Join Michelle for a 4-day Shamatha meditation retreat at Thosamling Nunnery. Learn essential mindfulness techniques, develop focused attention, and cultivate inner peace.

Immerse yourself in the foundational meditation practices of the Buddhist tradition. Designed to cultivate a relaxed, stable, and clear mind, Shamatha meditation is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Whether you practice for a few minutes daily or engage in intensive meditation training over days, months, or even years, our retreat offers a transformative experience.

Beginner-Friendly Mindfulness Meditation

Our Shamatha Retreat is an ideal opportunity for beginners to learn meditation techniques in a serene retreat environment. With step-by-step guidance, participants will learn how to focus and concentrate their minds effectively. This retreat also caters to seasoned meditators aiming to enhance their focused attention, reduce anxiety, and deepen the practice.

Participants will be introduced to essential tools for developing mindfulness and introspection. Learn to overcome common obstacles in Shamatha practice through training that includes Mindfulness of Breathing, Observing Mental Events, and Understanding the Nature of Consciousness. Achieve body relaxation, inner silence, attention stability, and vividness through these practices.

Guided by one of our residents, a student and practitioner of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, these sessions will help you integrate meditation into daily life, cultivate a focused, clear, and calm mind, and start to progress through the stages of Shamatha

Born in Brazil, Michelle holds a degree in Social Sciences and a postgraduate degree in Contemplative Studies from the University of Padua, Italy, with a focus on integrating contemplative practices and scientific research.

An aspiring yogini, Michelle left Brazil and a 10-year career to fully dedicate herself to the study and practice of the Dharma and has been a student and practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism since 2016.