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 anapanna 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.

Tuesday lunchtimes: from 1pm till 2
(except 22nd and 29th April, 6th May)
No charge.

Thursday lunchtimes: from 1pm till 2
(except 24th April, 1st, 8th and 22nd May, and 26th June)
No charge.

Every Thursday: from 8pm till 9.30
(except 24th April, 1st, 8th and 22nd May, and 26th June)
Suggested donation 10 €.

The following Saturdays, from 4pm till 5.30:
12 April
31st May
14th and 21st June
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.

“Metta bhavana” - from 11th June till 2nd July (except 18th June) on Wednesdays from 8pm till 10.
10 € per evening or 25 € for the whole course.

Just meditation :

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

Friday lunchtimes: from 1pm till 2.15
(except 25th April, 2nd, 9th and 23rd May, and 27th June)
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 anapanna 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.