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La Ville Davy is a converted farm, dating back some 400 years and provides comfortable retreat style accommodation. It is situated on the edge of the village of St Helen, just 8kms east of the medieval town of Dinan and 25kms south of the ferry port of St Malo. La Ville Davy is set within 3 acres of secluded and peaceful gardens and fringes the Forest of Coetquen with a variety of trail walks and wild life.
What happens here The centre offers space for regular Buddhist retreats. There is a schedule of Mindfulness Courses for both beginners and regular practitioners. In addition there is residential and appointment based therapeutic assistance by registered U.K. and Jersey States Health Service psychotherapists. We are also willing to offer the centre for complimentary events. People can also simply come for a quiet personal rest, renewal and reflection. The centre is run by experienced lay Buddhist practitioners following the Serene Reflection Meditation Tradition (Soto Zen)
Daily Life In general the centre functions within a Buddhist framework. This includes a daily structure of morning and evening meditation lasting 30 minutes each. Anyone can join the formal meditation and also meditate in the meditation hall at other times. Instruction for beginners is available. Other regular activities include work periods usually in the garden, kitchen or other ways to support daily life in the centre. There is a sense of community with emphasis on quiet reflection, doing one thing at a time and paying attention moment by moment. Meals are vegetarian and as far as possible organically produced. Special diets can be catered for with advanced warning. Tbe photographs which appear below may take time loading
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