7 Days of Buddhist Study & Meditation in Pokhara
Buddha's Teaching Meditation Retreat
An immersive retreat exploring the Buddha's core teachings, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, impermanence and compassion, through daily meditation, yoga and philosophical study at our ashram in Ghachowk.
The Buddha's Teachings, Studied and Practised
The 7 day Teachings of Buddha and Meditation Retreat is a study and practice retreat held at our ashram in Ghachowk, near Pokhara. Over seven days it works through the foundations of Buddhist wisdom, the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, the Three Marks of Existence, and the practice of loving-kindness, while building a genuine meditation practice rooted in those teachings.
The week pairs study of the Buddha's core teachings with daily meditation in Nepal, the country where Siddhartha Gautama was born. You work through the foundations of Buddhist thought and put them into direct practice rather than only reading about them, guided by Dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and periods of noble silence.
Noble silence is central. As the days progress, participants gradually enter and deepen into silence, which creates the conditions for the teachings to be experienced directly rather than only understood. The daily rhythm balances Dharma talks with sitting meditation, walking meditation and mindful movement, guided by teachers who draw on established Buddhist lineages. Personal interviews with the teacher are available throughout to support each person's practice.
The ashram setting in the foothills supports this kind of quiet, reflective work. Ghachowk village sits at 1,320 m in the lap of the holy mountain Machhapuchhre, away from the city, with organic food grown on a local farm and clean, pollution-free air.
What This Retreat Includes
Core Buddhist Teachings
Direct study of the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path from Right View through to Right Concentration, and the Three Marks of Existence: impermanence, non-self and suffering.
Three Meditation Techniques
Vipassana for observing experience as it arises and passes, Anapanasati for building concentration with the breath, and Metta Bhavana for cultivating compassion toward yourself and all beings.
Periods of Noble Silence
Silence deepens as the retreat progresses, partial and complete, so the teachings move from intellectual understanding into your own direct experience.
Personal Teacher Interviews
A personal interview with the meditation teacher to support your own practice, available throughout the retreat and the exception to the silence.
Walking Meditation
Bringing mindfulness into slow, deliberate movement in the ashram grounds and the natural surroundings of the village.
Three Sattvic Meals a Day
Organic, freshly prepared vegetarian food, mostly from our own farm. Oats, fruits and herbal teas at breakfast, dal bhat with seasonal vegetables at lunch, a lighter dinner. Herbal teas throughout.
Ashram Setting Near Pokhara
Six nights at the ashram in Ghachowk, away from the city, with free pickup and drop-off in Pokhara included.
What You Study and Practise
Days balance Dharma talks and study with sitting meditation, walking meditation and rest. The schedule stays consistent through the week, and the practice deepens as the silence settles.
Retreat Fees
Sharing Room (Couple)
per person (7 days / 6 nights)
- Teachings on core Buddhist philosophy
- Daily meditation instruction in Vipassana, Anapanasati and Metta
- Walking meditation in natural surroundings
- Periods of noble silence, partial and complete
- A personal interview with the meditation teacher
- Teaching on the Five Precepts, with an optional ceremony
- 6 nights on the ashram, twin beds with shared bath
- Three organic vegetarian meals a day
- Herbal teas throughout the retreat
- Course materials and a Dharma reading list
- Guidance for establishing a practice at home
- Free pickup and drop-off in Pokhara
Private Room
per person (7 days / 6 nights)
- Teachings on core Buddhist philosophy
- Daily meditation instruction in Vipassana, Anapanasati and Metta
- Walking meditation in natural surroundings
- Periods of noble silence, partial and complete
- A personal interview with the meditation teacher
- Teaching on the Five Precepts, with an optional ceremony
- 6 nights in a quiet, south-facing room with private bath and hot water
- Three organic vegetarian meals a day
- Herbal teas throughout the retreat
- Course materials and a Dharma reading list
- Guidance for establishing a practice at home
- Free pickup and drop-off in Pokhara
Prices are per person and start dates run year-round, with a weekly start. Not included: international and domestic flights, Nepal visa, personal expenses and travel insurance. To confirm your booking, a 20% advance of the total program fee is required; the remaining 80% is due on arrival, before the program begins. Group bookings are quoted separately, with special group discounts and flexible dates and rooms.
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Marcel Noack
Germany
Just pay a visit and you will understand why this place is special. Authentic yoga teachings, peaceful environment, and wonderful hosts. A hidden gem in Pokhara.
Yoga RetreatLee Seung-hun
South Korea
The best yoga class in this city. With teachers who has warm heart.
Yoga ClassesTove Eklund
Sweden
Such a wonderful and empowering experience. Dedicated, hospitable and knowledgeable leaders. Clean and cozy facilities. Tasty and healthy food.
Yoga RetreatLise Crauwels
Belgium
Really nice spot to stay some days in Pokhara in between trekkings. Lovely yoga classes from Deepika 2 times a day. Oasis of peace with little garden in the center of Pokhara near the lakeside.
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Swami AnandaSwami Ananda is the founder of Yoga in Pokhara, with over 10 years of teaching experience. Trained at ashrams in the Himalayas, he brings authentic yoga traditions to Pokhara, Nepal.
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