Practices and retreats
Thursdays at the Institute : evenings of practice and meditation at 20h
For those who are free one evening a week and who wish to learn how to meditate or strengthen their wish to meditate, or simply get a taste of it, the Institute now proposes a weekly evening of practice and meditation. The energy of group pratice can not only be a help but also multiplies the benefits of virtuous action.
Guided meditations
Thursdays 11 & 18 March, 1st, 15 & 29 April, 6 & 20 May, 3, 10, 17 & 24 June
Open to everybody
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Sutra readingFridays 12, 19, 26 March at 20h30
Fridays 2, 9, 30 Aprill at 20h30
Fridays 7, 14, 28 May at 20h30
Fridays 4, 11, 18, 25 June at 20h30
These evenings offer the reading aloud of one of the sutras transmitted by Buddha Shakyamuni : The Diamons Sutra, The Sutra of the Supreme Golden Light or the Sangatha Sutra.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche often advises their reading which he considers as very powerful and beneficial, especially for elimininating obstacles and for contributing to world peace.
Times : 20h30
Attendance is free
Info : 05 63 58 17 22
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Nyung Nyesfrom Saturday 20 March (5h) to Wednesday 24 March (9h)
from Tuesday 20 April (5h) to Saturday 24 April (9h)
from Tuesday 11 May (5h) to Thursday 27 May (9h)
from Tuesday 22 June (5h) to Saturday 26 June (9h)
The Nyoung Nye is an intensive purification practice of negative karma accumulated by the body, speech and mind.
It is possible to participate in one complete Nyung Nye as well as several. Sessions start at 5h in the morning :
Accomodation : 3 nights + meals (1 lunch + 1 full breakfast) : 30 euros dormitory (non members 35 euros), 45 euros double bedroom (non members 55 euros).
Attendance is free
Reg. and Acc.: 05 63 58 17 22
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Tsa-tsa practicewith Anila Peldreun (Michele) Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 May
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June
The making of tsa-tsas, small plaster figures representing various buddhas, is one of the traditional tibetan buddist art forms. Their creation is accompanied by a particular pratice that combines visualisation, prayers and mantra recitations.
As with the creation of statues and stupas, it is said that this practice enables one to accumulate numerous merits (positive energy) that are necessary for our spiritual development. This course is devoted to tsa-tsa painting (bring painting material).
Please register before. Open to all.
Times : 10h-13h and 14h30-18h
Attendance is free
Reg. and Acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Vajra Yogini self initiation Sunday 28 March (14h30) Reserved for practioners who, in retreat, have recited 100 000 mantras and done the Vajra Yogini fire puja. Please register in advance (registration is indispensable).
Reg. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Tara nightFriday 16 April (21h)
Friday 16 July (21h) We begin at 21h with a Tara practice, followed by four sessions duing which we recite the Praise to 21 Tara prayer whilst prostrating and circunambulating. Tea breaks are scheduled between sessions. Times : from 21h to 6h in the morning
Attendance is free
Reg. and Acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Training in concentrationwith the Ven. Tony Lobsang
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 May 2010
It is impossible for the untrained mind to stay concentrated on an object, even for a minute. Dispersion and distractions often become the cause of incidents, conflicts and misunderstandings. The mind jumps from one thought to another like a monkey on a branch, incapable of experiencing the balanced state of peace and calm that we wish for. Venerable Tony will explain how to improve our concentration. Guided meditations will help us to familiarize ourselves with this method which can become a daily practice. Sessions start at : Saturday 9h30, 11h30, 15h, 17h, 20h30.
Sunday 6h30, 9h30, 11h30, 15h, 17h.
Attendance is free
Reg. & acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Yamantaka self initiationSunday 23 May (14h30)
Reserved for practioners who, in retreat, have recited 100 000 mantras and done the Yamantaka fire puja. Please register in advance (registration is indispensable).
Reg. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Sakadawa celebration Thursday 27 May Today we celebrate the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni, during which all actions (karma) are multiplied by a million. It is therefore advised, more than usual, to refrain from negative actions and to do as many positive acionss as possible towards the three Three Gems and all beings. The day will begin before dawn with the Mahayana precepts during the first session of the 8 nyung-nyes and will be followed by the reading of a sutra and a group practice in the gompa.
At 17h, animall liberation pratice. At 20h30, the rituel of the Inseparability of the Guru and Chenrezig, composed by His Holiness the Dalaï Lama, for by tsog).
You can join us at any moment of the day, depending on your availability. Reg.. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Meditations on the Graduated Pathwith Sixte Vinçotte
from Saturday 10 to Thursday 15 Julyt These six days of guided meditation offer the possibility to sit, think, discuss, and meditate on the entire graduated path to liberation, the path taken by all the buddhas. Session times : please call (first session Saturday at 10h). Attendance is free Reg. and acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Intensive mind training practice in one sessionwith Venerable Tony Lobsang
from Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 July Using a text composed by Chim Namkha Drak and commented on by Geshe Loden in 2009, venerable Tony will guide us through the methods which will help our mind to turn from its egocentric attitude, and to develop a mind based on kindness, transforming unfavourable conditions on the path into the path of liberation.
Sessions : please call (first session, Tuesday 27 at 10h)
Attendance is free
Reg. and acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Vipassana and Mahamoudra retreatwith Venerable Antonio Satta
from Thursday 19 (17h) to Monday 30 August (9h)
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from Thursday 19 August (17h) to Thursday 9 September (9h) The first 10 days of the retreat will be centered on the vipassana practice and will have as their basis, the practice of silence and the four foundations of mindfulness. The intention is to put the accent on vigilence and discipline that no book can ever teach us. During the second half of the retreat, Venerable Antonio will guide us through the Mahamudra view. It is possible to participate in the first 10 days only. However, those who wish to participate in the 10 days of Mahamudra view must necessarily participate in the 10 Vipassana days. The retreat will be guided in English with a simultaneous translation in French (please bring FM radios, batteries and headphones). Sitting and walking meditations alternate throughout the day.
Retreatants are asked to participate in all sessions and to respect total silence during the entire retreat. A registration form is available at the Intitute's reception office or by sending us an email (institut.vajra.yogini@wanadoo.fr) Registration will be validated by Venerable Antonio and the Institute. Attendance is free
Full board for 10 days : 150 € camping, 180 € dormitory, 240 € double bedroom, 290 € single bedroom.
Full board for 20 days : 280 € camping, 340 € dormitory, 460 € double bedroom, 560 € single bedroom.
Reg. and acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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