(Sold Out) Silent Men’s Meditation Retreat - Beginner Vipassana
Strength Through Stillness
£410.00£300.00
A Silent & Guided Men’s Meditative Retreat
(Beginner Vipassana)
3rd–5th February | Lyon, France
Location: Thien Minh Pagoda
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights (finishing afternoon of the 5th)
About the Retreat
This retreat is a quiet space for men to step away from noise, performance, and expectation.
Held within the grounds of a Buddhist pagoda near Lyon, this three-day retreat is rooted in silence, guided meditation, and simple daily structure. It is designed for men who may struggle to speak openly, yet feel the need to slow down, reconnect, and strengthen themselves from within.
There is no pressure to share. No requirement to speak.
Silence is not enforced harshly. It is respected.
You will be guided by a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who has lived the monastic life since childhood, offering teachings grounded in lived experience rather than theory. Vipassana guides you to look inwards.
What This Retreat Is
A space for stillness, not performance
A return to simplicity and discipline
A chance to observe the mind and body without distraction
A container of brotherhood without forced vulnerability
A grounding experience rooted in Eastern contemplative traditions
What This Retreat Is Not
Not group therapy
Not motivational speaking
Not a wellness weekend with constant activity
Not a place where you are expected to “open up”
Daily Structure (Overview)
While exact timings may shift slightly, days will follow a calm, predictable rhythm:
Early morning silent meditation
Simple movement and body awareness practices
Guided seated meditation sessions
Teachings and reflections from the monk
Shared meals taken mindfully and in silence
Optional evening reflections or walking meditation
Extended periods of silence and rest
Silence & Digital Detox
This retreat includes a digital detox.
Participants are asked to:
Keep phones switched off or stored away
Use devices only for essential contact if needed
Step away from social media, news, and messaging
This is not about restriction.
It is about giving your nervous system space to settle.
Food & Nourishment
All meals will be:
Plant-based
Monk-prepared or monk-guided
Simple, nourishing, and seasonal
Aligned with Buddhist monastic traditions
Meals are part of the practice and will be eaten slowly and mindfully.
Accommodation
Shared or simple private accommodation within or near the pagoda grounds
Clean, minimal, quiet sleeping spaces
Bedding provided
Designed for rest, not luxury
Travel & Transfers
Airport transfers included (details provided after registration)
Arrival support on 3rd February
Departure support on 5th February (afternoon)
Exact logistics will be shared closer to the retreat date.
Who This Retreat Is For
Men seeking depth without noise
Men who carry stress, pressure, or unspoken weight
Men curious about meditation but unsure where to begin
Men wanting brotherhood without forced conversation
Men who value discipline, presence, and inner strength
No prior meditation experience required.
Retreat Dates
Start: Tuesday 3rd February
End: Thursday 5th February (afternoon departure)
Spaces are limited to maintain silence, safety, and depth.
Invitation
This is not a retreat you attend to escape life.
It is a retreat you attend to meet it more clearly.
If you feel called, you are welcome here.