The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Ripa International Center Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172, Bern

This weekend will enable participants to delve into the origins of Mindfulness, as defined and taught within the tradition of Buddhist psychology, with ‘The Four Foundations of Mindfulness.’ With Geneviève Hamelet,.....

Losar Festivities

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

With Lama Tenzin Phuntsok On the occasion of the New Tibetan Year, we will gather to purify and dissipate negative energies and influences from the past year and be ready to.....

‘Discovery’ Weekends : Come Garden with Us

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

with Nadya Grau, our garden fairy Discover the Center and its volunteers on an active and collaborative day. We roll up our sleeves and participate in seasonal work while getting.....

Yoga and Detox

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

Hatha Yoga – Yin Yoga – Meditation Juice detox workshop and healthy, balanced vegetarian cuisine Spring is the ideal time to purify our bodies and to move toward renewal. Through various.....

The Meaning of the “Guru” in Tibetan Buddhism

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

With Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche The Guru plays an essential role in the Buddhist tradition and in Tantric Buddhism. It is said that the Guru can show the engaged student.....

‘Discovery’ Weekends: Come Garden with Us

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

with Nadya Grau, our Garden Fairy Discover the Center and its volunteers on an active and collaborative day. We roll up our sleeves and participate in seasonal work while getting.....

Meditation course based on the “Ripa Awareness Meditation” method

Ripa International Center Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172, Bern

This workshop offers the possibility to use our inner resources of clarity, openness and wisdom by practicing awareness in the present moment. It is based on the “Ripa Awareness Meditation” method, developed around.....

Nyung Ne Retreat – Tibetan fasting practice

Ripa International Center Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172, Bern

With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche Initiation of Cherenzig on Monday, June 5th followed by the practice of Nyung Ne, a spiritual fasting practice in Tibetan Buddhism. 2 session pairs (from June.....

Saga Dawa – The Buddha Festival

Ripa International Center Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172, Bern

Saga Dawa is a buddhist ceremony to commemorate the awakening of the Buddha. This festival will include a conference, guided meditations, discovery workshops and surprises for the children. A colorful.....