Dear friends, As Buddhists, we of course know that everything is uncertain, changing, impermanent. This is a teaching that becomes very clear in the current situation with the Covid-19 pandemic. Last night, president Trump announced that all flights from Europe…
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Bhante Sujato Retreat 2019/2020 Ancient words, present choices, future visions The retreat talks have now been uploaded to our YouTube channel

Dear friends, We are very sorry that due to the Covid-19 crisis we are at present not sure if the events with Ajahn Brahmali can go ahead in June, if they need to be cancelled or postponed to a later…
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Dear friends, unfortunately this event has to be cancelled for now.  We don’t know what is going to happen yet but 11th April is definitely too soon. With much metta, Ven. Vimala 11th April 2020, Tilorien Monastery The day will…
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Dear friends, Unfortunately this event has to be cancelled for now due to the Covid-19 crisis. Wishing you all the best and stay safe! With much metta, Ven. Vimala 9th May 2020, Tilorien Monastery A day of mindful walking, Dhamma…
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We had a wonderful retreat with Bhante Sujato which took place in the beautiful surroundings of the historical Château du fond l’Evêque, now owned by the Tibetan Institute Yeunten Ling. The theme of the retreat was: Ancient words, present choices,…
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By Ven. Vimala Christmas 1944. The start of the coldest winter in history in the Ardennes. The ground is frozen and snow covers the landscape. A lot more is still to come. It looks almost idyllic, if it were not…
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Saturday 23rd November. The day was a bit overcast but not at all cold and rather pleasant when we went outside in the afternoon to plant the trees to remember the people who have passed away. A beautiful gesture to…
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