A lot of travelers come to Nepal for meditation, yoga, astrology, retreats and to merge with the mighty Himalayas. Activities are mainly centered around the Kathmandu Valley, though Pokhara is becoming popular with more options becoming available. The following gives you a guideline of different spiritual activities and natural healing in Nepal. When you come to Nepal you can find lots of advertising for courses, study and activities on the following topics.
Meditation

Vipassana is one of the most ancient techniques. Long lost to people, it was rediscovered by Gautam Buddha more than 2500 years ago. Vipassana means 'to see things as they really are'. It is an art of living which frees the individual from all the negativities of mind, such as anger, greed and ignorance. It is a practice which develops positive, creative energy for the betterment of the individual and society.

The path (Dhamma) is a universal remedy for universal problems and has nothing to do with any religion. It can be practiced freely by anyone without conflict with race, caste or religion, in any place, and at any time and it will prove beneficial to everyone.

Nepal has many places where you can uncover further truths through meditation.

Here is some information about the meditation centers:

1. Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Center, at Kamaladi Ganesthan, Kathmandu, Nepal, There are courses in Healing Meditation, weekly introductory meditation classes, guided meditation classes twice a week and Mandala workshops. On Saturdays Dharma teachings, video showings and residential Buddhist courses 2-3 times a month.

2. Kopan Monastery, north of Bouddha, Offers courses for 7 or 10 days, also month long courses. You can also visit for the day and pay for lunch.

3. Nepal Vipassana Center, City office: Kantipath, Kathmandu, Ph: 977-1-4250581. Budhanilkantha Vipassana Center, Kathmandu, Courses are held for 10 days, twice a month. Which involves the Noble Silence for the full ten days. There are no charges for the teachings but a donation for food and lodging is welcome if the student is satisfied.

4. The Panditarama Meditation Center in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha.