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SUMMARY:Come Away on a Weekend Meditation Retreat – Find Your Inner Stillness
DESCRIPTION: \n\nFULLY BOOKED !! – Keep an eye out for the next one.\n \nJoin us for this Away Weekend Meditation Retreat, Find Your Inner Stillness, in the peaceful environment of Melody Hill Retreat, ( https://www.melody-hill.co.za/ ) Magaliesberg.\n \nSpend a relaxing weekend away, learn the basics of meditation to find your own stillness and peace, and begin your journey to a happier and more meaningful life.  \n \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 \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 ( https://kadampa.org/the-founder ), 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\nFriday 9th\n16:00 – 17:30 Check in\n18:00 – 18:45 Supper\n19:00 – 20:30 Introduction\n \nSaturday 10th\n07:00 – 08:00   Guided Meditation session\n08:00 – 09:00   Breakfast\n09:30 – 10:45  Teaching & Guided Meditation\n10:45 – 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\n18:00 – 18:45   Supper\n19:00 – 20:00  Q & A \n \nSunday 11th Mothers day\n08:00 – 09:00   Breakfast\n09:00 – 10:00   Guided Meditation session\n10:00 – 10:45   Tea and coffee\n10:45 – 11:45   Final Session with Prayers for World Peace\n12:00  – 13:00  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:\n \nEarly Bird Booking Discount – FULL PMNT ( ends 9th April ) \nSingle accommodation, en suite bathroom, R 4200 pp, all inclusive \nShared accommodation en suite bathroom, R 3700 pp, all inclusive  \nDorm Male accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 3500 pp, all inclusive \nDorm Female accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 3500 pp, all inclusive  \n \nEarly Bird Booking Discount – 50% DEPOSIT ( ends 9th April ) \nSingle accommodation, en suite bathroom, R 2100 pp, all inclusive \nShared accommodation en suite bathroom, R 1850 pp, all inclusive  \nDorm Male accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 1750 pp, all inclusive \nDorm Female accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 1750 pp, all inclusive  \n \nRegular prices\nSingle accommodation, en suite bathroom, R 4500 pp, all inclusive  \nShared accommodation en suite bathroom, R 3950 pp, all inclusive  \nDorm Male accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 3700 pp, all inclusive \nDorm Female accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 3700 pp, all inclusive  \n \nIn order to get the Early booking discount, if you can’t pay the full amount prior to 9th April,\nyou can select to pay the Early Bird booking 50% DEPOSIT from the ticket options below.\nThe balance is payable prior to the event.\n \nRefund Policy\nShould you need to cancel your booking, 75% will be refunded up until 09th April 2025. Thereafter no refund is possible.\n \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.meditation.org.za/events/away-weekend-meditation-retreat-inner-stillness/
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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