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 meditation and Buddhism.

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. They are followed by an introduction to Buddhism.
Please note that all our courses are taught in French.

Tuesday evenings: from 7.45pm till 9.45,
Suggested donation 10 €.

There will be no courses for beginners during July and August. They will start again on 8th September.

“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 19th March till 2nd April on Thursdays from 8pm till 10.
Suggested donation for each course: 25 € for all three weeks or 10 € per evening.

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 3rd July.
No charge.

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.