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 14, 21 & 28 October; 4 & 25 November; 2 & 9 December 2010
Open to everybody
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Nyung Nyes(8 Nyung-nes) from Saturday 2 October (5h) to Monday 18 October (9h)
(2 Nyung-nes) from Saturday 27 November (5h) to Wednesday 1 December (9h)
(4 Nyung-nes) from Sunday 26 December (5h) to Monday 3 January 2011 (9h)
The Nyung 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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Vajra Yogini self initiation & tsog offerings Sunday 3 October (8h30)
Monday 1 November (8h30) 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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Sutra readingFriday 8 October at 20h30 Fridays 5 & 26 November at 20h30 Fridays 3 & 10 December 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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Training in concentrationwith the Ven. Tony Lobsang
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October 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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Tara nightFriday 22 October (21h)
Friday 19 November (21h)
Friday 17 December (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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Lhapab Dutchen DayFriday 29 October This day is one of four particularly auspicious days inthe tinetan calendar during which virtuous acts are multiplied many times. Buddha Shakyamuni's descent from Toushita is celebrated. The day starts before dawn with mahayana precepts followed by sutra reading and collective practice in the gompa. At 17h30, liberating animals practice. At 20h30, Offering to the Spiritual Master (tib. Lama Chöpa). You may join us at any time of the day depending on your availability. Rens. et insc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Tsa-tsa practicewith Anila Peldreun (Michele) Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 October
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 November
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December
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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Intensive White Tara Practicewith Venerable Tony Lobsang
from Friday 12 to Thursday 18 November This intensive practice will give people an opportunity to pray for peace and harmony in the world, a long life for His Holiness the Dalaļ Lama and all our teachers. It is strongly advised to participate in all sessions. It is preferable, in doing this practice, to have taken the refuge vows and if possible, to have received an initiation of White Tara or at least, to have deep faith in the Buddha and his teachings.
Sessions : 6h, 10h30, 16h, 20h
Attendance is free
Reg. & Acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Intensive Medecine Buddha practicewith Venerable Tony Lobsang
from Monday 20 to Saturday 25 December It is strongly advised to participate in all sessions. It is preferable, in doing this practice, to have taken the refuge vows and if possible, to have received an initiation of Medecine Buddha or at least, to have deep faith in the Buddha and his teachings. sessions : Monday 10h, 16h30, 20h ; Tuesday to Friday 6h30, 10h, 16h30, 20h; Saturday 6h30, 10h
Attendance is free
Reg. & Acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Vajra Yogini retreatfrom 5 to 27 January 2011 Registration is indispensable and the retreat is strict. All participants should have received the Vajra Yogini initiation and be committed to accomplish the four daily sessions during the whole retreat. The retreat will finish will a fire puja on the 27 January. Attendance is free
Reg. & Acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Vajra Yogini self initiationFriday 28 JAnuary (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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Lamrim retreatwith venerable Ngeunga
from Saturday 8 January to Friday 4 February This retreat offers the possibility to sit, think and meditate on the entire graded path that leads to enlightenment. As instructed by Geshe Tenzin Dorje, if you can't manage to do the 28 jours, it is indispensable to start the retreat the 8 January and to pa rticipate at least until the 16 January. Attendance is free Reg. & Acc. : 05 63 58 17 22
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Yamantaka retreatfrom Saturday 5 to Tuesday 22 February Registration is indispensable and the retreat strict.
All participants must have received the complete initiation (tib. wang) of Yamantaka and be committed to accomplish the four daily sessions during the whole retreat.
The retreat will finish with a fire puja the 22 February.
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Yamantaka self initiation
Wednesday 23 February (14h30) Reserved soley for practitioners who, on retreat, have recited the 100 000 mantras and accomplished the Yamantaka fire puja
Please notify us if you are participating
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