This event is part of the cycle of workshopsGrowing Through Accepting Who You Are and Freeing Yourself From the Ego and is the third and final part, the one on action. (But it is not necessary to have followed the previous workshops to follow this one)
Indeed, after having learned to identify the ego and develop self-acceptance, we need to know what actions will allow us to deepen and embody our understandings and support our path of liberation.
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
What is the depth of our link between body and mind? How to live it within the experience of meditation? How can we awaken the wisdom of the body in connection with the peace of the mind?
"When we practice mindfulness of the body, we gently begin to appreciate the fact that we have a body as the ground of our experience. It is a big step to come back to this love, to this pure wonder, to be alive.” – Tsoknyi Rinpoché
The coronavirus Covid-19 situation is creating a lot of uncertainty in France and around the world. You now have the opportunity to transform these difficult times into more positive ones by joining us live on Instagram and Facebook.
IN ENGLISH
Wise (De)confinement
Every other Wednesday from 7 to 7.45pm – Join Andy Karr, Lynn Friedman, Sébastien Reggiany, Javier Torales, Naomi Gassler, Karin Behrendt, Mary-Ellen Kelleher and Brian Corr live on Facebook. Through contemplation and practical advice, we will explore how to take care of ourselves, how to welcome all circumstances and how to open our hearts and strengthen our courage. Join us live here
IN FRENCH
Le corps confiné, l'esprit libre
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9.30 to 10am – Join Tenzin Jigme, Benoit Matton and Mary-Ellen Kelleher on Instagram for 30 minutes of guided meditation so you can start your day focusing on being together, relaxing and playing with the circumstances around us. We will practise calm abiding meditation as well as kindness and compassion for ourselves and others. Join us live here
Une bouffée de sagesse
Every other Thursday from 5.30 to 6.15pm – Join Tenzin Jigme, Odile de Simone, Sébastien Reggiany, Fred Chastelas, Mary-Ellen Kelleher, Pierre-Emmanuel and Dominique Hilly live on Facebook. Through contemplation and practical advice, we will explore how to take care of ourselves, how to welcome all circumstances and how to open our hearts and strengthen our courage. Join us live here
This day of meditation discovery will be held in the unique setting of Lerab Ling and is open to all. You will discover how meditation can release our natural confidence, compassion and creativity.
The basics and fundamentals of meditation will be presented in a comprehensive and accessible way. The day will be an opportunity to experience the practice for yourself, which you can then continue at home.
If you feel it is time to take a break from daily life and stresses, reconnect to nature, and recharge your batteries in a peaceful atmosphere, the packages below may be exactly what you need.
You can join us for:
A meditation break(open to everybody), to learn or deepen your practice of meditation with guidance, and in a group, or
A Practice Retreat for the Sangha either individual or in a group (for Rigpa students only) to get on with your personal practice and study.
Both options offer the support of experienced instructors, and access to study materials (book and video libraries). All this at your own pace, whilst taking advantage of the beautiful natural environment surrounding our retreat center and the company of the community.
Click on one of the packages below to get all the information.
Learn or deepen your practice of meditation in an environment that inspires rest, reflection and renewal
Located at the edge of the beautiful Grands Causses natural reserve, Lerab Ling offers everyone the opportunity to take a break from their busy daily lives, in a peaceful and sacred environment.
Everyday we hold two sessions of guided meditation, led by a team of qualified instructors. You also have access to a library of books and both audio and video teachings, located in a room dedicated to personal retreatants.
You cansee herehow a day in personal retreat is organised.
Please note – Thursdays are free days - you can enjoy the site of Lerab Ling and its beautiful natural environment at your own pace. All day long you have access to the meditation room and the library. You can also join the community for their daily practice if you wish.
Lerab Ling and its surroundings are also perfect for meditating outdoors and going for beautiful walks on the many hiking paths.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
> OPENING DATES
In 2022 - From 16 to 18 Dec In 2023 - From 27 to 29 Jan - From 17 Feb to 1 Mar - From 17 to 26 Mar - From 10 to 23 Apr - From 1 to 8 May - From 29 May to 9 June
The dates for the rest of the year will be available later.
Arrival days The Monday and Friday only from 11am and 2pm. You will be welcomed by one of the retreat instructors who will help you to settle in.
The minimum stay for a personal retreat is of two days and two nights. The personal retreats are not open during the summer.
Before registering for a personal retreat, please contact the Personal Retreat team to check availability.
Before you register it is important to contact the Personal Retreat team.
Children under 18yrs can join a personal retreat if they are accompanied by an adult.
This programme is not suitable for people with mental health condition. If you have a history of mental health imbalance, please contact to discuss the possibility of attending.
> FOR RIGPA STUDENTS
Practice Retreats for the Sangha are available for Rigpa students. They provide a special opportunity to deepen your personal practice in the unique environment of Lerab Ling. You will be supported by the guidance of experienced practitioners and have access to a wealth of study materials.
Rigpa students can also go toDzogchen Beara, Rigpa’s long-term retreat centre in Ireland, where special retreats on the practice of Ngöndro and Tsa-sum are offered.
MORE ABOUT MEDITATION BREAKS
> THE INSTRUCTOR TEAM
The morning meditation sessions are held by a team of experienced meditation instructors who regularly teach during events and courses held at Lerab Ling.
> MEDITATION AND STUDY ROOM
The Manjushri room located in the main temple is dedicated to personal retreatants and to their study and practice of meditation. It is equipped with a library of books and audio and/or video teachings on themes such as meditation, the fundamentals of Buddhism, healing, finding peace, overcoming depression, relationships and much more, to support you in your personal study.
> MEALS
Meals are served in the dining hall where you can eat with the community, this is a great opportunity to meet them!
Meals are mainly vegetarian and suitable for those following a vegan diet as well as for those with food allergies (gluten, dairy etc.)
> THE LERAB LING COMMUNITY
Lerab Ling is home to a thriving community of monastic and lay practitioners, who study and practice Buddhism on a daily basis, each at their own level. They also participate in the centre’s activities like welcoming visitors, preparing and holding events, responding to prayer requests and providing spiritual guidance. You can join them during their daily schedule of practices held in the temple.
> AROUND LERAB LING
The temple is located in the Lodévois-Larzac region at the edge of the Grands Causses natural reserve - 15mn by car from Le Caylar village and 20mn from Lodève town.
A DAY IN PERSONAL RETREAT
You wake up when you want!
7.30am – 9am: Breakfast
8am: Meditation room opens
9.30am – 11am: Guided Meditation Session with a qualified instructor, followed by group ‘question and answer’ sessions
Free Time
11.30am – 1pm: Lunch
Free time
3pm – 4.30pm: Meditation session with a member of the community
How to uncover the love and goodness within us - and be at peace with our experience
Dates: from 10 to 12 March
How do we reconcile ourselves with life as it is, rather than expecting it to be as we want it to be? We can sometimes experience so much inner resistance, refusal of what is, of what we are, always aspiring to be better or different... As if this would bring us happiness, so that our life could finally begin! But all this, in fact, cuts us off from ourselves, from others, from the world... And it takes us even further away from the well-being we are looking for.
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.
Unifying the Heart's Passion and the Heart of Dharma
Dates: from 4 to 5 March
We live complicated lives, navigating constant decisions, distracted by constant communications, and burdened by on-going concerns about this planet and its populations. The Buddhist teachings have undeniable power to transform our way of being, but we must integrate them as a force as we fulfill our responsibilities and our chosen activities.
Like many practitioners, Chagdud Khadro has worked to integrate the guidance of her teachers into domestic duties, relationships, and the issues arising in the centers that she directs. She will offer her insights and the advice she has gathered from others. In discussions, new methods may be gathered from the participants.
> REGISTRATION
> PRACTICAL INFO
START Saturday 4 March – 10am Check-in and pick-up badges: Friday 3 March: 4pm to 6pm Saturday 4 March: 9am to 9.45am END Sunday 5 March – 5pm
CONTRIBUTION to the event - €112 (Does not include accommodation and meals)
LANGUAGES Teachings: English Translation: French
TRANSPORT Friday 3 March From Lodève to Lerab Ling - Free bus service - Travel time 30mn Departure at 5.10pm from the bus stop in front of Lodève Tourist Office
Chagdud Khadro is the spiritual wife of His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche and has been his student for twenty-three years until the time of his passing. Chagdud Khadro has been upholding his legacy, supervising and guiding many projects such as the translation and publication of texts, developing an educational project and supporting spiritual care for the dying and their caregivers. During her time with Rinpoche, Chagdud Khadro received continuous training from him both in organizing dharma activities and teaching them. She is well known for the clarity and the modern and progressive ways in which she teaches meditation.
> FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our commitment is for everyone who wishes to come to Lerab Ling, to have access to our programmes, whatever their financial circumstances. We offer different options for those who are unable to pay the standard contribution.
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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...
