City Retreats

Meditation Days and in-depth Buddhist Practice.

Introduction into Tibetan Buddhism
with Andrea Bogner from Ngakde Tirol
Fr, 9. Jänner bis Sa, 10. Jänner 2026

People who meditate have been shown to have increased creativity, intelligence and memory, and are more productive in their everyday work. Meditation harmonises human relationships, strengthens the immune system and promotes personal satisfaction.

But what and how to meditate? Tibetan Buddhism offers both centuries-old and contemporary meditations to all those seeking to develop their own potential. This seminar explains the philosophical and scientific background and introduces the first steps of such meditation.

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Where: She Drup Ling Graz, Griesgasse 2, 8020 Graz

WhenFriday, 09.01.2026, 18.00-20.00 and Saturday, 10.01.2026, 09.00-12.00 and 14.00-17.00

Donation recommendation: Euro 60 - 80

For twenty years, Andrea Bogner (www.ngakde-tirol.at) has been receiving systematic training as a student of Ugyen Rinpoche, a realised lama from Tibet. She has established study groups in which meditation, rituals and teachings take place on a regular basis.

register and further Info: oliver.spiller@gmail.com

White Tara Retreat with Ani Losang Palmo
Fri, 13th Feb – Tues, 17th Feb, 2026

We are delighted to welcome Ven. Ani Losang Palmo for a White Tara retreat this year. There will be a public talk on Thursday evening prior to the retreat. Last-minute participants can still register for the retreat afterwards.

We practise with a meditation manual from White Tara, which belongs to Tibetan Kriya Yoga. Through visualisation, prayers and mantra recitation, we promote loving kindness, compassion and wisdom. White Tara is one of the three long-life Buddhas in Tibetan Buddhism and symbolises not only long life but also wisdom, perfect purity and protection. She is therefore also practised in cases of life obstacles or serious illnesses.

Wenn du interessiert bist und noch keine buddhistische Zuflucht genommen hast, bitte melde ich vorab bei uns. Die Teilnahme ist auch online möglich. Wer mit der Praxis gut vertraut ist, kann auch nur an einzelnen Meditationssitzungen teilnehmen.

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Schedule:
Thur, 12.02.2026: 6pm public evening talk about the practice of White Tara.
Fri, 13.02. until Tue, 17.02.2026, White Tara Retreat with concluding Dorje Khadro Puja

Fr, 13. bis Mo, 16. Februar ganze Retreattage:

• optional: 6.00-7.00am 8 Mahayana Precepts
• 1. Session 8.00-9.30am (Sat 14.02. until 9am with our White Tara Puja text)
• 2. Session 10.00-11.30am
• 3. Session 15.00-16.00
• 4.Session 16.30-18.00
• optional: Q&A following the last session at 6pm

On Tuesday, only the first session and a Dorje Khadro fire puja will take place as the conclusion.

Donation recommendation:
Dana (voluntary donation) for Ani-la, recommended to give € 300 – € 200 directly in cash
Donation for She Drup Ling are also recommended at €300–€200, payable by bank transfer.