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BODHISATTWA RETREAT CENTER
Sanctuary Offerings • Shivapuri Ridge

Step Away.
Go Deeper.

Immersive 1, 3, and 7-day silent retreats designed to wash away sensory fatigue and reveal the natural stillness beneath the chatter of modern life.

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“Noble silence is not an absence of sound, but an arrival of attention.”

— Bodhisattwa Vinaya Archives
Altitude 2,140m Current Season: Autumn Stillness Device-Free Sanctuary
landscape Facing the Langtang Peak Range
Sacred Pathways

Four Immersive Doorways to Silence

Every retreat is guided by senior Himalayan practitioners, supported by bio-organic kitchen preparations, and anchored in nature.

Day Retreat Dawn to Dusk
Single Solitary Arc

1-Day Renewal

Pause • Breathe • Reconnect

A concentrated pause for travelers and Kathmandu seekers. Step into silent grounds from sunrise bell to twilight gong.

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check Silent Walking Along Pine Ridge Trail
check Warm Wildcrafted Herbal Broth & Lunch
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Recommended 1 Sunrise to Sunset
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Core Pilgrimage Voluntary Mouna
72 Sacred Hours

3-Day Silent Retreat

Less Noise. More Awareness.

Immerse into sustained noble silence (Arya Mouna). Retreat to private stone-and-timber huts surrounded by ancient cedar, clearing physical and mental fatigue.

Private Solitary Hut Included
night_shelter Private Solitary Hut with forest balcony
music_note Tibetan Singing Bowl recalibration
support_agent Daily 15-min written or quiet teacher check-in
spa Three daily pure sattvic Himalayan meals
Recommended for beginners to silent practice
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Deep Transformation Full Moon to Waning Phase
High-Ridge Ridge Access

7-Day Himalayan Immersion

Complete Nervous System Reset

Our most profound inner pilgrimage. Unites rigorous yet gentle silent Vipassana techniques, individualized Ayurvedic herbal steam therapies, and guided walks across sacred ridges.

self_improvement Daily Ayurvedic Abhyanga & Swedana
hiking Guided silent high-ridge pilgrimage walk
local_florist Digestive fasting and mono-grain kitchari
menu_book Individualized post-retreat integration plan
calendar_month Cycles begin on 1st and 15th of each month
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Sensory Cleansing 96 Hours
Device Surrender Vault

4-Day Digital Detox

Disconnect to Reconnect

For individuals overwhelmed by screen velocity. Surrender your electronics into a physical wooden lockbox upon arrival.

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check Handmade Lokta paper journaling kit
check Stargazing & Shivapuri Ridge night meditation
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Pacing Gentle Unwinding
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The Flow of Hours

A Typical Rhythm of Living

Time is marked by the natural shift of light and the resonance of hand-hammered temple bells. We release clocks to awaken the body’s innate biological cadence.

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Dawn Bell

Awakening chime, warm ginger herbal decoction, and quiet posture setup.

Stillness Practice
06:15 - 08:30 wb_twilight

Forest Sits & Tea

Breath awareness meditation followed by silent mountain breakfast.

Mindful Nourishment
10:00 - 13:00 hiking

Walking & Ayurveda

Contemplative walk along pine trails or personalized Ayurvedic oil treatment.

Embodied Healing
18:30 - 20:30 bedtime

Twilight & Starlight

Evening gong, sound bowl recalibration, sleep broth, and stargazing in silence.

Restorative Sleep
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Personalized Daily Tempo The rhythm naturally expands or softens based on your chosen journey and physical constitution.
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Sanctuary Soundscape Preview

Listen to the Shivapuri Dawn

Recorded live at the sanctuary stupa: high-altitude wind through Himalayan pines, singing bowl decay, and soft mountain water trickle.

Shivapuri Morning Resonance 04:12 Remaining
Recorded at 2,140m
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Sacred Accessibility

There Is No Fixed Price for Peace

We firmly uphold the ancient Himalayan tradition of Dāna (heartfelt generosity). Our sanctuary costs are covered through tier-based contributions and volunteer seva. No genuine seeker is ever turned away due to financial limitation.

Standard Contributor

Sustaining Rate

Covers organic food, mountain herbal remedies, solitary hut upkeep, and kitchen wood.

Benefactor Pass

Sponsorship Rate

Enables monks, local villagers, and under-resourced seekers to take silent residency gratis.

Seva / Free Stay

Work Exchange & Dana

Offer quiet garden tending, bread baking, or trail maintenance in exchange for full sanctuary retreat.

Initiate Your Journey

Submit a Quiet Application

Because silent retreat work can open tender physical and psychological spaces, we review each application with intentional care before confirming cabin reservation.

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Our retreat director or resident Ayurvedic physician will reach out via email within 48 hours to discuss your meditation history, dietary intentions, and mountain travel logistics from Kathmandu.

“Silence is the soil of self-revelation.”
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