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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
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SUMMARY:Getting To Know Your Mind 20 – 27 April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Date & Time:	\n			May 21\, 2026\n\n		\n	\n	 - \n\n	May 28\, 2026\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/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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260413T155506
CREATED:20251029T051239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T084251Z
UID:6115-1777939200-1778889599@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 5 - 15 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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-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:20260413T155506
CREATED:20251029T051535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T091017Z
UID:6117-1779321600-1780012799@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Working With Emotions 21-28 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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:20260413T155506
CREATED:20251029T051640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T051640Z
UID:6119-1780444800-1781395199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 3-13 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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:20260413T155506
CREATED:20251227T084517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T090910Z
UID:6188-1782000000-1782691199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Compassion 21 - 28 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260413T155506
CREATED:20251227T090641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T070225Z
UID:6191-1783209600-1784159999@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 5 - 15 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260413T155506
CREATED:20251227T090805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T080042Z
UID:6193-1784592000-1785283199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training 21 - 28 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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:20260413T155506
CREATED:20251227T091051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T091051Z
UID:6197-1785801600-1786751999@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 4 - 14 Aug 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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:20260413T155506
CREATED:20251227T091236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T091236Z
UID:6199-1787270400-1787961599@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Emotional Intelligence 21 - 28 Aug 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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:20260413T155506
CREATED:20260320T052026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T052103Z
UID:6532-1788393600-1789343999@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 3 -13 Sept- 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260413T155506
CREATED:20260320T054242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T054242Z
UID:6552-1789862400-1790553599@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Compassion in Everyday Life - 20 Sept 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260413T155506
CREATED:20251227T091327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T055549Z
UID:6201-1791072000-1791763199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 4 - 11 Oct 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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:20260413T155506
CREATED:20251227T091618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T055644Z
UID:6204-1792108800-1792627199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Another World Is Possible 16 - 21 Oct 2026
DESCRIPTION:Working With Emotions 21 - 28 May 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Working With Emotions\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 May 2026\, \n7 Day Course				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven Tenzin Choden				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This course is ideal for beginners and offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology\, it is designed to help participants deepen their emotional awareness and develop practical tools to better understand and navigate their emotional responses — fostering more harmonious relationships with themselves and others. Emotions play a powerful role in how we experience life. They can be both enriching and challenging\, and at times may feel beyond our control. Through this course\, participants will explore practical methods to gain greater clarity about their emotions\, respond to them more skillfully\, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants will also explore ways to find answers to essential questions such as: What can help me deal with the problems of everyday life\, such as destructive thoughts and emotions\, especially anger?How can I relate more skillfully to people I find “difficult”?How can I make my life more meaningful?The program includes teachings on Tibetan Buddhism\, guided meditation practices\, and group discussions. Together\, these elements provide a supportive space to learn and apply techniques for developing emotional balance\, resilience\, and insight in daily life. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Disclaimer: Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. Our course is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\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 May 2026 COURSE TEACHER:   Ven Tenzin Choden FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  								\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 9am on 21 May. 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 May 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. 								\n				\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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