Away Retreat to Kailash International Retreat Centre
Fri 13 Jun - Mon 16 Jun | Kailash IRC, Swiss Alps
Away Retreat to Kailash International Retreat Centre
With Kadam John McBretney and Kadam Ai Peng McBretney
Nuturing our body and mind in the pure air of the Swiss Alps
Escape to the serene beauty of the Swiss Alps for a transformative Kadampa meditation retreat at Kailash International Retreat Centre (IRC). This unique retreat offers an inspiring blend of meditations and teachings on love, compassion, and wisdom to help you unlock the profound potential of your mind. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, immerse yourself in transformative guided meditations and teachings that awaken your limitless potential for love, compassion and wisdom.
No matter your level of experience, this retreat provides the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your mind and spirit while embracing the timeless wisdom of Kadampa Buddhism.
This special meditation retreat is open to everyone, regardless of experience. Whether you’re new to meditation or already on your spiritual journey, this retreat will inspire and empower you.
- Suitable for all – no prior experience necessary
- Spaces are limited, so book now!
With Resident Teacher, Kadam John McBretney
And Guest Teacher, Kadam Ai Peng McBretney
Book your retreat - spaces are limited
Price includes accommodation, retreat sessions and three meals a day.
The prices are for three days and three nights, arriving for supper on Friday 13 June and leaving after lunch on Monday 16 June. A packed lunch can be provided on Monday, if required.
If you would like to arrive earlier or leave later, please contact us for price and availability by emailing info@meditateinlondon.org or calling 020 8455 7563. Some people are arriving on Thursday 12 June.
Select your accommodation
Amount of accommodation available
- Kailash: Male quad room (£198): Only space for 2 left
- Kailash: Female quad room (£198): Sold out
- Kailash: Twin, shared bathroom (£482): Only 2 left
- Kailash: Single, shared bathroom (£294): Only 1 left
- Kailash: Temple Single ensuite (£364): Sold out
- Kailash: Temple Single, shared bathroom (£324): Sold out
- Kailash: Temple Twin ensuite (£676): Sold out
Each floor has two shared bathrooms, one with toilet, the other with toilet and shower.
There are on average only 6 people using those two bathooms on each floor.
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Travel
1. Flight from UK/London to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes flight from London airports.
2. Geneva airport train station to Visp
Geneva Airport has a direct connection to Genève-Aéroport Railway Station, which offers convenient train services to Visp and other destinations in Switzerland. The train station is located inside the airport terminal, just a 2–5 minute walk from the arrivals and departures areas.
Train journey around 2 hours 29 minutes.
Direct trains to Visp depart approximately every 30 minutes.
Tickets can be booked at SBB.ch. Advance booking can get cheaper fares. Or buy a ticket at the station.
3. Visp to Kailash International Retreat Centre.
From Visp to Kailash International Retreat Centre we are providing you with a bus shuttle service. To use this service, please check availability by emailing us at info@meditateinlondon.org.
Tmetable for the shuttle service on 13th June: 3pm and 5pm
The shuttle will cost £8 one way. You will enjoy the breathtaking journey up to Kailash International Retreat Centre.
If you plan to arrive one day earlier, please get in contact for a shuttle arrangement : info@kailash.org
If you would like to travel on your own from Visp to Kailash International Retreat Centre the journey is as follows:
Regional train from Visp to Stalden-Saas, about £5 one way, every 30 minutes or so, journey time about 12 minutes.
Bus (Line 518 bus) from Stalden-Sass to Törbel Kirche about £3, typically every hour, journey time about 20 minutes.
Alternatively, you can take a taxi from Stalden-Sass to Kailash IRC, about £30, journey time 10 minutes.
Or you can take a taxi from Visp to Kailash IRC, about £80.
Kailash IRC is a 3-minute wall from Törbel Kirche.
Return shuttle from Kailash IRC to Visp will be at 3pm on Monday 16 June.
To use this service, please email us at info@meditateinlondon.org.
Contact Information during the retreat (Kailash IRC):
Phone: +41 (0) 27 203 22 22
Email: info@kailash.org
Address: Kailash International Retreat Centre, Goldbiel 3, 3923 Törbel, Switzerland
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