Meditation, Paris.

A mind capable of absorbtion in meditation is considered an essential foundation for a deeper understanding of the teachings of Buddhism. You can learn and practise meditation in Paris at ‘Le Centre Bouddhiste de l’Ile de France’.

Suvannavira in meditation at the Centre Bouddhiste de l'Ile de France

Introduction to Buddhist meditation.

We teach two traditional Buddhist practices of meditation, the anapana sati meditation, or the mindfulness of breathing, and the metta bhavana meditation, or the development of loving kindness. All the teaching is usually in French but we can also teach in English.

Starting in September, Tuesday lunchtimes: from 1pm till 2
No charge.

Starting in September, Thursday lunchtimes: from 1pm till 2, except 4th December
No charge.

Starting in September, Thursday evenings: from 8pm till 9.30, except 4th December
Suggested donation 10 €.

The following Saturdays, from 4pm till 5.30:
13th and ? September
18th and ? October
? November
13th December
Suggested donation 10 €.

“Freedom is never given, freedom is always taken.”

Meditation course:

A course for those who have already learnt the two meditations taught at the Centre Bouddhiste and who want to deepen their practice and understanding. These courses make up a year long comprehensive introduction to the practice of Buddhism in daily life. You can begin a four week course at any point during the cycle.

“Mindfulness of breathing” - from 29th October till 19th November on Wednesdays from 8pm till 10.
Suggested donation for the course: 40 €.

Just meditation :

For those who want to just meditate together and who know the two meditations taught at the Centre Bouddhiste.

Starting in September, Friday lunchtimes: from 1pm till 2.15, except 5th December
Contribution by donation.

Practice interviews:

A chance to talk more personally about your practise of meditation and Buddhism.

No charge.

You can download instructions for the anapana sati meditation and the metta bhavana meditation in PDF format here.

“Real meditation is the absolute fusion of reason and the world of the senses,
which only can produce words of truth.”

“Just like the vaste ocean has just one taste, the taste of salt,
so my teaching has just one taste, the taste of freedom.”
The Buddha.

The Centre Bouddhiste de l’Ile de France doesn’t have any source of financial support outside of the suggested donations for activities, which is a traditional way of supporting Buddhist activites. Those who run and those who teach at the Centre do so completely voluntairly.

The teaching of the Buddha does not have a price, but to cover the running costs of the Centre Bouddhiste we suggest a donation for each event. You are always welcome to give more or less as you wish.

You can also learn to meditate on-line with Wildmind - Buddhist Meditation,
as well as in Buddhist Centres of the FWBO worldwide,
or find Buddhist Centres of other traditions in France.