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Meditation and Mindfulness in the H\u00e9rault
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It was in 2005 that we organized our first meditation retreat in the H\u00e9rault region. There were about twenty of us camping by the river: Belgians, Americans, Israelis, English, Dutch, Germans\u2026and three or four French people. No one from the region\u2026 Since then, we\u2019ve worked hard to make Dharma Nature more local. And here\u2019s the next step: increasing the number of short retreats\u2014sometimes spontaneous\u2014that are therefore accessible only to those who live within a few hours\u2019 drive. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Conferences in french <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

5 d\u00e9cember 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film and talk on the \u2018Meditating in Prison\u2019 project, La Bastide de Rouairoux<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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December 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentation of the book and the \u201cMeditating in Prison\u201d project at L\u2019Arbre \u00e0 Palabres in Colombi\u00e8res (34).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Meditation and Neuroscience” evening event at Fil des Arts in Pr\u00e9miain (34). Screening of the documentary “Our Brain Lies to Us,” lecture and discussion on meditation, and dinner. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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One-day meditation retreats <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

27 f\u00e9vrier \u00e0 F\u00e9lines Minervois (34), le 27 mars \u00e0 Cabrafol, Olargues (34) et le 1er mai \u00e0 Vieussan (34)<\/a> >>><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mindfulness meditation<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

6-week course
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From 2 November to 7 December 2025, Pr\u00e9mian<\/a>
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Mindfulness Hiking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The hike is organized on the fly, so be sure to also read the section on our communication channels to stay informed. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking in nature is meditative in and of itself. The rhythm of walking, the physical exertion, and the beauty of nature\u2014all of these soothe the mind, open the heart, and often help us see more clearly where we stand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meditative hiking is about enhancing this natural process by adding a clear intention to be present with ourselves, a detachment from our usual ruminations, and conscious attention to the beauty that surrounds us. This combination of two practices as basic as they are ancient\u2014walking and being mindful\u2014reconnects us to what is essential, nourishes the often-neglected vitality within us, simplifies our lives, reawakens joy and enthusiasm, and illuminates our vision with new perspectives. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Sangha’s Monthly Meetings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the first Friday of every month, the Sangha meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to meditate and then have lunch together. We take turns hosting the gathering at one of our homes. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more than 15 years now, some of us have been getting together once a month to meditate, talk, and eat together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s not a workshop; there are no lessons. It’s just for the pleasure of getting together with people who share the same values, practicing together, and building connections. We call it the Sangha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Envoyez un texto au 0782566478 pour recevoir les infos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our Communication Channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to be kept informed about a mindfulness hike (see below), a get-together to meditate, the date of our Annual General Meeting, or any other local meditation event we organize, please send an email to: inscription@dharmanature.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will then be subscribed to our local newsletter. We only send a few emails a year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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