{"id":611,"date":"2023-03-18T16:06:15","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T16:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/?page_id=611"},"modified":"2026-09-21T09:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:47:12","slug":"meditation-retreat-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/?page_id=611","title":{"rendered":"Meditation &#038; Retreat Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"611\" class=\"elementor elementor-611\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c008f97 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c008f97\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37d5503\" data-id=\"37d5503\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48f6737 elementor-align-center elementor-button-warning elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"48f6737\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xs\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-medrt\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Meditation &amp; Retret<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ee42933 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ee42933\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff63de7\" data-id=\"ff63de7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a121836 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a121836\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5f11140\" data-id=\"5f11140\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65c6313 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65c6313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"common_title\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h4><div class=\"overview_details\"><p>Bhutan is one of the last places on earth where Vajrayana Buddhism thrives and continues to become an integral part of Bhutanese culture. Among the Tibetan Buddhism, Bhutan is highly appreciated and respected for the preservation and promotion of Buddhist practice. Meditation and retreats are a crucial part of Buddhism practice and learning. Therefore, all over Bhutan, you can find retreat and meditation centers. There are hermitages and monasteries that support meditation practitioners from 1 day to several years.<\/p><p>These retreats and meditation centers provide a great place of respite from the daily cares and stressors of everyday lives. Devout Buddhists often venture into the mountains for months or even years to meditate and achieve a certain level of practice in Buddhism. The retreats centers provide practitioners with the opportunity to draw upon their inner self. Along with meditating upon the purpose of life and also improving their meditation skills.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab2a772 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ab2a772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1600x900-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-671\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1600x900-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1600x900-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1600x900-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1600x900-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1600x900-206x116.jpg 206w, https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1600x900.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c5390c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c5390c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><strong>Whats Included:<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li>Private guided tour<\/li><li>Visas for Bhutan<\/li><li>Airport transfers<\/li><li>Daily 3 meals (B\/L\/D) at designated restaurants or hotels<\/li><li>Accommodation at 3 star hotel\/ farmhouse<\/li><li>A qualified &amp; licensed English-speaking guide<\/li><li>An experienced driver<\/li><li>A tour vehicle<\/li><li>Entry fees &amp; road permits<\/li><li>Government fee, royalty, taxes &amp; surcharges<\/li><li>Bottled water<\/li><li>Full service &amp; assistance before, during and after your Bhutan trip<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3024ef8\" data-id=\"3024ef8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e21f90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e21f90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong>Itinerary<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4171\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4171\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"pp-accordion-tab-title-4171\" class=\"pp-accordion-tab-title pp-accordion-tab-show pp-accordion-tab-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4171\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><strong><span class=\"pp-accordion-title-icon\"><span class=\"pp-accordion-title-text\">PATHWAYS TO AWARENESS<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4171\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div><div id=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4171\" class=\"pp-accordion-tab-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"pp-accordion-tab-title-4171\"><p>In ancient times exercise and meditation were inseparable pathways to awareness. Today, the powerful techniques of mindful yoga, breathing, and meditation help us balance the demands of daily life. Thus, offering lasting holistic benefits for the body, mind, and spirit.<\/p><p>When we cultivate the wisdom of our body and mind through movements practices, breathing exercises, and meditation, we invite peace of mind.<\/p><p>Hence, we offer this mindfulness meditation and yoga practice in the magical setting of Bhutan. Whereby you can unwind, relax and come into a more integrated relationship with yourself and your world.<\/p><p>Each day of the retreat begins with a morning practice of sitting\/sound Meditation. After spending the day exploring the religious and cultural riches of Paro you will then return to your hotel for deep relaxation. Moreover, the evening sessions include talks on how you can incorporate mindfulness practices in daily life, discussion, meditation, and reflection.<\/p><div id=\"pp-accordion-tab-title-4172\" class=\"pp-accordion-tab-title pp-accordion-tab-show pp-accordion-tab-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4172\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><strong><span class=\"pp-accordion-title-icon\"><span class=\"pp-accordion-title-text\">SITTING MEDITATION<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4172\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4172\" class=\"pp-accordion-tab-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"pp-accordion-tab-title-4172\"><p>In sitting practice inner silence and stillness develop, concentration deepens, and awareness expands. Gradually begin the meditation with awareness of breath and opens to include mindfulness of all experiences, external and internal, of body sensations and emotions, of thoughts and the nature of mind.<\/p><div id=\"pp-accordion-tab-title-4173\" class=\"pp-accordion-tab-title pp-accordion-tab-show pp-accordion-tab-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4173\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><strong><span class=\"pp-accordion-title-icon\"><span class=\"pp-accordion-title-text\">WALKING MEDITATION<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4173\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4173\" class=\"pp-accordion-tab-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"pp-accordion-tab-title-4173\"><p>Just as in sitting meditation, where attention is brought to the rhythmic patterns of breathing, Walking meditation requires one to walk while becoming aware of your surrounding, the sounds, the environment and the illusionary nature of the externalities and try to bring the mind inwar<\/p><div id=\"pp-accordion-tab-title-4174\" class=\"pp-accordion-tab-title pp-accordion-tab-show pp-accordion-tab-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4174\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><strong><span class=\"pp-accordion-title-icon\"><span class=\"pp-accordion-title-text\">THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4174\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"pp-accordion-tab-content-4174\" class=\"pp-accordion-tab-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"pp-accordion-tab-title-4174\"><p>Experience different types of meditation practice (breath awareness, awareness meditation, and mindful meditation.)<br \/>Look at methods for developing spiritual wellness<br \/>creating awareness and applying mindfulness in everyday living<br \/>Explore the role of mindfulness training for self-care and stress management.<\/p><p>The proposed trip is based on a 7 day Bhutan travel plan<\/p><\/div><p>ds.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meditation &amp; Retret Overview Bhutan is one of the last places on earth where Vajrayana Buddhism thrives and continues to become an [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-611","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=611"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/611\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16144,"href":"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/611\/revisions\/16144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nrbhutantours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}