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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage Nepal and India
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \nFrom December 1\, 2025 to Dezember 20. The costs include domestic transportation\, meals\, and accommodation. Please note that flight tickets\, as well as donations/offerings/DANA for temple facilities\, Sangha members\, Dharma teachers\, and/or charity projects are not included in the stated costs. \nInstruction\, retreats\, and exchanges will be conducted in German and English. We will mainly practice the Silent Illumination method from the Chan tradition. \nModul 1: Retreat in Kathmandu 5 Days01.12.2025 Arrival in Kathmandu\, shuttle bus to the temple facilities\, introduction02.12.2025 Sightseeing\, Thamel\, Monkey Temple\, Boudhanath Stupa03.12.2025 3-day retreat in Kathmandu04.12.2025 3-day retreat in Kathmandu05.12.2025 3-day retreat in KathmanduCost: 143€ Modul 2: Trekking in Poon Hill 6 Days06.12.2025 Travel to Pokhara with a stop at Namobuddha. Trekking from Kande to Forest Camp   07.12.2025 Forest Camp to Low Camp08.12.2025 Low Camp to High Camp09.12.2025 High Camp to Mardi Basecamp and back to Sidding Village 10.12.2025 Sidding Village to Pokhara by Jeep and rest at Hotel11.12.2025 Departure to Bodhghaya (or Airport Kathmandu) by BusCost: 410€ \nMardi Himal Base Camp is located at an altitude of approximately 4\,500 meters above sea level in the Annapurna region of Nepal. For participants in the trek who have health conditions such as asthma or are sensitive to high altitudes\, it is planned that they will remain at the High Camp\, situated at around 3\,580 meters. This altitude already provides impressive views while reducing the risk of altitude-related complications. \nModul 3: India 8 Days \n11.12.2025 Travel from Pokhara to Bodhghaya by Bus12.12.2025 Practice at Maha Bodhi Temple13.12.2025 Practice at Maha Bodhi Temple14.12.2025 Practice at Maha Bodhi Temple 15.12.2025 Departure to the airport and flight to Delhi and Dharamsala17.12.2025 Practice at Dharamsala18.12.2025 Practice at Dharamsala19.12.2025 Practice at Dharamsala20.12.2025 Departure to Delhi21.12.2025 Flight back to GermanyCost: 496€ — \nTotal cost (143€ Modul 1 + 410€ Modul 2 + 125€ transportation cost + 496€ Modul 3) for participation from December 1\, 2025\, to December 20\, 2025: €1.204 (excluding flight ticket\, offerings\, and donations) \nEstimated additional costs and recommended voluntary donations: \n\nRound-trip flight ticket: €600-850\nInternational health insurance: dependent on the plan\nRecommended donation per temple facility: €50\nDonation to charity projects: €50\nDonation to charity base camp: €50-100\nAny additional donations: on a voluntary basis\nDonation to the Vien Lac community and/or Dharma teacher: On a voluntary basis\nPersonal needs: €200-300\n\n————————————— Number of Participants We will travel with a group of a maximum of 10 practitioners. By booking flight tickets individually and collaborating with temple facilities and charity organizations in Nepal\, we can reduce the costs of the pilgrimage. Please register in time for participation.\n————————————— \nTravel/Departure and Visa \nOn December 1\, 2025\, and December 10\, 2025\, a shuttle bus will take you to and from the airport. Those who are participating in one or more modules will arrange their own travel to the retreat location and the airport. \nA Visa On Arrival can be applied for upon landing at the airport in Nepal.\nhttps://www.immigration.gov.np/en/page/visa-on-arrival \n15 days: $30 \n30 days: $50 \n90 days: $125 \nFor more information about the visa:\nhttps://de.nepalembassy.gov.np/visa/ \nCurrent information from the Foreign Office in Nepal:\nhttps://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/nepal-node/nepalsicherheit-221216 \n————————————— \nOrganizer \nThe Vien Lac community organizes this pilgrimage in collaboration with the charity organization WeVolunteerNepal. \n————————————— \nRules for Pilgrimage \n1. Walk lightly \nReduce your luggage to the essentials. We all travel with backpacks only. Pack comfortable clothing for all weather conditions; long trousers\, long-sleeved shirts that cover the back\, chest\, and stomach well—even when sleeping\, thermal underwear\, trekking shoes\, thick winter jacket. Avoid using perfumed personal care products. \n2. Walk mindfully \nWhen you walk consciously\, you learn to accept the path as it is. Entertainment through television\, radio\, magazines\, newspapers\, music\, the internet\, smartphones\, etc. is prohibited. Try to limit all activities that distract you and others from practice. Avoid any discussions on topics not related to practice and teachings. During the practice times/retreats we practice noble silence. \n3. Walk pure \nConsumption of meat and fish\, smoking\, consumption of alcohol or any drugs is prohibited during the entire pilgrimage. \n4. Walk with good friends \nDuring the pilgrimage\, we stay with good Dharma friends. Do not separate from the group or go alone. \n5. Walk long \nExperiences from mental training take time. The longer you can participate continuously in a retreat or the pilgrimage\, the better. Try to limit interruptions to the practices and methods provided by the Dharma teachers. \n6. Walk committed \nAttend all activities during the day\, whether practice\, learning\, eating\, or working\, always on time. Eat only during the main meals. \n7. Walk gratefully \nBe aware of the merits and offerings that allow us to organize this pilgrimage. We will spend most of our time in temple facilities. Practice gratitude and generosity. \n*DISCLAIMER\nThe pilgrimage is not a therapy for psychological disorders and is not a substitute for it. We are not responsible for the emergence and treatment of psychological problems. We do not take responsibility for valuables and for issues arising from the consumption of the food provided. Participants’ insurance is responsible for illnesses and accidents. \n————————————– \nRegistration:\nBy registering\, I accept the rules for the pilgrimage. If I must cancel at short notice and cannot find anyone to take my place for the pilgrimage\, I will pay the costs. \nRegistration \nQuestions? Get in touch!\n\nBy using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. For further details on handling user data\, see our Privacy Policy.\nSend Message
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