Kopan Monastery Pilgrimage

Kopan is a thriving monastery of 360 monks, mainly from Nepal and Tibet, and a spiritual oasis for hundreds of visitors from around the world. Nearby is Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Nunnery, home to 380 nuns. Both the monastery and the nunnery are under the spiritual guidance of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and the care of the abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Lhundrup Rigsel. It is the wellspring of the FPMT, a network of some 140 centers and activities world-wide, themselves expressions of the Buddha activity of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa.

Details

Unique Experiences:

Discover Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism.
Improve your meditation skills.
Receive teachings from a Tibetan Lama.

Trip Length:

11 Days

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Participants:

This is a sharing experience however while you may book as an individual or group, please note that we cannot guarantee the presence of additional travelers on the date of your trip.

Physical Difficulty:

1 out of 5

Transportation:

Go Beyond Travel Center to Kopan Monastery by Van
Kopan Monastery to Go Beyond Travel Center by Van

Accommodation:

Meals:

How to Get There:

This trip departs from Go Beyond's Travel Center at 12:00. Please make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time.
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Check-in/Check-out:

Inclusions:

Meals: 10 Vegetarian Breakfasts, 9 Vegetarian Lunches, 10 Vegetarian Dinners
Accommodations: 10 Nights at Kopan Monastery in a Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
Transportation: Go Beyond Travel Center to Kopan Monastery by Car or Van, Kopan Monastery to Go Beyond Nepal by Car or Van

Exclusions:

Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
Tips and Gratuities
Compulsory and Peak Season Surcharges

Age Policy:

This tour is not recommended to traveler aged below 18 years old.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu to Kopan Monastery

Make your own way to Go Beyond Travel Center in Kathmandu. We'll take a little under an hour to reach Kopan Monastery and, when we arrive, meet the other residents and settle in before enjoying dinner.
Meals: Vegetarian Dinner
Transportation: Go Beyond Travel Center to Kopan Monastery by Van
Accommodation: Kopan Monastery in a Basic Room with Shared Bathroom

Day 2: to 10: Kopan Monastery

Your daily routine will be as follows:
6:45 - Morning Meditation
7:30 - Vegetarian Breakfast
9:00 - Meditation Practice and Buddhism Class
11:30 - Vegetarian Lunch
13:00 - Free Time
15:30 - Teaching Session
18:00 - Meditation
18:45 - Vegetarian Dinner
19:30 - Study Group
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kopan Monastery in a Basic Room with Shared Bathroom

Day 11: Kathmandu

After breakfast, we'll drive back to Go Beyond Travel Center in Kathmandu. You should be relaxed, refreshed, and ready to tackle your next adventure!
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Kopan Monastery to Go Beyond Travel Center by Car or V an

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