The Vision Deutsche Version       Home The Vision Who We Are Kalachakra Stupa Kalachakra Tantra She Drup Ling Graz Kalachakra Graz Sponsoring Volunteers The Vision In a pleasant landscape and under favourable circumstances a former holiday home is being converted into a meditation centre. It will be dedicated primarily to the practice and study of the Kalachakra Tantra. His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave the center the name of "Kalapa". Help us to make our vision come true! Place of Refuge Kalachakra Kalapa Center is situated at a height of 1000 meters in Garanas, a rural community in southwestern Styria. The ancient Slavic word Garanas denotes "a place enclosed by hedges and protected by thorns". This indicates that Garanas had already been a place of retreat and refuge in earlier times. A wonderful view, fresh air and water from our own spring provide the ideal conditions for recreation, relaxation, body work and spiritual practice. Main Aspects of the Programme Our activities are directed to people of all nationalities and religions who are interested in body work and training of the mind and who seek a quiet environment for their practice. Furthermore there will be specific Buddhist events. The Meditation Hall The Yoga Room  Hiking & meditation  Fasting  Practice of mindfulness  Yoga and meditation courses  Tibetan medicine  Buddhist philosophy  Practice of Kalachakra  Group and individual retreats The Buildings In the main house the kitchen, dining hall and sanitary units are located as well as a seminar room (70 m2). The meditation hall in Tibetan style (100 m2) is situated in the adjacent house on the other side of a large terrace. At present 25 persons can be accommodated in 4- to 6-bed rooms. It is also planned to build huts for individual retreats. Groups and associations whose aims are similar to ours can rent the Center for their own events. We will be happy to provide any further information you need. She Drup Ling Graz, Buddhistisches Zentrum Griesgasse 2, A-8020 Graz, Austria Tel. +43 (0)699 12151291, Fax +43 (0)316 774457 office@shedrupling.at www.shedrupling.at