Lerab Ling - MEDITATION

Calm and Clear, 8-11 November 2025

CALM AND CLEAR

4 days in silence, for a profound experience of meditation

Dates :from 8 to 11 November

Awakening our mind: a transformative meditation retreat

Whatever our level of meditation, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to explore the depth of meditation in the serene and sacred atmosphere of Lerab Ling. We will then be able to get in touch with the qualities of peace and clarity in our mind.

Please note - This event is offered in french only > Go to the french page

Coming to Lerab Ling by Bicycle

COMING TO LERAB LING BY BICYCLE

Lerab Ling is a partner of Accueil Vélo

To all our cycling friends: feel free to comeand visit the temple or its esplanade. You can also simply come and have a coffee or a cool drink on our shady terrace, with a view of the valley in which the temple is located.
We are located on the beautiful N.13 loop, on the edge of the Regional Natural Park of the Haut Languedoc.

As the temple is a lively place with many activities, please check our opening days and times on this page before coming.

We have been awarded the "Accueil Vélo" label and offer a personalised welcome to people on two wheels. We have a level parking area for bikes.

OUR EQUIPMENT

  • parking for bicycles
  • possibility to recharge your battery
  • repair kit and pump

BICYCLE LOOP N°13: COL DU PERTHUS AND CIRQUE DE LABEIL FROM LODÈVE

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MEDITATION BREAK AND PRACTICE RETREATS

MEDITATION BREAKS & PRACTICE RETREATS

Meditate, practice and recharge your batteries in the middle of nature

If you feel the need to take a break from your daily life and stresses, it may be time to reconnect with nature and recharge your batteries in a peaceful atmosphere.

In the unique spiritual environment of Lerab Ling, we offer you the opportunity to experience:

You can join us for:

  • a meditation break (open to all) to learn to meditate or deepen your practice. 
  • a sangha practice retreat (for Rigpa students only) to advance your practice and personal study.

In both cases, you will have the support of experienced instructors to guide you, and have access to a library and video teachings to further your study.

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MEDITATION BREAKS

MEDITATION BREAKS

Taking time out to recharge your batteries at your own pace

Meditation breaks are moments for yourself, to take a break and find your inner peace.

Meditation is at the heart of meditation breaks. Open to all, they give you the chance to learn or deepen your understanding of this practice in the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We offer two group sessions a day, guided by experienced instructors, and have a temple room, including a library and media centre, at your disposal.

On a 140-hectare site in the heart of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, Lerab Ling’s environment offers us the opportunity to immerse ourselves in unspoilt nature and to enjoy a spiritual place of calm and serenity.

The site inspires rest, discovery and renewal, and is conducive to outdoor meditation and nature walks, with many hiking trails.

Meditation breaks are guided in French only. > go to the French page

Meditation Day

MEDITATION DAY

Free entry

Dates: 4 October & 15 November

You will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the benefits of meditation, as it is transmitted at its source in Tibetan Buddhism. It can unleash our natural confidence, compassion and creativity.

This day, open to all, is an introduction to meditation and is held in the magnificent setting of Lerab Ling. The basics and fundamentals of meditation will be presented in a comprehensive and accessible way.

This event is held in French only >Go to the french page

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REGULAR COURSES

REGULAR COURSES

All courses are only in French

Led by experienced instructors, a variety of courses are given at Lerab Ling throughout the year. Whether you're looking to learn meditation for the first time, deepen your meditation practice, learn more about compassion and Buddhism, or better support a loved one going through difficult times, you will find what you need.

All our course are held in FrenchGo to the French page for more info and to register.

Serenity Weekend Getaway

SERENITY WEEKEND GETAWAY

Take a breath!

Dates: 3-5 and 17-19 October (Registration will open soon)

The serenity getaway weekend at Lerab Ling is a rejuvenating break, with no constraints, in a unique spiritual environment. You'll be immersed in unspoilt nature, surrounded by forests, meadows and hills. Naomi, your hostess, will tell you the amazing story of Lerab Ling, show you around the temple - one of the most beautiful in Europe, an authentic masterpiece of Tibetan sacred art - guide you in meditation and take you for walks in the surrounding area.

THE PLACE

Lerab Ling is one of Europe's leading centres for the study and practice of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Under the patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lerab Ling is a living monastery, home to a community of monastic and lay members. The temple is also home to unique Tibetan art, including a 7-metre-high statue of the Buddha.

Lerab Ling is ideally situated in the heart of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park, close to the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park. Since its creation in 1991, the Lerab Ling community has been taking care of the flora and fauna, making Lerab Ling a unique place where nature is preserved over 140 hectares.

MEALS AND ACCOMMODATION

On the evening of your arrival, you will share a meal with Naomi. Other meals are taken in the dining room, which is shared with the community. The cuisine is simple, mainly vegetarian, with a vegan and gluten-free option. Whenever possible, produce is sourced from Lerab Ling's own vegetable garden or from local producers. Most are organic and in season.

As far as accommodation is concerned, we offer two types of accommodation close to the temple. The choice is yours. Bed linen and towels are provided.

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The studios,
with their spacious rooms and views of the temple, lake and valley, include a private bathroom, and a kitchenette.




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The forest rooms
are located in three small 3-storey wooden towers. The rooms are comfortable, and a bathroom may be shared with another room.

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    Please register 36 hours before the event at the latest

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    ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES
    Arrival on the 1st day, between 2 pm and 7 pm
    (check-in and pick-up badges and keys)
    Departure at your convenience the afternoon of the last day

    CONTRIBUTION all inclusive (excluding tourist tax)

    For one person
    Forest room: €204
    Studio: €270

    For 2 people
    Forest room: €290
    Studio: €370

    For 3 or 4 people, contributions depend on the accommodation chosen.

    LANGUAGES 
    French, English, German

NAOMI, YOUR HOSTESS

Fred IconNaomi will be your hostess throughout the weekend and will be happy to make your stay at Lerab Ling as enjoyable as possible. She will adapt to your needs and answer any questions you may have.

Naomi is a writer, long-time meditator and Rigpa teacher. She trained extensively with Sogyal Rinpoche, author of the spiritual classic 'The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying'. Naomi grew up in Innsbruck, Austria. She studied physics and mathematics and obtained her doctorate from Northeastern University in Boston, USA. In 1997, she moved to Lerab Ling and has been working ever since, translating and relaying ancient Buddhist wisdom to the Western world. She is passionate about transmitting the teachings on incorporating the activities of daily life onto one's own spiritual path, called 'Practical Wisdom’.

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

Friday

  • 14:00 - 19:00 - Arrival, pick-up of keys, settling into your accommodation
  • 20:00 - Dinner with your hostess, in a small group

Saturday

  • 07:30 - 09:00 Breakfast
  • 10:00 - 11:30 Visiting the temple and learning about meditation
  • 11:30 - 13:00 Lunch
  • Afternoon at leisure
  • From 17:30 - Dinner

Sunday

  • 07:30 - 09:00 Breakfast
  • 10:00 - 11:30 Walk in the forest, accompanied by your hostess
  • 11:30 - 13:00 - Lunch
  • Afternoon at leisure
  • Departure at your convenience

4 GOOD REASONS TO SPEND A SERENE GETAWAY AT LERAB LING

  • Take time for yourself
  • Relax through meditation and walks in the forest
  • Free your mind
  • Recharge your batteries

PREPARE FOR YOUR STAY

Everything you need to know before you come

How to find us

Lerab Ling, L'Engayresque, 34650 Roqueredonde, France
Telephone: +33 (0)4 67 88 46 00
GPS: 43.800248,3.237998



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Lerab Ling, L’Engayresque
34650 Roqueredonde, France

Email – lerab.ling@rigpa.org
Telephone  +33 (0) 467 88 46 00

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Lerab Ling, under the patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, is one of the main centres preserving the authentic study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism. Founded in 1991...

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