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SUMMARY:An Away Meditation Retreat – The Bliss of Inner Peace
DESCRIPTION: \n\nMeditations for Inner Peace & Well-being\n \nEscape to a peaceful Retreat, in the supportive environment of Melody Hill Retreat, Magaliesberg.\nSpend a relaxing weekend away, learn meditations and techniques to let go of stress, worry and anxiety, find inner peace, and a sense of well-being. Begin your journey today.  \nWhether you’re a beginner or simply want to enjoy a retreat, the programme is structured to help you refresh your mind through meditation.\nIncludes teachings, guided meditations, vegetarian meals and access to tea and coffee when ever you wish.\nDuring the breaks enjoy meaningful conversation and the beauty of the surroundings.\n\nEveryone is welcome. \n\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, 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 many years and ordained for fourteen years.\nHer teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life.\n \nProgramme \nMelody Hill 30th October – 1st November 2026 \n \nFriday 30th October\n16:00 – 17:30 Check in\n18:00 – 19:15 Supper\n19:30 – 20:30 Introduction\nSaturday 31st\n07:00 – 08:30   Breakfast\n09:00 – 10:15  Teaching & Guided Meditation\n10:15 – 11:45  Tea & coffee\n11:45 – 13:00   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 – 19:15\n19: 30 – 20:30  Q & A Session\nSunday 1st November\n08:00 – 09:00   Breakfast\n09:00 – 10:00   Guided Meditation session\n10:00 – 10:45   Tea and coffee\n11:00 – 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 \nTickets / Price :\nEarly Bird Booking Discount – FULL PMNT (ends 15th October)\nSingle Room: en suite bathroom, R4 700 pp, all inclusive\nDouble Room: (2 in a room) en suite bathroom. Room must be booked as a couple. R4 100 pp, all inclusive\nLadies Shared Room A: (2 rooms with 2 beds per room with a shared bathroom) R3 540 pp, all inclusive\nLadies Shared Room B: (1 large room with 4 beds) en suite bathroom R3 540 pp, all inclusive\n \nTo qualify for Early Bird, you need to pay the FULL Early Bird price by no later than 15 October.\n Refund Policy: Should you need to cancel your booking, 75% will be refunded up until 15th October. Thereafter no refund is possible.\n \nDeposit Booking Option – 50% DEPOSIT on FULL price (ends 15th October)\nSingle Room: en suite bathroom, R2 500 deposit pp, all inclusive\nDouble Room: (2 in a room) en suite bathroom. Room must be booked as a couple. R2 250 deposit pp, all inclusive\nLadies Shared accommodation A: (2 rooms with 2 beds per room with a shared bathroom) R1 900 deposit pp, all inclusive\nLadies Shared accommodation B: (1 large room with 4 beds) en suite bathroom R1 900 deposit pp, all inclusive \n \nThe Deposit Option applies until 15 October. This option allows you to pay half of the full price up front with the remainder due by 24th October.\n Refund Policy: Should you need to cancel your booking, 75% will be refunded up until 15th October 2026. Thereafter no refund is possible.\n\n
URL:https://www.meditation.org.za/events/away-weekend-meditation-retreat-inner-peace-1/
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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