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Meditation and Inner Freedom with Gelong Thubten

February 6 - 8, 2026

Södermanlands län, Sweden

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Hosted By

Carl Lindeborg

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2 nights, 3 days

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15 person retreat

Highlights

  • This retreat offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from Gelong Thubten, one of the UK’s most influential teachers of meditation & mindfulness

  • A 3-day deep-dive into Buddhist practices and philosophy, turning our difficulties into fearless steps on our spiritual journey

  • This retreat is for people who have done a retreat before, or have been meditating regularly

  • This transformative retreat will take place at Lindeborgs Eco Retreat, a serene and eco-conscious space for reflection, personal growth, and healing

Details

Led by Gelong Thubten, this retreat is an invitation to deepen your relationship with meditation, refining what you already practice. While rooted in familiar foundations, the teachings will introduce fresh methods drawn from the Tibetan tradition, offering new perspectives and tools for inner transformation. Through a skillful blend of teaching and silent practice, we’ll explore how ancient wisdom can illuminate our modern lives. We will focus on an 11th Century Tibetan text called The Four Dharmas of Gampopa, which contains powerful instructions for transforming our meditation practice into a journey to inner freedom and liberation. The main themes will be: - How to deepen our commitment to daily meditation practice - The cultivation of compassion - Training in profound wisdom, using visualisation techniques from the Buddhist teachings on Tantra.

Location

Södermanlands län, Sweden

Vrena is a quaint village in Sweden, nestled within the scenic landscapes of Södermanland County. Known for its serene rural charm, Vrena offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The village is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and pristine lakes, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and those seeking outdoor adventures such as hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. Vrena's close-knit community is characterized by its warm hospitality and rich cultural traditions, often showcased in local events and gatherings. The area is steeped in history, with nearby historical sites and traditional Swedish architecture adding to its allure. Vrena provides a tranquil setting for relaxation and exploration, offering visitors a chance to experience the authentic beauty and culture of the Swedish countryside.

Venue

Lindeborgs Eco Retreat

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Welcome to our 74-hectare ecological regenerative farm, a haven for diverse ecosystems. Nestled by a serene lake and surrounded by lush fields, meadows, and forests, our farm is a picturesque sanctuary. We cultivate berries, fruits, and vegetables, produce biochar, implement biological water treatment, harness solar energy, and offer a natural swimming pool. Our innovative agricultural practices include small-scale sheep and chicken farming, natural beekeeping, flower beds, permaculture, and a forest garden. Our Eco Barn, a climate-positive building, houses a farm-to-table kitchen, accommodations for overnight stays, conference facilities, a yoga space, and a sauna. Our heating system employs a unique pyrolysis process, using forest biomass to produce heat and biochar. This method not only warms our buildings but also reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide. Staying with us is directly climate-positive, helping to lower your CO2 footprint.

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Pool

Pool

Garden

Garden

Sauna

Sauna

Towels

Towels

Free Parking

Free Parking

Shower

Shower

Hairdryer

Hairdryer

BBQ Grill

BBQ Grill

Bathroom

Bathroom

Accommodation

Shared double room (mixed)

Private room for 1

$1,165 USD total

Single "Tiny Nature Cabin"

Private room for 2

$1,047.50 USD / person

Single "Tiny Nature Cabin"

Private room for 1

$1,325 USD total

Retreat Access without Accommodation

For those who prefer to handle their own lodging arrangements

$995 USD total

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Lindeborgs Eco Retreat is beautifully situated at the end of the road, surrounded by lake and forest, outside of Nyköping, 120 kilometers from Stockholm. With innovative agriculture and vegetable gardens, beekeeping, flower meadows, biochar production and a biological water treatment system, we work to create a vibrant and healthy system for life in all its forms. Here you can unwind in a peaceful, beautiful and sustainable environment. Exhale, lower your shoulders and take in the calm. Sleep well in our organic beds, surrounded by natural materials. ​ Enjoy nature at your door step, the forest and walks, and a sauna with a mile-long view of the lake. The eco-pool attracts a dip in the summer and for the brave also in the winter. Welcome to be inspired in our gardens and varied plantations, visit the sheep and cuddle with our three friendly cats.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Organic · Nut Allergy Friendly

At Lindeborgs Eco Retreat we create holistic experiences of organic, locally grown and locally sourced ingredients. All meals are vegetarian, freshly prepared by the retreat's own chef and served in the orangery where guests are greeted by lush gardens and a crackling fire that warms on chilly evenings.

Schedule

Led by Gelong Thubten, this retreat is an invitation to deepen your relationship with meditation, refining what you already practice. While rooted in familiar foundations, the teachings will introduce fresh methods drawn from the Tibetan tradition, offering new perspectives and tools for inner transformation. Through a skillful blend of teaching and silent practice, we’ll explore how ancient wisdom can illuminate our modern lives. The retreat will be a combination of teaching, practice and time for reflection, with helpful instructions for maintaining a strong, daily meditation practice, the transformation of negative emotions and how to become of true benefit to others.

Testimonials

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I have taken some meditation courses before and this is by far the best explanation of meditation I have ever had. Thubten led beautiful meditation practices and incredibly informational sessions, great retreat!

Liliana, Sweden

I went into this retreat knowing the science: how meditation affects the brain, reduces cortisol while releasing oxytocin, and supports the cardiovascular system. I came out realising that meditation is more than a stress reduction tool. It is a way of being, of seeing, of living.

Natalia, Germany

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Host

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Carl Lindeborg

Sweden

Carl Lindeborg is a teacher, author, and retreat leader dedicated to inner transformation and conscious living. As the founder of Lindeborgs Eco Retreat in Sweden, he creates spaces where meditation, ...

2 languages

English and Svenska

Teaching for 8 months

Joined Insight Timer in Jun 2025

What's Included

Accommodation (for retreat participants with accommodation)

Meals

All program points

VAT

Not Included

Transportation/travel expenses

Travel insurance

Other personal expenses

FAQs

Guest requirements

  • This retreat is for people who have done a retreat before, or have been meditating regularly. The teachings provide a grounding in some of the most essential points of Buddhist philosophy and practice, but are suitable for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.