Buddha's birthday in Korea -:- Photo by Sunsook Park
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SUMMER SCHOOL IN FRANCE
8-12th August 2022
POETIC WEEK
At Eleusis, Central France - In person only
As last summer, a time for relaxed living in good company, sharing poems and other writings over brunch, Dharma discussions, going for walks, good conversation, community, communing with nature in the adjoining 35 acres of meadow and woodland where we hope, eventually, to establish the Oasis 2 Project. A chance to unwind in good company and tranquil surroundings well off the beaten track.
Full board: 30€ per day, lower rate if you stay longer.
13-14th August 2022
OBON: CELEBRATION OF FAMILY & ANCESTORS
At Eleusis, Central France - In person & Online
Obon, tamburo
Chiamo gli antenati
Apro le danze!
- Obon haiku by Angela Romani
This year Global Sangha will celebrate Obon on the second weekend of August, which is also full moon, so this will incorporate the August Upavastha. Some of the event will be online. A more full and comprehensive event will take place at Eleusis, including a visit to the nearby community at Oasis. Nembutsu; chanting; readings; meditation; offerings to the ancestors and spirits; odori dancing and other celebratory activities. In person participants may stay longer if they wish to have some time for relaxation and to enjoy the area.
Full board: 30€ per day
Online: 25€ for the event
15-20th August 2022
BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY SUMMER SCHOOL
At Eleusis, Central France - In person only
Of particular interest to those already on or hoping in the future to join the Buddhist Psychology Diploma Programme, but open to all who are interested, the Summer School will include seminars, workshops, experiential groups, demonstrations and discussions. There is no better way to deepen one's understanding and learn and refine skills. The event will be at David Brazier's house in France. Accommodation is limited so this will be a first come, first served, booking. This course is almost full.
Full board: 30€ per day
Book now:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/globalsangha/677962/Info: Jisshas <
jisshas@googlegroups.com>
Please note that Eleusis France has limited accommodation space: Eight people maximum including host. There is, however, plenty of outdoor space if you prefer to camp. Life here is simple and rustic.
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ELEUSIS / OASIS NEWS
David Brazier: It is hot. After the cold of winter, the heat is welcome, though it is a little alarming to have temperatures this high when it is still only May. Three weeks ago there was frost in the morning. I have been working in the garden and it is gradually taking shape. There is an enormous amount of weeding to do, but I take things gently. What is necessary will all get done in good time. On Friday I went over to Oasis and had lunch with Annette. Then we went to the Parc Floral and bought a number of flowering plants which I have since planted around the front garden. I was rather pleased to get another boule de niege (snowball plant). The one I already have I put in last year and it survived the winter, so I am hopeful that this new one will also flourish. There has been a good deal of discussion about the Oasis 2 idea and I certainly hope that it bears fruit, but one must take things one step at a time.
Annette Tamuly Jung: De plus en plus de personnes se joignent à notre groupe et nous nous en réjouissons! Nous rappelons à tous nos amis qu'un projet de création d'une deuxième Oasis est en cours... à Bessais-le-Fromental au lieu-dit "La Ville au Roi" Le terrain serait mis à disposition par David Brazier (Dharmavida) propriétaire actuel de ce magnifique domaine situé à quelque 15 km de Givardon (Oasis de Longue Vie)
Translation: More and more people are joining our group and we are happy about it! We remind all our friends that a project to create a second Oasis is underway... at Bessais-le-Fromental on the site of "La Ville au Roi" The land would be made available by David Brazier (Dharmavida) current owner of this magnificent domain located about 15 km from Givardon (Oasis de Longue Vie).
OASIS 2
Oasis is a settlement for Buddhists in the later stages of life. It is situated about 15 kilometres from Eleusis. The residents there have a happy and cooperative existence and the project is an evident success. However, small is beautiful and they do not want to go one expanding, even though there is always a trickle of people showing interest in joining. David Brazier has therefore offered to donate the land and buildings of Eleusis for the creation of a second community on similar lines, if others will come forward with the capital necessary to build the buildings. If you might be interested in spending some or all of your later years with fellow spirits in an attractive part of the French countryside, or if you know others who might be interested, do get in touch and, ideally, come for a visit.
Correspondence: Jisshas <
jisshas@googlegroups.com>
LES OCCUPATIONS DES OASIENS(ENNES)
Annette Tamuly Jung: Les Oasiens(ennes) se livrent toujours à leurs pratiques quotidiennes communes (excepté le samedi et le dimanche) : méditation et sadhanas à midi (une ½ heure) et le soir (1 heure) Dharmavidya se joint occasionnellement à l’une ou l’autre des sessions.
Lama Shérab Namdreul donne un enseignement mensuel pendant toute une journée. D’autres amis, non-résidents à l’Oasis, y participent.
Le beau temps a permis aux plus vaillants/tes d’entre nous de faire les plantations dans le potager (pommes de terre, poireaux, tomates haricots, salades, framboisiers) une plate-bande de fleurs a aussi été aménagée pour permettre de fleurir le temple. Une attention particulière a été accordée au fleurissement du stoupa.
Le parc est entretenu soigneusement. De grands passages sont tondus : ce qui permet de belles et confortables promenades. Le reste est laissé à l’état sauvage.
Patrick a nettoyé la fosse septique et s’occupe de la pose de l’enduit sur la façade de la maison de Marie-Anne.
Le blog de l’OLV (123siteweb.fr/Seniors du Dharma) et la page Facebook (Asso. Oasis de Longue Vie) sont régulièrement mis à jour.
Une résidente et une autre qui lui prête main-forte, s’occupent de la comptabilité, des achats et des démarches administratives. Une résidente nous donne un cours hebdomadaire de Qi Gong. Deux résidentes se rencontrent depuis peu pour améliorer leur anglais.
Nous avons acheté une grande caravane bien équipée. Elle sera placée discrètement sous les arbres et nous permettra d’accueillir des hôtes de passage ou des personnes qui souhaitent mieux connaître le lieu avant de s’y installer.
Bien sûr, nous nous retrouvons aussi de temps à autre, et de façon spontanée, pour faire un goûter, ce qui nous permet de nous concerter sur telle ou telle décision à prendre, mais aussi d’accueillir des visiteurs.
Des réunions plus formelles avec l’ensemble des associés sont organisées quand cela est nécessaire, en particulier pour la candidature d’un(e) nouveau/velle résident(e, ou pour une dépense plus importante comme le nouveau chauffage dans la maison de Patrick.
