{"id":50846,"date":"2026-02-11T10:29:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T09:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kunpen-staging.test\/events\/dharma-e-natura-13\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T10:34:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T09:34:46","slug":"dharma-in-the-nature-3","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/events\/dharma-in-the-nature-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Dharma in the Nature\u00a02026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Dharma and Nature 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Silence of the Senses<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nine days of forest walks, nature meditations and teachings, including outdoor sessions, with Lama Michel Rinpoche. And then \u2026 Hatha Yoga and Pranayama sessions, inspiring conferences, documentaries and evening programmes featuring mindful movement, astrology and Tibetan singing bowls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To stay healthy and feel good, we cannot rely solely on our doctor; we must also take responsibility for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But what is a healthy lifestyle? During these days dedicated to wellbeing, we will learn to understand the five elements, the different psychophysical constitutions, systemic balance, the effects of a balanced diet, the importance of physical exercise, relaxation, good sleep and much more. We will hear from therapists and doctors with clinical experience in the field, who will share the latest scientific evidence on wellbeing. We will learn how paying attention to our lifestyle can help prevent heart disease, cancer and mental health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event is dedicated to physical wellbeing, subtle energy healing and inner growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What to bring:<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comfortable clothing, walking shoes, a yoga mat, a light blanket, a meditation cushion for outdoor activities, swimwear and a towel, your personal bottle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Booking is required for the Dharma and Nature 2026 event \u2013 The Silence of the Senses: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSewWtFavTk7koY8SqlwAGiSue86ipcuL5uvcNK-5HeNUvvTiw\/viewform?usp=header\">booking form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">The Dharma is precious and priceless. Dharma activities (teaching and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche) are free to enter and based on free donations, while for other activities we suggest\u00a0<b>a donation of \u20ac35 per day, 275\u20ac for the full course or a free donation within your means<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">You can make your donation at the Center&#8217;s reception or at the following <a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/dharma-e-natura\"><b>link<\/b><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Saturday 15 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>11.00 am &#8211; 1.00 pm<\/b> Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 Main Gompa \u2013 live <i>stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3.00 pm &#8211; 5.00 pm <\/b>Dharma in Nature \u2013 outdoor activities and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>5.30 pm &#8211; 7.00 pm <\/b>\u201cBeing oneself in the age of media conditioning\u201d \u2013 talk with Marcello Foa, journalist and former president of Rai TV channel \u2013 main gompa \u2013 live <i>stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7.00 pm &#8211; 9.30 pm <\/b>Aperitif-dinner \u201cThe Centre belongs to everyone and is for everyone\u201d. An evening of sharing and live music with Giovanni Baleani. Corner with presentation of the Centre\u2019s projects \u2013 terrace in front of the restaurant<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Sunday 16 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7.00 <\/b><b>am &#8211; 8.00 am <\/b>Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013 <i>live <\/i><i>stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.00 am &#8211; 9.00 am <\/b>Vedic yoga with Nabin Giri \u2013 main gompa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>11.00 am -1.00 pm <\/b>Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013<i> <\/i><i>live stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3.00 pm &#8211; 5.00 pm<\/b> Dharma in nature \u2013 outdoor activities and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>5.30 pm &#8211; 7.00 pm <\/b>\u201cHow can we listen to what silence tells us? Learning to perceive it in the body\u201d \u2013 talk with Bel Cesar \u2013 Psychotherapist specialising in somatic experience \u2013 main gompa &#8211; live <i>stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.30 pm &#8211; 10.30 pm <\/b><b><\/b>EmbodiWave Experience in the 5 elements: an immersive, profound and transformative experience, where the body and emotions flow in harmony, with Sabrina Cantono \u2013 creator of EmbodiWave, researcher of free and conscious movement &#8211; in front of the Temple<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b><strong>Monday 17 August<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7.00 am &#8211; 8.00 am<\/b> Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013<i> <\/i><i>live stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.00 am &#8211; 9.00 am <\/b>Vedic yoga with Nabin Giri \u2013main gompa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>11.00 am &#8211; 1.00 pm <\/b>Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013 live <i>stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3.00 pm &#8211; 5.00 pm<\/b> Dharma in nature &#8211; outdoor activities and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>5.30 pm &#8211; 7.00 pm <\/b>Nourishing the senses: insights from Traditional Chinese and Tibetan Medicine &#8211; lecture with Dr Elkana Waarsenburg, GP and expert in Chinese and Tibetan medicine &#8211; main gompa &#8211; <i>live stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.30 pm &#8211; 10.30 pm <\/b>Mindful dance with Laura Tessari \u2013 director and teacher of theatre and contemporary dance &#8211; in front of the Temple<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Tuesday 18 August<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7.00 am &#8211; 8.00 am <\/b>Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013 live <i>stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.00 am &#8211; 9.00 am <\/b>Vedic yoga with Nabin Giri \u2013 main gompa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>11.00 am &#8211; 1.00 pm <\/b>Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013 live <i>stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3.00 pm &#8211;<\/b><b> 5.00 pm <\/b>Dharma in nature &#8211; outdoor activities and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>5.30 pm <\/b><b> &#8211;<\/b><b> <\/b><b> <\/b><b>7.00 pm <\/b>\u201cTraining the inner space: the need for silence and meditation in the digital age\u201d \u2013 lecture with Dr Rogier Hoenders, psychiatrist, mindfulness trainer, teacher of spirituality, healthy living and mental health \u2013 main gompa \u2013 live stream<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.30 pm &#8211; 10.00 pm <\/b>Sound Medicine \u2013 singing bowl session, with Silvio La Cava &#8211; main gompa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Wednesday 19 August<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7.00 am &#8211; 5.00 pm <\/b>Dharma Walk to Alpe Devero: walk to Lago delle Streghe, meditation and teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Lunch will be a packed lunch (bring your own food) or you can purchase local food at the mountain hut.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Meeting point: at 9.00 am at the Alpe Devero car park (to be reached by your own transport).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The walking time from the Alpe Devero car park to Lago delle Streghe is 90 minutes. Difficulty level: easy<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Borgo Alpe Devero, 74, Car Park 28845 Domodossola VB<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/y4V5wE3BXc3i8M3p6\">https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/y4V5wE3BXc3i8M3p6<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alpedevero.it\">www.alpedevero.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">It is important to reserve a parking space, as availability is limited: <span class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Parcheggio Alpe Devero \u2013 Area Di Parcheggio alpe Devero\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deveropark.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"text-box-trim-both\">https:\/\/www.deveropark.it\/<\/span><\/a><\/span>. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"><strong>Thursday 20 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7.00 am &#8211; 8.00 am <\/b>Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013<i> live stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.00 am &#8211; 9.00 am <\/b>Vedic yoga with Nabin Giri \u2013main gompa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>11.00 am &#8211; 1.00 pm<\/b> Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013<i> live stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3.00 pm &#8211; 5.00 pm <\/b> Dharma in nature &#8211; outdoor activities and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>5.30 pm &#8211; <\/b><b>7.00 pm <\/b>Astrology sessions: The seasons of life: how to understand, navigate and fulfil the different cycles of one\u2019s existence:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>between 0 and 38 years: <\/b>The blossoming of the inner seasons \u2013 The geometry of time in the first part of life, with Guilherme Fortunato &#8211; yogaroom<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>between 38 and 48 years:<\/b> Navigating the middle part of life: the courage to be reborn from oneself, with Carminia Villaverde Daguer &#8211; gompa principale<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>From 49 years onwards: <\/b>The season of review, maturity and wisdom, with Lucia Musto &#8211; Tara Gompa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.30 pm &#8211; 10.30 pm<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Unreleased interview to Kyabje Trijang Choktrul Rinpoche.\u201dNew \u2018<em>Beginning Same Light\u2019 \u2013<\/em>\u00a0 Series of short episodes on the continuity of Lama Gangchen Rinpoche\u2019s lives: his previous lives, his legacy, his final instructions, his passing into parinirvana and the recognition of his reincarnation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A film by Rocio Carbajo and Nico Miranda, produced by Kunpen Lama Gangchen &#8211; main in gompa <em>not in streaming<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b><strong>Friday 21 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7.00 am &#8211; 8.00 am <\/b>Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013 <i>live stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.00 am &#8211; 9.00 am <\/b>Vedic yoga with Nabin Giri \u2013 main gompa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>11.00 am &#8211; 1.00 pm<\/b> Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche &#8211; main gompa &#8211; <i>live stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3.00 pm &#8211; 5.00 pm <\/b> Dharma in nature &#8211; outdoor activities and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>5.30 pm &#8211; <\/b><b>7.00 pm <\/b>An intimate moment: dialogue with the forest: an opportunity to connect with our roots, the earth and our feelings through exploring the woodland and its hidden messages. Together, we will create an art installation on the ground, which will remain in the woodland, with art teacher Ruth Gschwendtner-W\u00f6lfle -meeting point in front of the temple.<em> please bring a mobile phne to take a picture and a pen.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.30 pm &#8211; 10.00 pm <\/b>Deep Ecology Workshop<\/p>\n<p>A philosophy and movement that affirm the intrinsic value of all life and invite an experience of belonging and collective healing, <b><\/b>with Fernanda Lenz, facilitator of social technologies, deep ecology and Ecstatic Dance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Saturday 22 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7.00 am &#8211; 8.00 am <\/b>Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013 <i>live stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.00 am &#8211; 9.00 am <\/b>Vedic yoga with Nabin Giri \u2013 main gompa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>11.00 am -1.00 pm<\/b> Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013 <i>live stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3.00 pm &#8211; 5.00 pm <\/b> Dharma in nature \u2013 outdoor activities and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>5.30 pm &#8211; <\/b><b>7.00 pm <\/b>The Dance of the Hours: the harmonious alternation between the vagus and sympathetic nervous systems as the basis of life &#8211; lecture with Dr Maria Teresa Anfossi, specialist in gastroenterology, digestive endoscopy and integrative and systemic medicine &#8211; live stream &#8211; main gompa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.30 pm &#8211; 10.00 pm <\/b> Electronic frequency bath with Pier Bormida &#8211; main gompa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Sunday 23 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7.00 am &#8211; 8.00 am <\/b>Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013 <i>live stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8.00 am &#8211; 9.00 am <\/b> Vedic yoga with Nabin Giri \u2013 main gompa<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>11.00 am &#8211; 1.00 pm<\/b> Teachings and conclusion of the retreat, with Lama Michel Rinpoche \u2013 main gompa \u2013 <i>live stream<\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The programme is subject to change; please check the website.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this period, you will be able to:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; book an individual session for an astrological chart reading<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; receive treatments and massages from our therapists.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(To book an appointment, please contact reception:reception@kunpen.it)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Under the patronage of the Lama Gangchen Foundation for a Culture of Peace \u2013 ETS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>For those who wish to have meals at the Center, reservations: online <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/shimbu.ngalso.org\/\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>https:\/\/shimbu.ngalso.org\/<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":50843,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"give_campaign_id":0},"tags":[],"event_type":[163,479,439,483],"event_type_2":[119],"event_type_3":[],"event_type_4":[],"event_type_5":[],"class_list":["post-50846","ajde_events","type-ajde_events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_speaker-lama-michel-rinpoche-speaker-en","event_location-albagnano-healing-meditation-centre","event_type-course","event_type-only-month-view","event_type-save-the-date","event_type-vista-solo-mese-en","event_type_2-lama-michel-rinpoche-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ajde_events\/50846","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ajde_events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ajde_events"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50846"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50843"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50846"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50846"},{"taxonomy":"event_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type?post=50846"},{"taxonomy":"event_type_2","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type_2?post=50846"},{"taxonomy":"event_type_3","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type_3?post=50846"},{"taxonomy":"event_type_4","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type_4?post=50846"},{"taxonomy":"event_type_5","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kunpen.ngalso.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type_5?post=50846"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}