Stillness among the Himalayas

Sample Retreat Formats:

7-Day Mindfulness Retreat – Hemis Monastery

• Daily guided meditation with a senior monk

• Buddhist philosophy classes

• Private time for reflection in the high-altitude stillness

14-Day Spiritual Immersion – Lamayuru to Hanle

• Travel across monasteries including Lamayuru, Alchi, and Hanle

• Participate in monastic rituals and shared prayer sessions

• Learn about Himalayan spiritual ecology and ethics

Women-Led Retreats with Nuns in Zanskar

• Hosted by nuns trained in both meditation and community empowerment

• Gentle yoga, self-inquiry, and silence days

• Optional homestay with local families

What Makes It Special:

•  Designed with local monastic orders

• Focused on personal insight, not tourism

• Supports monastery upkeep and community education

• Open to all levels of experience, no religious affiliation needed