Path of Liberation Level 1 & 2

Path of Liberation – Levels 1 & 2

All Phenomena Appear in the Mind & Mind and Emptiness
Retreat with Mingyur Rinpoche

The Path of Liberation is the heart of the Vajrayana path in the Tergar community. Its essence is the recognition of the nature of mind – the spacious, luminous awareness that is already present within us.

During this in‑person retreat at Les Jardins de l’Anjou, Mingyur Rinpoche will teach Levels 1 & 2 of the Path of Liberation:

Level 1: All Phenomena Appear in the Mind
Level 2: Mind and Emptiness

Rinpoche will offer the first and second pointing‑out instructions on the nature of mind and guide us in how to become familiar with this recognition in everyday life. He will also bestow the White Tara empowerment – the principal deity of the Tergar lineage, embodying enlightened activity – and offer a refuge ceremony, along with teachings on the traditional practices of the Path of Liberation, including Nectar of the Path and ngöndro.

This retreat is a key step for students engaged in the Path of Liberation, providing the transmissions and clarification needed to continue these practices over the long term.

What you will experience during the retreat

Over five days, the retreat will weave together teachings, guided practice, and periods of silent meditation:

Teachings by Mingyur Rinpoche on the nature of mind and on Path of Liberation Levels 1 & 2
Pointing‑out instructions to recognise the nature of mind and learn how to sustain that recognition in daily life
Teachings on Nectar of the Path and on the traditional ngöndro practices
Refuge ceremony
White Tara empowerment
Guided practice sessions and Q&A with Mingyur Rinpoche
Additional teachings with Tergar lamas
Q&A sessions with Tergar Guides
Group meditations, silent practice periods, and time for personal contemplation

The aim of this retreat is to offer a supportive environment that is both deep and accessible, helping you strengthen confidence in the nature of mind and integrate these practices into the heart of your life.

POL 1 & 2 Retreat Registration

Who can attend?

This retreat is intended for practitioners with a solid foundation who meet at least one of the following criteria:

Option 1: You have completed all three levels of the Joy of Living program –
Calming the Mind (Level 1), Opening the Heart (Level 2), and Awakening Wisdom (Level 3) – and the associated practice requirements.
Option 2: You have completed the full set of preliminary practices (ngöndro) – the 4 × 100,000 accumulations.
Option 3: You have had a daily meditation practice for at least five years and have attended group or solitary practice retreats for a total of at least 30 days, with 6+ hours of formal meditation per day, under the guidance of a qualified Buddhist teacher.

These prerequisites have been set in consultation with Mingyur Rinpoche. We kindly ask you to honour them to support the integrity and depth of the program.

Dates, venue, and languages

Dates: from Friday 10 July 2026 at 1:00 pm to Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 1:00 pm
Venue:
Les Jardins de l’Anjou – hotel and conference centre
9 chemin du Vaujou
49620 Mauges‑sur‑Loire – France (near Angers)

Languages and translation

The retreat will be taught in English.
To make it accessible to more people, simultaneous translation will be provided throughout the sessions in:

French
German
Spanish
(Portuguese to be confirmed)

Accommodation

Several accommodation options are available:

On‑site accommodation – Les Jardins de l’Anjou (3★)
Rooms at the retreat venue (highly recommended to fully immerse yourself in the programme).
Booking via Billetweb:
https://www.billetweb.fr/tergar-france-retraite-du-9-au-15-juillet-2026
Budget dormitory accommodation
Hostel‑style dorms offered by Tergar France.
Please note that bed linen, duvet, and towels are not provided.
Booking via HelloAsso:
https://www.helloasso.com/associations/tergar-france/evenements/reservation-hebergement-en-dortoir
Nearby camping
Camping La Guyonnière, about a 10‑minute walk from Les Jardins de l’Anjou:
https://www.campinglaguyonniere.fr/

Places are limited, so we strongly recommend booking your accommodation as early as possible.

Additional options are available in Angers (about 35 minutes by car):

Meals

If you are staying at Les Jardins de l’Anjou, meals are included in your accommodation booking.
If you are staying off‑site, you can reserve lunches and dinners at Les Jardins de l’Anjou via Billetweb:
https://www.billetweb.fr/tergar-france-retraite-du-9-au-15-juillet-2026

Coffee and tea will be available during breaks.

Fees and support

Retreat fees:

Standard rate: €430
Reduced rate: €350
Sponsor rate: €490

If you are unable to afford the listed rate, please write to us at [email protected] so that we can explore options to help you attend.

If you would like to support this event and the activities of Tergar France, you can:

choose the Sponsor rate when registering; and/or
make a donation via HelloAsso using the reference POL:
https://www.helloasso.com/associations/tergar-france/formulaires/1

POL 1 & 2 Retreat Registration

Important – White Tara empowerment registration

The White Tara empowerment is part of the retreat programme, but it requires a separate registration via a dedicated form.
Registration for the empowerment is mandatory in order to attend it, but free of charge.

(You can add here: “The registration link will be sent to all retreat participants by email” or insert the direct link once it is available.)

White Tara Empowerment Registration

Cancellation policy

Cancellation within 30 days prior to the start of the event: refund of €50.
Cancellation between 30 and 60 days before the start of the event: refund of €150.
Cancellation more than 60 days before the start of the event: refund of the full ticket price.

The €30 handling fee is non‑refundable.

For any cancellation request, please contact: [email protected]

Questions, special requests, and volunteering

For logistical questions or specific needs (accessibility, special circumstances, etc.), please contact:
[email protected]

If you would like to volunteer for this retreat, please fill in the online form:
https://forms.gle/ugaZESMHKH9EzdCY7

At a glance – Key information

Title: Path of Liberation – Levels 1 & 2
All Phenomena Appear in the Mind & Mind and Emptiness
Dates: Friday 10 July 2026, 1:00 pm – Wednesday 15 July 2026, 1:00 pm
Venue: Les Jardins de l’Anjou, 9 chemin du Vaujou, 49620 Mauges‑sur‑Loire, near Angers, France
Prerequisites:
Joy of Living 1–3 + practice requirements, or full ngöndro (4×100,000), or ≥ 5 years of daily practice + 30 days of retreat (≥ 6 hours/day) under a qualified Buddhist teacher.
Languages: main teaching in English, simultaneous translation into French, German, Spanish (Portuguese and Russian to be confirmed).
Fees: Standard €430 – Reduced €350 – Sponsor €490
Retreat registration : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975179858126?aff=oddtdtcreator
On‑site accommodation & meals:
Rooms and meal packages – https://www.billetweb.fr/tergar-france-retraite-du-9-au-15-juillet-2026
Budget dorms – https://www.helloasso.com/associations/tergar-france/evenements/reservation-hebergement-en-dortoir
Camping – https://www.campinglaguyonniere.fr/
Other accommodation (Angers):
https://www.destination-angers.com/tourisme/ – https://www.booking.com – https://www.airbnb.fr
Donations (ref. POL):
https://www.helloasso.com/associations/tergar-france/formulaires/1
Contacts:
Financial / registration questions – [email protected]
Logistics and other questions – [email protected]