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 meditation on a subject from the Graded Path to Enlightenment (tib. lam-rim) : please call for dates for Autumn/Winter 2009
During these evenings, after some short prayers designed to prepare our minds and invoke the inspiration of our teachers, we will take the time to quietly analyse, with respect to the order, each of the subjects of the Graded Path to Enlightenment (tib. lam-rim). We will learn how to transform our listening skills into contemplative wisdom and, even better, meditative wisdom. Making our mind become dharma in order to gain personal experience on the meditation subject .
Medecine Buddha practice : please call for dates in Autumn/Winter 2009
This practice is extremely powerful for purifying negative actions, lhealing and the elimination of the three poisons : ignorance, aversion, attachement, the mental delusions from which physical illness manifests, such as cancer, depression, etc. It is also very useful regarding problems linked to the law or justice, to end violence, to finish projects or to help us realize the stages of the path. Lama Zopa Rinpoché adivises accompanying this practice with generous offerings. If you wish, you can come a little earlier with your personal offerings (food, flowers, light, incense...).
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Sutra readingFriday 16, 23, 30 October, 6, 13, 20 November, 4, 18 December 2009 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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Tsa-tsa practicewith Anila Peldreun (Michele)
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2009
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2009
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December 2009
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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Eight Nyung NyeFrom Saturday 24 October (5h) to Monday 9 November (9h) 2009
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 :
Saturday 24 Oct., Monday 26, Wednesday 28, Friday 30, Sunday 1st Nov., Tuesday 3, Thursday 5, Saturday 7.
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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Lhapab Dutchen DayMonday 9 November This day is one of the four days in the Tibetan calendar which are particularly beneficail and during which merits from virtuous acts are multiplied : the descent of Buddha Shakyamuni from Tushita is celebrated. At 17h, freeing animals practice. At 20h30, Offering to the Spiritual Master practice (tib. Lama Chöpa).
You can join us at any time during the day.
Rens. et insc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Training in concentrationwith the Ven. Tony Lobsang
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December 2009
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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Intensive Medecine Buddha practice From 24th to 28th December 2009
"Prayers to the Medecine Buddha are powerful and lead to a rapid success not only in the field of healing but also in other activities... Due to the power of their compassion and their altruistic wish to benefit others, if we do the recitation and meditation of the Medecine Buddha and ask for help, our efforts will be crowned with success."
Extract from La Guérison Ultime, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Ed. Vajra Yogini
It is not necessary to have received the Medecine Buddha initiation but it is preferable to have taken refuge or have heart-felt faith in the Buddha and his teachings.
Times : 6h30-10h-16h30-20h
Attendance is free
Reg. & acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Lamrim retreatFrom Monday 4th to Sunday 31 January 2010 This retreat offers the possibility to sit, reflect and meditate on the entire graded path that leads to enlightenment, the path followed by all the buddhas. As instructed by Geshe Tenzin Dorje, if you cannot do the entire 28 days, it is nevertheless necessary to start the retreat the 4 January and to participate at least until the 12 January. The retreat is guided by Sixte Vinçotte from 4 to 17 January. Attendance is free
Reg. & acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Vajra Yogini retreatFrom Saturday 9 (18h) to Sunday 31 January Registration is required and the retreat is strict. All participants should have received the Vajra Yogini initiation and should be committed to undertake the four daily sessions for the entire retreat. The retreat is guided by Marie Henry.
Attendance is free
Reg. & acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Yamantaka RetreatFrom Tuesday 2 (18h) to Thursday 18 February (or Friday 19) Registration is required and the retreat is strict. All participants should have received the complete Yamantaka initiation (tib. wang) and should be committed to undertake the four daily sessions for the entire retreat. The retreat is guided Michel Henry. Attendance is free
Reg. & acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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