From July 26th to August 2nd It is with immense joy that we announce the 14th Chöd Retreat, which will take place for the first time at our new Machig Ling center, located in Rivel, Aude, France. Surrounded by mountains, forests, and a peaceful river at the foot of the center, this sacred place was […]
August 23 & 24, 2025 Rivel Buddhist Center – Aude (11) Two days of joy, awareness, and sharing in the heart of nature We are pleased to invite you to the very first Machig Ling Festival, a unique event presented by the Rivel Buddhist Center. An inspiring weekend to reconnect with yourself, others, and the […]
Friday, July 11, 2025 At 4:40 p.m. Festival Opening Ceremony ➪ Sang-söl Ceremony – Smoke Offering Presided over by Chödpa Lama Rinpoche et al. At 9:10 p.m. Machig Labdron and her “Chöd” School by Chödpa Lama Rinpoche – Machig Labdron, a historic teacher of Buddhism in Tibet, is the only woman to have founded a […]
From July 7 to July 18, 2025 Drainage massage is a gentle and comfortable wellness massage. The techniques learned in this protocol improve lymphatic circulation. The benefit of manual lymphatic drainage using Dr. Vodder’s method lies in its beneficial effect on the body’s fluid environment. By moving the skin over its underlying tissue in the […]
On 20, 21 and 22 June, a weekend of meditation in silence, guided by Jean-Philippe Gillot and Laetitia Pichat, at the Machig Ling Centre. For two and a half days, we’ll be cultivating inner calm and presence, in a caring environment conducive to deep listening. A precious opportunity to find yourself, to slow down and get back to basics. The programme includes silent meditations, inspirational teachings and the practice […]
Sunday, June 29th, a morning filled with chlorophyll! I’ve been traveling the world for 25 years seeking out wild and forgotten plants. It’s a fascinating world where we can discover a true natural pharmacy and, at the same time, a veritable pantry. We’ll explore the area around the center to discover the plants that litter […]
Saturday 28 June from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. The concept of this meeting: 1 hour 15 minutes of practice and 1 hour 15 minutes of spiritual discussion around yoga. Open to all ages and experience levels (no previous experience required). Registration required. Free participation. Bring your mat and cushion if you have one; otherwise, they […]
Saturday, June 14th from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Machig Ling Center in Rivel The pendulum: an amplifier? An antenna? An extension of the physical and energetic body? Or simply the manifestation of an answer that already exists within us? Come and discover the surprising possibilities of accessing all kinds of answers through […]
Sunday 09 February 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Machig ling center With Amelie Arzel, Denis Malis and Jean Philippe Gillot Discover Ashtanga yoga, shamata meditation and breathing yoga Ayurvedic meal according to the season Price: €50 Meal: €10
