Introduction to Buddhism - August - Including two day retreat Date: - (10 days) Led by Ven Tenzin Gendun This course is perfect for beginners, based on the Lam Rim, the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, it provides an overview of the essential themes of Tibetan Buddhism, meditations and practices. Learning how to apply these principles to your life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course will end with a two day meditation retreat in complete silence.

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Buddhist Mind Science - Activating your potential Date: - (7 days) Led by Marina Brucet y Hans Burghardt Discover the workings of the mind and the mechanisms of suffering and happiness. Unlock your potential for mental balance, compassion and wisdom. This innovative course will include teachings on Tibetan Buddhism and meditations.
Foundation Service Seminar - For anyone wishing to offer service in the FPMT organization Date: - (6 days) Led by /Facilitated by: Annelies van der Heijden & Francois Lecointre The Foundation Service Seminar (FSS) explores how best to offer our skills and qualities in service. It provides a firm basis to serve effectively and joyfully within the FPMT organization by developing a shared understanding of the FPMT mission and how that translates into action. This seminar is for FPMT directors, SPCs, coordinators, board members, staff and volunteers.
Introduction to Buddhism - June - Including two day retreat Date: - (10 days) Led by Ven Yeshe Kunsang This course is perfect for beginners. It will introduce core Buddhist themes, meditation practices, discussion group sessions and how to apply these in your daily life. Based on the Lam Rim the course will culminate in a two day meditation retreat.
Light of the Path - Intensive Retreat Date: - (14 days) Led by Lama Zopa Rinpoche The Ligh of the Path is an intensive retreat that includes advanced Tibetan Buddhist practices, discussion groups and teachings. The root text for the course is Lama Atisha's Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment. Anyone is welcome to attend this year's retreat. Registrations will open on the 1st of April at 8am Nepal time.
Buddhism, Values & Emotional Intelligence - Includes meditation and a retreat day. Date: - (7days) Led by Ven Tenzin Choden Discover greater happiness and well-being using insights and methods drawn from Tibetan Buddhist contemplative practices. This course will bring you a rich and in-depth understanding of your own emotional life and guidance toward living meaningfully with well-founded values.
Learn about Meditation and Buddhism - Introductory Course Date: - (7 days) Led by Ven Tenzin Choden Learn the basics of meditation, and the foundational core themes of Tibetan Buddhism. During this course you will experience different ways to meditate and receive an introduction to the Lam Rim, the Graduated Path to Enlightenment. This course will include guided meditations, teachings, discussion groups and moments of full silence.
Learn To Meditate - Introduction to Meditation & Buddhism Date: - (5 days) Led by Hans Burghardt Learn the basics of meditation, and experience different ways to meditate. This course will include guided meditations, teachings on the foundations of Tibetan Buddhism, discussion groups and moments of full silence.
Introduction to Buddhism - April - Including two day retreat Date: - (10 days) Led by Ven Yeshe Kunsang This course is perfect for beginners, based on the Lam Rim, the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, it provides an overview of the essential themes of Tibetan Buddhism, meditations and practices. Learning how to apply these principles to your life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course will end with a two day meditation retreat in complete silence.
Nyung Ne Fasting Retreat - A Fasting Retreat Based on the Buddha of Compassion Date: - (16 ) Led by Nuns of Khachoe Nunnery Eight sets of two days of Nyung ne Retreat are held at Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery near Kopan Monastery.
Please book directly through the nunnery: www.Khachonunnery.org
The retreat starts at 3 am on the 20 May.
You can join at any time a new set starts.
Healing Emotions - Includes Buddhist teachings and meditation Date: - (5 days) Led by Tenzin Gendun We want to be happy, to be clear and stable, but over and over again disturbing emotions get in the way. Why does this happen and what does Buddhism have to say about this that can help you to be a content, emotionally balanced and constructive person in your community. During this course you learn how to heal disturbing emotions using a Buddhist approach.
Introduction to Buddhism - May - Including two day retreat Date: - (10 days) Led by Ven Yeshe Kunsang This course is perfect for beginners. It will introduce core Buddhist themes, meditation practices, discussion group sessions and how to apply these in your daily life. Based on the Lam Rim the course will culminate in a two day meditation retreat.
Retiro de Lam Rim ~ En Espanol - Meditaciones y Enseñanzas Date: - (10 dias) Led by Marina Brucet & Hans Burghardt Según el Budismo, nuestro potencial para encontrar auténtica satisfacción y felicidad es increíble, y propone descubrirlo a través de la transformacion de nuestra mente para cultivar sus mejores cualidades. Basado en el Lam Rim, el Camino Gradual hacia la Iluminación, este retiro te va a ofrecer una visión general sobre el Budismo Tibetano y presentar sus meditaciones fundamentales.
Private Stay - Staying at Kopan Date: - (7 days) Led by No special leader Enjoy a private stay at Kopan, take time to relax and enjoy our Monastic environment. Minimum stay is three nights, you will be asked to stay within our Monastery boundaries. You are welcome to your private stay taking the necessary precautions.
Understanding Karma - A "Next Step" Intermediate Course. Date: - (5 days) Led by Ven Geshe Tengyur Exploring more deeply how karma shapes our life, our perceptions and experiences, we can integrate this understanding as a powerful tool to make changes to our mind and actions. Creating thus the causes for our inner happiness, liberation and enlightenment.

Kopan Monastery
Nepal Buddhist Mahayana Center Gompa

Kopan Monastery is affiliated with FPMT
Foundation for the preservation of the Mahayana Tradition