In a natural setting bathed in silence, we are gathering to focus our attention on stalking the mood of the warrior in transition.
D A T E S : The Europeen practice event will take place from Saturday August 28th 2010 at 2 pm to Tuesday, August 31st at 12 noon in « La Maison de la Sagesse » at Karmaling.
P L A C E : Karma Ling is located in the Savoie region of France (east of Lyon and south of Geneva) at a half-hour drive from Chambéry or Grenoble. (on autoroute A41 exit Pontcharra or TGV from Paris to Chambéry 3h) You may visit www.viamichelin.com for a local map, itinerary and map of Europe in most languages.
C O S T : Your financial participation covers the rental fee and the legally required group membership fee to Karma Ling (total estimated cost between 25-30 euros per person for the 4 day event) Please pay in euros by cash.
D E S C R I P T I O N : Karma Ling is a Buddhist center situated at an altitude of 800m on the telluric line connecting the ancient temple of Delphi in Greece and the monastery of Mount St. Michel in Normandy. The site is surrounded by 128 acres of wooded mountain opening on one side onto a view of the valley. You may visit www.karmaling.org to see photos and direct access map.
L A M A I S O N D E L A S A G E S S E : The practice room is a glass walled hexagonal structure measuring 200m˛ set off from the other buidings at one end of a large grassy esplanade overlooking the valley. This year the floor is renovated in wood.
P R O G R A M : The program will be dreamt in cooperation with practitioners from european and neighboring countries. If you want to participate please contact maurice@europeantensegrity.org
R E G I S T R A T I O N : Your downpayment for accommodations at Karma Ling confirms your registration. Space is limited so it is advisable to reserve by phone soon. If you have any questions, please contact Maurice in Geneva maurice@europeantensegrity.org tél : 0041.22.340.78.70 (evening) 0041.78.709.56.70 (cell during day), skype « genevamo ».
A C C O M O D A T I O N S : Karma Ling provides very low-priced accomodations in various forms : campgrounds, dormitories, studio apartments, chalets for up to 5 people. Prices listed include 3 meals per day. To reserve, first call KL at 33 (0)4 79 25 78 00 everyday except Wednesday 9am to noon/1 :30pm to 5 :30pm. Downpayment by credit card, transfer, money order or check (for the last 2, download the reservation form from the website www.karmaling.org and send it with the check or money order to :Institut Karma Ling – Meeting 2010, Domaine d’Avalon, Hameau de St. Hugon, 73110 ARVILLARD
R E S T A U R A N T : Three main meals are included in the price of accommodations. If you are not staying at KL, you may reserve lunch and dinner in advance. Meals are served in buffet style in the vaulted dining hall of the ancient Chartreuse and may be taken ouside onto the patio where tables and chairs are set up under parasols.
T R A N S P O R TA T I O N : Collective transportation to and from airports and train stations may be organised between practitioners. Please let us know if you plan to arrive by plane in Geneva or at the train station in Pontcharra. If you would like to carpool in France we will gladly list your announcement.
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