Exploring the mind, matter and the nature of reality

Dates: from 18 to 23 October

Drawing upon two of Andy Karr’s acclaimed books, Into the Mirror and Contemplating Reality, this retreat provides a welcome and accessible entry into classical Buddhist inquiry—bridging ancient insight with modern understanding. Through a unique combination of talks, guided contemplations, experiential exercises, and extensive sitting and walking meditation, together we will create a space where clarity, compassion, and genuine transformation can unfold.

Whether you’re new to Buddhist philosophy or seeking to deepen your existing practice, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of reality, a stronger connection to your inner wisdom, and tools to integrate these insights into daily life.

Come and discover the buddha nature that dwells within.

If you wish to stay for up to 3 extra days, take your time, contemplate and enjoy the Lerab Ling environment, please contact the registration team: registration@rigpa.org

PRACTICAL INFO

START Saturday 18 October – 10am
END Thursday 23 October – 1pm
END overstay Sunday 26 October – 9am  

CHECK-IN AND PICK-UP BADGES / KEYS
Friday 17 October: 2-6pm
Saturday 18 October: 9.00am – 9.45am
For arrivals after midday on Friday, please contact registration@rigpa.org

LANGUAGES 
Teachings: English
Translation: French

TRANSPORT
Monday 17 October
Shuttle : Lodève – Lérab Ling at 5.30pm

Andy Karr

Andy is a teacher, author, and photographer who offers a profound and penetrating vision of the dharma and the mind. He has studied and practiced the dharma for over fifty years under the guidance of great masters such as Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. He is the author of Into the Mirror: A Buddhist Journey through Mind, Matter, and the Nature of Reality and Contem… Read more...

Lily Ng

Lily Ng met Sogyal Rinpoche in London, whilst studying philosophy at university. She participated in Rigpa’s Three-year retreat at Lerab Ling and supported Rigpa’s study and practice programme until 2010. For the next six years, Lily studied at Rigpa Shedra, Nepal, followed by Tibetan studies at Esukhia, Dharamsala. She has participated in the Milinda teacher training programme since 2017; she is… Read more...

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE

7:30 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 – 12:00 Session 1
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
14:30 – 17:30 Session 2
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00 – 20:00 Session 3 (optional)