Nepal · mindfulness · generosity
A mindfulness retreat in Nepal, in support of BIA — Bodhisattva in Action
We join our meditation practice to the work of BIA — Bodhisattva in Action, a Nepalese organisation that cares for orphaned and disabled children. Each retreat helps fund its action.
Mindfulness, generosity, kindness
For several years, Stéphane has organised mindfulness retreats in Nepal in collaboration with the non-profit association Vivre en Pleine Conscience. The aim is simple: to practise together, and to let that practice support people who need it.
The retreats support BIA — Bodhisattva in Action, a Nepalese organisation in Kathmandu that runs an orphanage and cares for severely disabled children, providing them with medical support, education and vocational training in an environment of respect and humanity. On arrival, participants stay in a hotel run by young adults who grew up in the orphanage.
The retreats are open to anyone wishing to discover mindfulness or deepen their experience, in a supportive and beautiful setting, while supporting humanitarian and social action.
Where your contribution goes
A retreat financed by donation
Generosity and sharing are at the heart of this project. The retreat is paid for by donation, on the basis of an indicative contribution. It covers accommodation, full board, transport in Nepal and the teacher’s travel; everything above the indicative contribution is given to BIA — Bodhisattva in Action.
The shape of the journey
Arrival
Kathmandu
Welcome at the hotel run by the young adults of the orphanage.
Retreat
Namo Buddha
Several days of mindfulness practice in silence, at a retreat centre on the hills of Namo Buddha, with group and individual sessions and a period of karma yoga each day.
Return
Kathmandu
Time to visit Kathmandu, a final dinner together, then departure according to your flight.
About ten days on site in total. Flights, visa and personal expenses are not included; practical information is sent on registration.
Questions people ask
Who can take part?
Anyone wishing to discover mindfulness or deepen their practice. The teaching is secular and given in English.
How is the retreat financed?
The retreat is financed by donation, on the basis of an indicative contribution sent to you on request. It covers hotel nights in Kathmandu on arrival and departure, full board during the retreat, and transport in Nepal. Flights, visa and personal expenses are not included. Anything you give above the indicative contribution goes to BIA — Bodhisattva in Action. An invoice is available on request.
How do I register?
Write to us through the contact page. Registration is confirmed by a deposit, refundable if you cancel at least one month before the retreat.
When is the next retreat?
Dates are announced on this page as soon as they are set. Write to us to be informed.
Join the next Nepal retreat
Practise mindfulness in an exceptional setting while supporting the children of BIA — Bodhisattva in Action, in Nepal. Write to us to be informed of the next dates.