The Retreat starts on Tuesday, 17 October 2023 at 19:00h (Check-in with Nangten Menlang Andalusia from 18:00h to 18:45h) and ends on Sunday, 22 October 2023 at 14:30h.
Please bring:
- Meditation cushion
- Blanket and / or yoga mat
- Comfortable clothing
- Pen and paper for notes
- Swim wear if you want to use the pool
Retreat Schedule: Tuesday, 17 October:
18:00 - 18:45 Check-in with NMA 19:00 - 20:30 Dinner 20:30 - 21:30 Teaching
From Wednesday, 18, to Saturday, 21 October:
07:30 - 08:15 Practice (with a student) 08:30 - 10:00 Breakfast 10:00 - 11:00 Teaching | Practice 11:00 - 11:30 Break 11:30 - 13:00 Teaching | Practice 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch 16:00 - 17:30 Teaching | Practice 17:30 - 18:00 Break 18:00 - 19:00 Teaching | Practice 19:00 - 21:00 Dinner
Sunday, 22 October:
07:30 - 08:15 Practice (with a student) 08:30 - 10:00 Breakfast 10:00 - 10:30 Hotel Check-out 10:30 - 11:30 Teaching | Practice 11:30 - 12:00 Break 12:00 - 13:00 Teaching 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch
How to reach the Retreat venue: From Barcelona Airport with the organization bus From Barcelona airport Terminal 1 departs a bus at 15:00 on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. On Sunday the bus leaves the hotel to the airport at 14:30. The total price (round-trip) is €40 per person and must be paid with the first payment for the Retreat. The price for a single trip is €20. If you want to book this bus, please send an email to registrobarcelona@gmail.com
From Barcelona Airport by public bus Barcelona airport is the airport with most air connections. There is a direct bus line to Pala. Bus tickets can be bought at www.sarfa.es. Telephone +34902 302 025 or +34972 301 293 or +34932 651 065
From Girona airport by public bus Girona airport is the nearest airport. There is a direct bus line to Pals. Bus tickets can be bought at: www.rome2rio.com/map/Girona-Airport-GRO/Pals
By car Navigation information: La Costa Beach & Golf Resort, Av. Arenals de Mar, 3. 17256 Pals (Girona). GPS: 41°59'43.69N, 3º11'50.00 You can plan your route via: www.viamichelin.com Barcelona airport is at a distance of 150 km from to the Retreat Hotel. Girona airport is at a distance of 57 km from the Retreat Hotel.
There is free parking at the hotel.
Kata Offering Ceremony: During this Retreat, Rinpoche will offer a short blessing ceremony. Traditionally, you can make a kata (blessing scarf) offering where you approach Rinpoche with a kata folded in half and held in your prayer mudra. Rinpoche will then put the kata over your head as a blessing. If you wish to participate in this ceremony, please bring your own kata. There will also be katas available on location.
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