Come and discover meditation at the Dechen Chöling Shambhala Centre, near Limoges. This programme is free of charge and open to all, on the first Sunday of each month, from 10am to 5pm.

The programme is taught by an experienced meditation instructor. Participants who have never meditated before will receive meditation instruction. Meditators of all levels as well as Dechen Chöling staff, are welcome.

This day is coordinated by two volunteers from our local meditation group. Teachings and instruction are given in French. If you require translation into English, please inquire at [email protected]

Programme

The day is a mixture of meditation, presentations by the meditation instructor and group discussion.

• Morning: instruction and practice, questions and discussion
• Afternoon: zittende meditatie, contemplative practice, walking meditation in the grounds of the chateau.

Topics for the first quarter of 2024: Teachings for the first three months of 2024 will cover Level 2 of the Shambhala Teachings, entitled “Genuine Heart of Sadness”.

Januari 7 – Catherine Eveillard

Februari 4 – Herb Elsky

Maart 3 – Tessa Racine

When we practice sitting quietly and following our breath, we enter into direct contact with our heart. By letting ourselves be just as we are, we begin to experience true friendliness towards ourselves.

Lunch

You are cordially invited to have lunch at the centre, at the price of 14€. If you wish to have lunch with us, please register at least two days in advance at the link provided below.

Donations to the centre are also welcome.

Praktische informatie

Schema: arrive Sunday morning at 9:45 am to start session at 10 ben. Lunch at the centre is served at 12:30. This is optional and costs €14 (please register below). The afternoon session starts at 2:15 p.m, and the programme ends at 5 p.m.

Venue: The Dechen Chöling Meditation Centre is located in Saint-Yrieix-sous-Aixe (le Mas Marvent), about a 20-minute drive from Limoges.

Meer informatie: contact Nathalie Chautard: [email protected]

There is also a weekly open meditation at Dechen Chöling on Friday evenings from 8 pm naar 9 p.m (also free of charge).

Registratie

Places for the programme are limited to 30 mensen. Om te registreren, vul dan onderstaand formulier in.

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