Two more Retreats in France:

A Journey into Effortless Awareness: 

8 – 12 Oct. 2025   

A Journey into Unconditional Stillness and Love: 

26 – 30 Nov. 2025

“You know, what I am trying to say is really quite simple.  You must find a new way of living, a new way of acting, to find out what love means.  And to find that out you cannot use the old instruments that we have.  The intellect, the emotions, the tradition, the accumulated knowledge, those are the old instruments… They have their value at certain levels of existence but they have no value when we are asking, when we are trying to find out, a way of living which is totally new.”

- J. Krishnamurti, Talks and Dialogues, Saanen 1968, 1st Public Talk

A period of sustained inquiry and stillness is essential for delving deeper into the vital questions of our lives. A long retreat offers this necessary space for our senses, body, and mind to relax, often exhausted by the demands of daily activities. When we settle into inner relaxation and quiet, we become receptive to entering a meditative state, enabling us to see and listen with clarity and depth. Set amidst the beautiful landscapes of a tranquil village in Burgundy, France, this long retreat at La Maison promises to be a transformative experience. 

Together, we will engage in serious self-exploration, free from any hierarchy but imbued with a sense of deep friendship, care, and trust. It's crucial to recognize that this retreat offers a sacred space, one that isn't conducive to debates or the assertion of strong opinions, even regarding the teachings. The intention isn't to saturate our minds with more words and knowledge about the teachings, but to gently and compassionately empty ourselves and explore the questions and insights arising from the depths of our being. Emphasis will be placed on both inner and outer silence.

Among many other deep existential questions, we are going to explore such questions of our day-to-day lives in a safe and compassionate space: 

Is there a new way of living which is not based upon past conditioning, repetitive fears, sorrows, guilt and old patters of thought and emotions? Is there a new way of relating to oneself and one-another which is not based on escaping from one’s loneliness or emptiness? How to meet this existential emptiness or void without running away from it? What is true inner freedom beyond habitual reactions? Why do we suffer, and is it possible to end psychological suffering? Can we experience love that is free from attachment, jealousy, and possessiveness? Is there an insight that can shift us from mechanical reactivity to a lively, non-reactive presence? How can we let go the heavy burden of the past and discover fresh inner resources for a new way of living? 

This retreat is an invitation to pause, reflect, and explore these questions together with an open heart and mind. Throughout the retreat, we will embark on a journey of profound self-exploration, guided by compassionate attention, care, and trust. Our collective intention is clear: 

Ø  Facilitating an inner shift from fear-based living to conscious presence-based living.

Ø  Staying together in the field of compassionate attention and love rather than in the field of mechanical-repetitive patterns of thoughts and stories.

Ø  To awaken a deeper intelligence of life and rediscover our inner resources, enabling us to embrace life with fullness, joy, beauty, and harmony. 

We extend a heartfelt invitation for you to join us on this journey of self-discovery. 

VENUE:

La Maison, 25 rue Saint Léger, 58700 Beaumont La Ferrière.
It is a large and beautiful mansion situated 2.30 hours from Paris in a lovely  ancient village, close to the immense Bertranges forest, 18 kms from La Charité-sur-Loire railway station.   

For registration:
E-mail : [email protected]

Click for more details: La Maison May Retreat

As seats are limited, you are invited to register as soon as possible.