Dhamma Sumeru

Mont-Soleil · Bernese Jura · Switzerland

At Mont-Soleil, Dhamma Sumeru organises residential meditation courses in the Vipassana tradition, according to the teaching of S. N. Goenka, in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. The introductory courses include ten days of practice.

  • The settingMeditation Centre

Upcoming retreats

  • 4 to 15 November 2026 Ten-day course — English / French

    The calendar consulted on 11 October shows waiting lists. Consult the current status and admission conditions before making travel arrangements.

Practical information

Length of stay
10 days of practice; also plan for arrival and departure days
Meals
Vegetarian food
Languages
French and English for certain sessions; other languages according to the calendar
Indicative rate
Courses financed by donations; the terms are explained on the official website.

Who is it for?

For a person willing to follow an intensive practice and its collective rules. Read the code of discipline and the admission conditions before submitting an application. This programme does not include yoga classes.

The programme

The course imposes a daily schedule, with a wake-up call at 4 a.m., several periods of meditation and silence between participants. Exchanges with the teacher remain possible. Telephone, reading, and writing are suspended. Participants commit to the entire stay.

Accommodation and meals

The stay is residential, with vegetarian food. Ask the centre about the sleeping arrangements.

Contact the venue

For availability, rates, and bookings, contact the venue directly.

Retreatorium’s view

A meditation centre at Mont-Soleil offering ten-day residential courses and operating on donations.

Venue page based on a review of published sources: official website and available public sources, including review platforms when referenced. Availability, rates, and conditions to be confirmed with the venue before booking.

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