1-Month Lumbini Monastic Retreat
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Duration
30 days
Max Group Size
10
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
relax
Operated In
English
About this tour
Route
- 1KathmanduAsiaNepalStart
- 2LumbiniAsiaNepal
- 3KathmanduAsiaNepalEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Fly from Kathmandu to Lumbini and begin by settling into the monastic environment and learning about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.
Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.
Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.
Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.
Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.
Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.
Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.
Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.
Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.
Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.
Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting, and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.
Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting, and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.
Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting, and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.
Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting, and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.
Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting, and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.
Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.
Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.
Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.
Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.
Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.
Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.
Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.
Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.
Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.
Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.
Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.
Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.
Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.
Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.
Conclude the month with closing meditation, teachings, and personal reflection. Participate in a closing ceremony or blessing where offered as part of the monastery's practices. Complete the retreat with time to reflect on your month-long monastic experience.
Trip includes
Included
29 nights' accommodation in a monastery/retreat centre
Domestic return flights Kathmandu ↔ Bhairahawa
Retreat coordination and ongoing guest support
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Vegetarian/monastic meals throughout the retreat
Travel or medical insurance
Airport transfers and local transportation in Lumbini
Study/retreat materials, where applicable
All applicable taxes and service charges
Guided visits to key Buddhist heritage sites in Lumbini
Daily meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative practices
Morning and evening prayers and chanting
Regular Buddhist philosophy and spiritual teachings
Participation in appropriate monastic routines
Interaction with monks and spiritual teachers
Periods of silence, reflection, and personal practice
This is an extended Buddhist cultural and monastic immersion experience, not formal monk ordination.
The retreat follows a structured daily routine that may begin early.
Participants should be prepared for regular meditation, prayers, teachings and periods of personal practice.
Periods of silence may be included as part of the retreat schedule.
Modest clothing and respectful conduct are required within the monastery and at sacred sites.
Ceremony participation and blessings depend on monastery practices and availability.
Photography and recording may be restricted in certain areas.
Heritage visits may involve walking and uneven surfaces.
The monastic schedule may change according to religious activities and local circumstances.
Inform the operator in advance about dietary, mobility or accessibility requirements.
Excluded
International flights
Nepal visa fees
Personal expenses and shopping
Personal donations to monasteries or temples
Meals or beverages outside the included retreat plan
Additional activities or excursions not listed
Personal meditation or retreat equipment
Tips and gratuities
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