
UID:6552-1789862400-1790553599@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Compassion in Everyday Life - 20 Sept 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260429T055754
CREATED:20251227T091327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T055549Z
UID:6201-1791072000-1791763199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 4 - 11 Oct 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260429T055754
CREATED:20251227T091618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T055644Z
UID:6204-1792108800-1792627199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Another World Is Possible 16 - 21 Oct 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Buddhism  4  - 14 Aug 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Introduction To Buddhism				\n				\n				\n				\n					4 - 14 Aug  2026\,\n10 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Taught by: Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is perfect for beginners\, it introduces the fundamental Buddhist principles based on the Lam Rim –The Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Learning how to apply these principles to your daily life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course includes teachings\, different types of meditations and discussion group sessions.  A special feature of the ten day course is the two day silent retreat at the end. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience of a meditation retreat.   								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									 This course forms the foundation for other\, more advanced programs and is a requirement for the intermediate courses and some retreats. During the course you will receive guidance on setting up your own daily practice. If you are interested in Buddhism\, or experience problems in your life such as uncontrolled emotions\, or dissatisfaction\, this course will give you some skills to address these issues and make your life more fulfilling and meaningful. In the process you will meet like minded people and make new friends – friends that have shared your experience\, and will provide support on the path.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Details of the course\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE DATE:  4. - 14 Aug\, 2026\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					COURSE TEACHERS:  Ven. Thubten Khadro & Geshe\nTengyur				\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 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug 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 Schedule6:45 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									LocationKopan Monastery								\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
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