HB
Helene B.
Brussels
September 2026
Not a comfortable retreat, and it wasn't meant to be. I think about it more than any retreat I've done.
NewVerified partnerIn Person5 daysTransformReconnect
Impermanence Contemplation Retreat
By Ganges Ghat Ashram Varanasi5.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerIn Person5 daysTransformReconnect
Impermanence Contemplation Retreat
By Ganges Ghat Ashram Varanasi5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 5 days
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 5-day retreat using Varanasi's ghats and cremation grounds as a direct contemplative object for impermanence practice.
Philosophy
Direct confrontation with mortality, in a setting built around it for millennia, as a deliberate practice rather than something avoided.
Who This Is For
Guests with an existing contemplative practice who are ready for a direct, unflinching engagement with mortality themes.
What's Included
- Guided ghat-side contemplation sessions
- Daily group discussion
- Full board
- Closing integration circle
- Individual grief counselling (group format only)
Itinerary & Packages
5-Day Contemplation Retreat
Full impermanence retreat programme.
₹18,000
5 days
Day 1
Orientation at the ghats
Guided first sit facing the river and ghats.
Day 3
Group discussion deepens
Guests share personal reflections on mortality.
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Policies
Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹18,000
per programme
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