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Post-spring festival retreat 2026

Date

30 May – 3rd June

Teacher

Gen Kelsang Tonglam

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Theme of the retreat

Buddha Amitayus is the embodiement of the life force, merit, and wisdom of all Buddhas. By relying on him through the The Yoga of Buddha Amitayus sadhana, we receive special blessings to temporarily increase our lifespan, merit, and wisdom. Ultimately, this practice will enable us to accomplish immeasurable long life, the vajra body, immeasurable merit, enlightenment, and immeasurable wisdom, clear light.

During this post-festival retreat, we will engage in the sadhana of Buddha Amitayus and will also have the opportunity to meditate on the very blessed instructions of Geshe Langri Tangpa’s Eight Verses of Training the Mind, according to the instructions of the International Spring Festival.

We will have the very special opportunity to receive Gen Kelsang Tonglam for this post-festival retreat. A very privileged opportunity to benefit from his many years of experience and sincere practice!

This retreat will be guided in English with simultaneous translation into French.

This retreat is open to those who have received the transmission of the blessings of Buddha Amitayus. If you have received the transmission in the past, you can attend even if you were unable to attend the festival.

On June 4, we engage in “The Offering of Our Faith” retreat, which will be unguided and in French.

Schedule

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

TUESDAY
From 3.30pm: Opening of registration
6.30-7.30pm: Diner
8.15-9.30: Introduction

WEDNESNDAY
9-10.15am: 1st session of the retreat
11.30am-12.45pm: 2nd session
1-1.30pm: Lunch
5-6.15pm: 3rd session
6.30-7pm: Dinner
8-9.15pm: 4th session

THURSDAY
Offering our Faith retreat

FRIDAY
9-10.15am: 5th session
11.30am-12.45pm: 6th session
1-1.30pm: Lunch
5-6.15pm: 7th session
6.30-7pm: Dinner
8-9.15pm: 8th session

SATURDAY
9-10.15am: 9th session
11.30am-12.45pm: 10th session
1-1.30pm: Lunch
5-6.15pm: 11th session
6.30-7pm: Dinner
8-9.15pm: 12th session

SUNDAY
9-10.15am: 13th session
11.30am-12.45pm: 14th session
1-1.30pm: Lunch

The retreat ends after lunch.

Cost

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

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2 days
From Tuesday (before dinner)
to Thursday (after lunch)
3 days
From Tuesday (before dinner)
to Friday (after lunch)
4 days
From Tuesday (before dinner)
to Saturday (after lunch)
5 days
From Tuesday (before dinner)
to Sunday (after lunch)
**Lodge (up to 4 people)¹
305€ / 258€* 463€ /390€* 611€ / 516€* 750€ / 637€*
**Single ensuited room
194€ / 161€* 296€ / 245€* 388€ / 322€* 472€ / 394€*
** Single room w/ shared bathroom
176€ / 143€* 269€ / 217€* 352€ / 286€* 427€ / 349€*
**Double ensuited room¹
237€ / 187€* 360€ / 284€* 473€ / 375€* 579€ / 460€*
**Double room w/ shared bathroom¹
208€ / 155€* 317€ / 236€* 417€ / 310€* 508€ / 379€*
**Dormitory
118€ / 83€* 182€ /128€* 236€ / 166€* 282€ / 199€*
**Camping
103€ / 75€* 158€ / 115€* 205€ / 149€* 243€ / 177€*
**Shared room¹
95€ / 70€* 147€ / 108€* 190€ / 140€* 225€ / 166€*
Off site
97€ / 68€* 150€ / 105€* 185€ / 130€* 215€ / 152€*

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

Gen Kelsang Tonglam is the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism in East Asia and the Resident Teacher at the Kadampa Meditation Centers in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

He studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 25 years.

Gen Tonglam is renowned for his ability to present Buddha’s most profound teachings in a simple and practical way, instilling great enthusiasm and renewal in our daily lives and spiritual practice.

His visit to KMC France is an exceptional opportunity not to be missed!

Can I join?

This retreat is open to those who have received the transmission of the blessings of Buddha Amitayus. If you have received the transmission in the past, you can attend even if you were unable to attend the festival.

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).

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