Meditation retreat

Type of event:

On Site, Dolpo Tulku | Shanta Vana, CZ

Date:

Tue, 22.04.25 – Sun, 27.04.25

Venue:

Shanta Vana
Bobov 431, 468 22 Malá Skála
Jablonec nad Nisou District, Czech

Start (CET time):

Arrival from 3 pm - Introduction 6 pm

End (CET time):

Departure after morning practice and breakfast, around 11 am

Contribution (members, pupils, students, unemployed, pensioners)*:

350 € / 300* € reduced

all-inclusiv, including accomodation & vegetarian full board

Language:

English

Contact:

carmen@dolpotulku.org

Registration:

» Go to registration form

Resting in the nature of mind – The Heartsutra in theory and practice

Meditation retreat with the Venerable Dhammadipa (on site) and Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche (online)

Dhammadipa and Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche will introduce how we can let our mind rest in its essence and thus strengthen our positive core of being, such as love and compassion. The Heart Sutra is the centrepiece of Buddhist teachings and shows us how to live in harmony with our perceptions and the world around us. One of the meanings of the word ‘heart’ is essence and in terms of the Mahayana teachings, it refers to the essence of the Buddha’s teachings. It is about the wisdom that realises emptiness and transcends all worldliness. When we recognise emptiness – that is, when we become accustomed to the corresponding view (through meditation) and apply it – this enables us to overcome our unwholesome emotions.

With gentle Qi Gong, meditation and profound teachings, Dhammadipa on site and Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche online will be introducing us to this Buddhist wisdom.

Prerequisites for participation:

Everyone is welcome, no previous knowledge is required!

Contribution:

(reduced for members, students, unemployed, retired): All prices include accommodation & vegetarian full board
350 Euro / 300 Euro reduced

Anyone who would like to and has the financial means to do so is welcome to transfer an extra 50 euros. We would then add this money to our ‘sponsoring pot’, with the help of which we try to enable those people who are less well-off to participate.

If someone has no financial means at all, the participation fee can be waived in exchange for help during the retreat, after examination by Dolpo Tulku e.V. and Dhammadipa himself.

Furthermore we want to point out that retreat costs only cover our expenses To acknowledge the effort of Dhammadipa and Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche, it would be nice, if participants could bring a certain amount as Dana. Thank you very much!

Please transfer participation fee to the Dolpo Tulku e.V. account by 15 April 2025 at the latest. Participation will only be confirmed after receipt of the fee.

Account: Dolpo Tulku e.V.
Bank: Stadtsparkasse München
IBAN: DE82 7015 0000 1001 9954 04
BIC: SSKMDEMMXXX
Purpose for payment: nature of mind

Paypal: Association account

Cancellation:

For cancellations from 8 days before the start of the retreat, we have to charge 50% of the contribution towards expenses due to the administrative work involved.

Biography Dhammadipa

Venerable Dhammadipa holds several degrees in Buddhist teaching and philosophy, Chinese and Russian literature as well as Sanskrit in Europe and Asia. He has maintained an intensive meditation practice since 1986 and until recently was ordained in the Theravāda (since 1987) and Mahayana (since 1989) traditions.

As a qualified Dharma and meditation teacher, Dhammadipa leads retreats and teaches Dharma in Europe, America and Asia. His extraordinary understanding of the Theravāda and Mahayana traditions, his high clarity of mind and enormous experiential knowledge of Dharma and meditation make him an extremely rare and precious jewel of our time. His main concern is the transformation of theoretical Dharma knowledge into direct experience through practical application – always focused on the well-being of all living beings.

https://www.dhammadipa.cz/de/biogaphy/

Venue + need of lift

Shanta Vana
Bobov 431, 468 22 Malá Skála
Jablonec nad Nisou District
Czech Republic

We will try to form car pools, please let us know when you register if you need a lift or if you can take someone with you! Thank you very much!

Arrival by train

The nearest train station is “Malá Skála”. You can usually get there via the Prague or Liberec transfer stations.
You can be picked up at the station by prior arrangement.

Bring with you

Slippers, comfortable clothes for Qi Gong and meditation, warm socks, toiletries, bed linen or sleeping bag and towels (those travelling by public transport can borrow bed linen for a donation).

Karmayoga

Like most traditional retreat centers, Shanta Vana depends on its visitors’ assistance (so costs can be held as low as possible). Therefore every participant is asked to contribute about 45 to 60 minutes per day, assisting in everyday work in the kitchen and around the house. Naturally, these periods are adapted to our retreat schedule.

Liability

Participation in this retreat is at your own risk. The organiser, Dolpo Tulku e.V., the Nadace Dolpo Tulku Dhammadipa as well as the instructor shall accept no liability for any personal injury and damage to property, caused on the occasion of course participation. Intensive meditation retreats are often not suitable for people with a history of psychiatric illness. In case of doubt, we ask for consultation in advance.