Program of activities Karuṇā Sevena
We cordially invite to ārāmā Karuṇā Sevena all true practitioners who are firmly grounded in Buddhist ethical principles, who realize the interdependence between the lay and monastic communities, and who have matured to understand the Buddhist path of cultivating the mind.
For those who are interested in individual practice and a retreat, we offer the possibility of self-guided sessions. Before being able to stay in the monastery, it is a requirement to complete the course for novices and newcomers. For more information about the accommodation and the running of the monastery, please contact > HERE
Courses start at 7 p.m. that day and end at 12 a.m. on Sunday. Your arrival time is preferably between 5 and 5.30 pm at the latest. For more information about the daily schedule, accommodation, rules, and overheads please see > HERE
Program for the year 2025
Winter season - 2025
The Venerable bhikkhunī Visuddhi is in seclusion during this period, staying in Sri Lanka. She does not teach or give Dhamma talks during this time.
March 2025
Weekly - Protective Recitation (paritta)
We will start again on March 12, 2025
Evening gathering together for recitations and blessings. Recitations are held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Read more >HERE
14.03. - 16.03. Meditation course for beginners and newcomers
You are cordially invited to this course where you will learn step by step the meditation practice and Dhamma teaching under the guidance of Venerable bhikkhunī Visuddhi. Read more > HERE
April 2025
Weekly - Protective Recitation (paritta)
Evening gathering together for recitations and blessings. Recitations are held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Read more > HERE
17.04. - 21.04. Death Meditation - Meditation Course
This course is for anyone who is committed to a better understanding of death and dying. Read more > HERE
May 2025
Weekly - Protective Recitation (paritta)
Evening gathering together for recitations and blessings. Recitations are held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Read more >HERE
10.05. Vesākhā - Buddhist holiday
Vesākhā is the most important Buddhist festival in the Theravāda tradition. It is held every year on the first full moon in the month of May. On this day we commemorate the Buddha's birthday, his enlightenment and his passing into parinibbāna. All are cordially invited. Read more > HERE
23.05. -25.05. Mettā - meditation weekend course
A meditation weekend spent in developing mettā - the meditation of loving-kndness led by Venerable bhikkhunī Visuddhi, where you will learn step-by-step the meditation practice and Dhamma teachings. Read more > HERE
June 2025
Weekly - Protective Recitation (paritta)
Evening gathering together for recitations and blessings. Recitations are held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Read more >HERE
06.06. - 08.06. Meditation course for beginners and newcomers
You are cordially invited to this course where you will learn step by step the meditation practice and Dhamma teaching under the guidance of Venerable bhikkhunī Visuddhi. Read more > HERE
July - August 2025
Self-retreat in Solitude - Individual meditation practice
For those who are interested in an individual practice and retreat, we offer the possibility of self-retreat on these summer dates. It is possible to come for a shorter or longer period, the maximum length is 14 days. You can find out the conditions of stay and the running of the monastery HERE
Vassa 2025
Vassa - 10.07 - 06.10.2025
Venerable bhikkhunī Visuddhi is in a meditation retreat. During this time she does not teach or give Dhamma talks. Read more > HERE
October 2025
Weekly - Protective Recitation (paritta)
Evening gathering together for recitations and blessings. Recitations are held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Read more >HERE
10.10. - 12.10. Meditation course for beginners and newcomers
You are cordially invited to this course, where you will learn in detail step-by-step meditation practice and Dhamma teaching under the guidance of Venerable bhikkhunī Visuddhi. For more information about the daily schedule, accommodation, rules, and overheads, please see > HERE
25.10. Kaṭhina - Buddhist holiday
You are cordially invited to the annual celebration of Kaṭhina. Kaṭhina is the most important Buddhist festival in the Theravāda tradition after Vesākhā. Read more > HERE