Satsang
25 April, 3.00 - 4.30 pm Bring your questions, connect with like-minded people, and be inspired by the experiences of the monastic residents. The Satsang is led by the dedicated temple team on site. We look forward to seeing you :-)
New moon kumbum puja
18 April, 12 pm (noon) On new moon days we celebrate special kumbum pujas to Somaskanda Murti and to Meru, a geometrical structure - a yantra - representing the Divine Mother, and to our outdoors Lord Ganesh. The rituals start with a havan outside then continuing inside the temple. [...]
Swiss Lakes Challenge
12 September Fifteen kilometres. A dozen turquoise lakes. Nine hundred metres of ascent. One very good reason. Join us on an unforgettable fundraising hike in aid of Skanda Vale Hospice Time: 9:00am Venue: Jöriseen, Swiss Alps (nr Davos) On Saturday 12 September, we’re heading deep into to the Alps for a sponsored mountain hike [...]
Retreat: Exploring the nature of the Divine
Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July What is the Divine — and how do we meet it within ourselves? In this retreat, we will explore together one of the deepest questions of spiritual life. Through devotion, silent contemplation, and discourse, we will inquire into the nature of the Divine — beyond concepts, towards direct experience. [...]
Monthly Satsang
Saturday, 25 April, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 22 August, 24 October 3.00 - 5.30 pm Our monthly satsang takes place every Saturday afternoon before the full moon puja — and we'd love to have you there! Bring your questions, meet fellow seekers, and draw inspiration from the stories and insights of our [...]
Easter
Good Friday service: 03 April, 3:30 pm Easter: Saturday, 04 April, 11:45 pm Sunday service: 05 April, 7:00 pm Celebrate Easter at Somaskanda Ashram and experience the power of Christ not only in the temple but also in the surrounding early spring nature. Good Friday service: 18 [...]
Rama Navami
26 March, 12 pm (noon) Celebrate Lord Rama's birthday at Somaskanda Ashram.
Two Peaks Challenge
Supporting Skanda Vale Hospice We Did It – Together! What an adventure! Our target was £10,000 – and thanks to the amazing support of 211 donors, we raised more than that. This was made possible by 14 fundraisers – from Switzerland, Holland, Germany, the UK, and Wales. Some were seasoned hikers, others [...]
Open day
During our Day of Open Doors, visitors enjoyed insights into the daily life and spiritual background of Somaskanda Ashram. Flowers, music, film showings, snacks and delicious food were a treat for the senses and made it easy to experience our [...]
Satsang
25 April, 3.00 - 4.30 pm Bring your questions, connect with like-minded people, and be inspired by the experiences of the monastic residents. The Satsang is led by the dedicated temple team on site. We look forward to seeing you :-)