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SUMMARY:Away Retreat – Guided Meditations for Healing & Inner Peace
DESCRIPTION: \n\nHealing the mind through love and compassion.\n \nA unique opportunity awaits. \nLearn and experience meditation for healing and peace, in the supportive environment of Melody Hill Retreat, Magaliesberg.\nThere will be periods of gentle silence, and an opportunity to stop ordinary busyness and start to attune to the beauty that is found within. \nThis beauty and peace we discover inside ourselves makes us feel happy with ourselves. \nWe become free of insecurities and low self-esteem, always thinking that the answer to feel better is “out there”. Instead, we just relax and understand what we have been looking for—happiness—has always been inside.\nWhether you’re a beginner or simply want to enjoy a retreat, the programme is structured to help you refresh your mind and find what really matters in life, through meditation and contemplation. \nIncludes teachings, guided meditations, vegetarian meals with plenty of time to relax, read and enjoy nature.\n \nAbout the Venue:\nMelody Hill is a country estate set in a secluded pecan-nut orchard, nestled in a beautiful valley teeming with birds and indigenous plant life.\nJust an hour away from Johannesburg, Melody Hill is a popular getaway – your home away from home. Come and experience a unique setting in harmony with its stunning environment!\n \nAbout the Teacher:\nAs a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Gen Kelsang Mila is a modern day Kadampa Nun and the resident teacher of Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre. She has been a student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for twenty years and ordained for fifteen years.\nHer teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life.\n \nProgramme\nAt Melody Hill 15th – 17th May 2026 \n \nProgramme \n \nFriday 15th May\n16:00 – 17:30 Check in\n18:00 – 19:15 Supper\n19:30 – 20:30 Introduction\n \nSaturday 16th May\n07:00 – 08:30   Breakfast\n09:00 – 10:15  Teaching & Guided Meditation\n10:15 – 11:15  Tea & coffee\n11:30 – 12:45   Teaching & Guided Meditation\n13:00 – 14:00   Vegetarian lunch\n16:00 – 17:00   A walk in nature\n17:30 – 18:15   Sunset Meditation\nSupper 18:30 – 19:30\n19: 30 – 20:30  Q & A Session\n \nSunday 17th May\n08:00 – 09:00   Breakfast\n09:00 – 10:00   Guided Meditation session\n10:00 – 11:00   Tea and coffee\n11:15 – 12:15   Final Session with Prayers for World Peace\n12:30  – 13:30  Lets wrap everything up with a lovely Sunday lunch\n \nDuring the breaks\nBetween retreat sessions take time to relax and carry your experience of peace in the following ways:\n\nenjoy the tranquility of your surroundings (bring your binoculars)\nconnect and discuss with like-minded people\ntea and coffee will be served in the break time\nexplore the bookstore and gift shop\n\n \nPricing:\nSingle accommodation, en suite bathroom, R 5000 pp, all inclusive  \nGents Double accommodation, en suite bathroom, R 4500 pp, all inclusive  \nFemale Shared accommodation with a shared bathroom R 3800 pp, all inclusive \n\n \n\nNote:\nIf you have already booked and paid the deposit, the balance is payable prior to the event.\n\n \nRefund Policy\n\nThe 75% refund expiry date of the 15th April 2026 has passed and as a result no refund is now possible.\n \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.meditation.org.za/events/away-retreat-healing-inner-peace/
ORGANIZER;CN=Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre (JHB):MAILTO:epc@meditation.org.za
CATEGORIES:Courses / Events,Retreats
LOCATION:16 R98, Seekoeihoek Magaliesburg, Gauteng 1791
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