DATES :
Monday 23rd to Friday 27th August 2027
WORKSHOP THEME :
Is transformation possible in ordinary, everyday life?
VENUE :
“La Maison” – Beaumont La Ferriere, Bourgogne, FRANCE
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LANGUAGE :
English (French/English Translation Available)
BOOKINGS :
Martine : 06 80 34 95 06 / centre.beaumont@sfr.fr
Krishnamurti Inspired Leisure & Learning Retreat
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Is transformation possible in ordinary, everyday life?
Many modern spiritual and non-dual approaches offer comfort by pointing us toward a pre-existing “god or love within.” Krishnamurti, however, offers no such cushion. He points instead to a stark, immediate reality: the profound lack of love, compassion, and right relationship in our lives, which is in dire need of our urgent attention. He is pointing at a fundamental revolution in the entire way we live – both individually and collectively.
In this light, there is little point in inquiring into the mere outward adjustments or gradual personal improvements so popular in society today. This is not self-help, personal development or spiritual enlightenment. K speaks about giving all our energy “to bring about a deep, inward transformation or revolution.”
For these few days together – gathering in this beautiful and peaceful place – our group will examine this topic as it directly applies to our everyday lives. We are not gathering to understand, accept, repeat, or better adhere to Krishnamurti’s insights. Our dialogue together is not an invitation to speculate on any radical change; it is a shared, careful inquiry into the clear, immediate, and absolute necessity for it.
“The crisis is not in the outer world, but in consciousness itself. And until we understand this crisis, not superficially, not according to some philosopher, but actually deeply understand it for ourselves by looking into it and examining it, we shall not be able to bring about a change. We are concerned with psychological revolution and this revolution can only take place when there is the right kind of relationship between human beings.”
J. Krishnamurti
DAILY SCHEDULE
Breakfast 8.00
9.30-12.00 Morning Group Inquiry Workshop / short video or text
Lunch 1pm + rest
15.30-17.00 Afternoon Walks and Visits with Informal Inquiry between friends
Supper 19.00
Evening free
Note: As many participants come from all over the world for this Leisure & Learning Retreat, we try and go out every afternoon for local visits and walks.
PRICE FOR RETREAT 4 NIGHTS
300 Euros / £ 265 per person
Single Room + 40 Euros / + £ 36 (subject to availability)
ACCOMMODATION & 3 MEALS INCLUDED
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PRICE FOR WORKSHOP
100 Euros per person
made payable to Jackie/Open Door directly
RETREAT ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
Arr: Monday 24th August
Dep: After lunch Friday 28th August
RETREAT LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION
The retreat will be mainly in English, however French speakers are also welcome. The facilitator and the organisers of La Maison are all bi-lingual, so they will be speaking in both French and English when and wherever necessary.
A bi-lingual inquiry retreat can be a wonderful opportunity to practice speaking another language. However help with understanding and communication will be available at all times.
TRAVEL TO THE RETREAT
International participants welcome from abroad & from within France
International Flights 
Paris, France
Metro trains from Paris Airports Paris Bercy Station (45 min)
Direct train from Station in Paris Paris Bercy Local Station: La Charité Sur Loire (2 hr)
Pick-Up from La Charité Sur Loire will bring you comfortably to your destination (15 min)
