Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. Kathmandu valley with its enormous treasure house of art and sculpture, has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Swayambhunath Temple has a history of more than 2,000 years and is the oldest Buddhist temple in Nepal. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; above the dome, there is a cubic structure with the eyes of the Buddha looking in all four directions knowing all things happening in the mundane world. According to legend, Sakyamuni Buddha himself had once visited this place.

The Pharping Asura Cave is said to be the cave where Padmasambhava was affectionately called Guru Rinpoche by Tibetans, achieved supreme enlightenment.  The precious handprints and knee prints left during his practice giving endless confidence to future Buddhism followers. At the same place, the naturally appearing image of the Arisen Tara time can be worshipped.

Arrive at the Lumbini WCPU in the evening, check-in and have dinner. Get the activity arrangements and lights out for sleep.

The Center invites well-known yoga teachers from Nepal and India to teach yoga classes. The meditation is taught by Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche or other excellent teachers appointed by Rinpoche.

Daily Arrangement:

Morning: Get up early, meditation, breakfast, yoga class and Q&A.
Afternoon: meditation class with Q & A session, walking meditation, afternoon tea.
Evening: sharing talks, lights out for bed.

The Thousand Buddha Lamp Event:

Light up a lamp to pray for the world and the world will shine with you!

The WCPU provides 1,000 precious lamps per year waiting for you to light them up during the grand sacred ceremonies.

Cultural Exchanges:

There are lectures on Nepalese history and religions and exhibitions on Buddhist art boutiques including Buddha statues and Thangka made by local masters, which have extraordinary collection values.

Tea Party for Seeking Buddhist Treasures:

Supreme quality tea will be served while auctions are held on Buddha statues, Thangka, the seven Buddhist treasures, looking for end users with karmic connections.

Daily Arrangement:

Morning: Get up early, practice meditation, Lamp Lighting Ceremony, group photo;
Afternoon: Lecture on Nepalese history and religious, cultural exchanges and tea party;
Evening: sharing talk, lights out for bed.

Visit the Memorial Hall of the Buddha’s Birthplace, the Ashoka Pillar, the Temple of Lady Maya and the relics of the old Lumbini Park, as well as the World Peace Pagoda and temples of various countries.

Return to Kathmandu by plane.

Visit the Sankhu Vajrayogini Temple where Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche did Dharma practice in his childhood, and visit the Cave where Milarepa once did practice.

Admire the world’s largest round stupa – the Boudhanath Stupa, one of the cultural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley, the most distinctive Nepalese Tibetan Buddhist stupa, and the landmark building of the Kathmandu city. The Bodhha Buddha Stupa has a history of more than 1,500 years and it’s said to house the Sarira of ancient Kashgar Leaf Buddha.

Dr.Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche founded the school in 1995 and it currently has more than 200 students. Up to the present, it is the best private primary and secondary school in Nepal. The school provides scholarships for poor children and stipends for Sangha students.

Go back to Kathmandu Airport for return journey after lunch.