From May 9 to 11, a long-awaited retreat took place in Paris, organized by the French Dzogchen Community after several months of dedicated preparation. Over the course of four months, the team worked tirelessly, and the result exceeded all expectations: the event unfolded seamlessly in a special location where Chögyal Namkhai Norbu had given teachings ten years ago.
The atmosphere of the retreat is hard to put into words — it was a time of deep practice, heartfelt connection, vivid presence, and a profound expression of love. This time, many new faces joined us, a beautiful sign of how alive and relevant the path continues to be.
Namkhai Yeshi and his wife Daria also held several informal meetings with students in Parisian museums. Together, we visited exhibitions and shared moments of contemplation and connection outside the formal retreat schedule.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to Namkhai Yeshi for this long-awaited teaching, and to all the participants who travelled from different countries to attend. Special thanks go to the more than 40 karma yogis whose support made the retreat possible.
We look forward to seeing you again — in the circle of the Teaching and with kind intentions.
Vince Li
