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French Festival 2025: The energy of a positive mind

Date

18-23 April 2025

Teacher

Gen-la Dekyong

Guèn-la Kelsang Dékyong
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Festival theme

When we encounter obstacles in our daily lives or difficulties in our spiritual practice, we ask ourselves again and again how to find a real solution. When we encounter such obstacles, we look for a special method to overcome them and give new impulse to our lives. 
At this national festival, we will have the great honour of welcoming Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition. Gen-la Dekyong will give the transmission blessing of Buddha White Tara, the Buddha of long life, merit and wisdom, and give teachings on the practice of the seven limbs in the context of our daily lives. 
This practice is the special method we need to overcome our obstacles and give great strength to our mind. It contains three essential aspects: purifying negative karma, accumulating merit (or virtuous karma, the source of the fulfilment of our wishes and in particular our spiritual wishes), and receiving of blessings (a spiritual energy that acts as an engine and accelerator of our inner development).

If we understand this practice correctly and use it skilfully in our daily lives, we will find a life so rich in meaning that it would be hard to imagine such a positive change at the moment! Practising together, in the peaceful and inspiring atmosphere of KMC France, and under the gentle and powerful blessings of White Tara, will therefore bring very great benefits to our lives, both materially and spiritually. Not to mention all the wonderful people we’ll have the opportunity to meet!

Schedule (Uptdated March 24th)

This schedule is given for information purpose. It might be ajusted.

FRIDAY
From 3pm: Opening of registration
6.15-7.15pm: Diner
8-9.30: Introduction with Gen-la Dekyong

SATURDAY
9-10am: Meditation with Gen Konchog
11am-1pm: Empowerment with Gen-la Dekyong
1.30-2.30pm: Lunch
4.30-6pm: Teaching with Gen-la Dekyong
6.15-7.15pm: Diner
8.15-9.15pm: Wishfulfilling Jewel with tsog

SUNDAY
9-10am: Meditation with Gen Konchog
11-12.30am: Teaching with Gen-la Dekyong
1-2pm: Lunch
4.30-6pm: Teaching with Gen-la Dekyong
6.15-7.15pm: Diner
8.15-9.15pm: Wishfulfilling Jewel with tsog

MONDAY (pause in the afternoon)
9-10am: Meditation with Gen Konchog
11-12.30am:
Teaching with Gen-la Dekyong
1-2pm:
Lunch
2-5pm:
Volunteering – Take down part 1
6.15-7.15pm: Diner
8.15-9.30pm: 1st session of the retreat with Gen Eupame

TUESDAY
9-10.15pm: 2nd session of the retreat with Gen Eupame
11.30-12.45pm: 3rd session of the retreat with Gen Eupame
1-2pm: Lunch
5-6.15pm:
4th session of the retreat with Gen Eupame
6.30-7.15pm: Diner
8.15-9.30pm: 5th session of the retreat with Gen Eupame

WEDNESDAY
9-10.15pm: 6th session of the retreat with Gen Eupame
11.30-12.45pm: 7th session of the retreat with Gen Eupame
1-2pm: Lunch
2-5pm: Volunteering – Take down part 2

Cost

Fees are given as information. The actual fees will be thos in your booking cart.

Clic on the rooms to see pictures
Whole festival
From Friday (before diner) to Wednesday (after lunch)
**Lodge (up to 4 people)¹
797,69€
**Single ensuited room
519,67€
** Single room w/ shared bathroom
474,17€
**Double ensuited room¹
625,82€
**Double room w/ shared bathroom¹
555,05€
***Triple room w/ shared bathroom¹
544,94€
**Dormitory
329,50€
**Camping
290,35€
**Shared room¹
271,75€
Off site
247,05€
Streaming
184€ / 140€*

This flat rate includes:

  • full board (if you are off site, it doesn’t include the breakfast),
  • tourist tax,
  • teachings.

It is not possible to deduct options from this package (e.g. if you do not take one of the meals, they are still counted in the package). The return shuttle to Ecommoy train station at the beginning and end of your stay is free of charge.

¹ For all bookings in a lodge, double room or shared room, it is necessary to make one booking per person: only one person can book the accommodation required. If you wish to add more people to the same accommodation, you will need to make another Shared room booking for each additional person, in order to register them for meals and lessons, indicating the name of the room-mate who has booked the accommodation.

* Reduced rate for anyone with financial difficulties.

** On-site accommodation: evening sessions are free.

Teacher

General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition and Principal Teacher at KMC Manjushri in England, Gen-la Dekyong studied and practised with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years. Gen-la Dekyong is a Kadampa Buddhist nun and a powerful teacher with a deep understanding of the problems we face in this modern world and how we can solve them by developing the capacities of our mind through meditation and spiritual practice. Gen-la Dekyong teaches at major events around the world and is highly regarded for her ability to touch people’s hearts by showing how the Buddha’s teachings are directly relevant to their daily lives. The title ‘Gen-la’ is a respectful title traditionally given to teaching monks and nuns who are the spiritual directors or deputy spiritual directors of the New Kadampa Tradition.

Can I join?

This event is open and accessible to all: you don’t need to have practiced meditation, received teachings or be a Buddhist to attend.

If you have any questions about the theme, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Can I come with children?

Yes, a video link will be setted for families and there will be organized activities for children.

How to come in KMC France?

Adress : Château de Segrais, route de Téloché, 72220 Saint-Mars d’Outillé.
Follow this link to see the different options for coming to KMC France (in French).

Is there other possibilities to book a room in the surroundings?

Yes, you’ll find a list below. Note that the French festival takes place at the same time as the 24h of Le Mans motorcycle race, so many accommodations may be fully booked. We’ve checked the list below and will update it as we go along.

Indoors accomodation are still available!

The empowerment will be live streamed only. Teachings, meditations and prayers will be live streamed and will be availbele to watch later until Friday 2nd May.

Possibilities to book a room around KMC France

Airbnb
https://www.airbnb.fr/

Site de la communauté de communes
https://www.cc-sudestmanceau.fr/tourisme/dormir/

Auberge de Mulsanne, Hôtel Arbor – Rooms still available the 20th March
http://www.auberge-mulsanne.fr
Route de Tours – 72230 Mulsanne (à 15 minutes du CMK en voiture – 8 km)
Tél. +33(0)2 43 39 18 90
112.50€ la chambre pour une personne
135€ la chambre pour deux personnes
Petit déjeuner 8 €

Hôtel Restaurant Ibis Style Le Mans Sud Mulsanne – Rooms still available the 20th March
https://all.accor.com/hotel/A8Q1/index.fr.shtml
Rue des Pins – 72230 Mulsanne (à 15 minutes du CMK en voiture – 8 km)
Tél. +33(0) 2 43 77 33 77
Fax +33(0)2 43 77 43 00
Email : lemans.mulsanne@kyriad.fr

Chambres d’hôtes Le champ de la ferme – Rooms still available the 20th March
https://www.chambres-hotes.fr/chambres-hotes_le-champ-de-la-ferme_saint-gervais-en-belin_33295.htm
114 Route des Augeraies, 72220 Saint-Gervais-en-Belin
Tél. 06 48 48 40 82

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