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Post-spring festival retreat 2026
Date
30 May – 3rd June
Teacher
Gen Kelsang Tonglam
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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3 days
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4 days
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5 days
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**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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