Nalanda Monastery — Attraction in Castres

I came happy to practice and meditate but realised my mistake quite fast I was met by practioners of Dharma that do not walk their talk as usual, many monks very identified in their role of monk and just doing an office job. Lack of consideration and genuine loving kindness for lower social classes , disabilities and individuals that do not fit in a box. No critical thinking while real Dharma is born from critical thinking and challenging beliefs about reality.

Honestly most Dharma places in the world are a bit like that, it's breaking my heart. A...

My experience at Nalanda was amazing. I had the opportunity to get to know some of the monks and learn from their experience and deep insights. The space is welcoming and beautiful; they are kind and respectful. I attended a 10 day "Attention training", a deeply...

I did a two-week retreat in Nalanda Monastery. The picture of the fireplace with the nicely painted walls is from the retreat section, called Maitreya Pure Land. The other pictures were taken in Nalanda Monastery itself. It is a beautiful place and...