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French Festival 2025: The energy of a positive mind

Date
18-23 April 2025
Teacher
Gen-la Dekyong

Festival theme
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
|
**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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