Meditation in Southeast Asia - Insight Meditation Center

Meditation technique: Meditation on Shamatha, Vipassana and Mahamudra in the
Mahayana and Vajrayana tradition.
Spiritual head: His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche. H.E. Jamgon Kongtrul
Rinpoche is one of the lineage holders of His Holiness the Karmapa whose 17th
incarnation is the Gyalwa Karmapa Urgyen Trinley Dorje.
Teachers and course guidance: Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal, Khenpo Chokey
Gyaltsen.
Language: English, Tibetan.
Duration of courses and dates: The retreat facilities at the Rigpe Dorje Institute are
open throughout the year to engaged Buddhists for study and meditation. Interviews
with lamas and qualified teachers in residence for guidance in study and practice can
be arranged.
During the winter and spring seasons –- from January to March – teachings and
meditation programmes are offered, conducted by Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal
and other teachers. Classes on Tibetan language and Buddhist scriptures are also
offered.
Winter Retreat Programme: 2 months, January and February;
Spring Retreat Programme: 2 to 3 weeks, March
The dates for the programmes can vary slightly. For detailed information please visit
the website www.jamgonkongtrul.org
Accommodation: Single and double rooms, with private or common bathrooms, are
available. Beddings and linens are provided. Students are advised to bring a
torchlight, hot water flask, and in winter a warm sleeping bag and a hot water bottle.
The meals are vegetarian. Drinking water is boiled and filtered.
Medical: Kathmandu has good medical and diagnostic facilities. Besides numerous
clinics there are also private hospitals and Tibetan and Ayurvedic medical treatments
available. The nearest medical facility to the Institute is the University Teaching
Hospital, 30 minutes walk and 10 minutes by car away.
Rates (per day): Single Room US$ 8, single room with attached bathroom US$ 12,
double room US$ 12, double room with attached bathroom US$ 20. The room rates
include three vegetarian meals, morning and afternoon teas, beddings, linens and
hot water showers from November to May.
Tibetan classes: For beginners and advanced. Minimum enrolment is 1 month.
Rates: US$ 50 for one month, US$ 100 for two months.
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