Pokhara Buddhist Centre - Ganden Yiga Chozin
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The Ganden Yiga Chozin Buddhist Centre is located high up on a hill at lakeside Pokhara.
The centre offers daily Buddhist teachings, yoga and meditation sessions. Most visitors go to attend weekend retreat which includes introductions to yoga, meditation and Buddhist teachings.
The centre overlooks the Pokhara lake and the atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing.
On the second level of the center is the Gompa where most of the sessions take place. Retreatants begin mornings with a yoga session followed by meditation sessions and Buddhist teachings throughout the day. Further meditation sessions are held in the evenings.
The scenery from the center is incredible, especially as the afternoon sun shimmers off the lake. The garden surroundings are green peaceful. Students are asked not to leave the centre during the duration of their stay so they can concentrate on their practice.
The center is visited by people from all walks of life and attending a retreat is a great way to meet people from other cultures.
There is also a small cafe attached that serves amazing vegetarian meals.
A weekend retreat at the Ganden Yiga Chozin Buddhist Centre is a great way to relax between your treks in the Annapurna Sanctuary.
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