The Dharma House

The Dharmahouse is a non-profit ecological Buddhist retreat centre in southern France, welcoming visitors and offering courses in Meditation, Yoga, Permaculture, and Solar Energy.

It is our aim to explore a way of life centred around ecological and sustainable ethics, placing an emphasis on integrating mindful awareness into daily activities.

The Dharmahouse is based in the foothills of the Cévennes mountain range overlooking the Cze River in the south of France, surrounded by national park and majestic views. The property is located on a hilltop in eight acres of farm land encompassing a variety of plants, herbs and trees. The centre is active in growing food in our gardens and structuring the land with permacultural ideas and designs.

The Dharmahouse takes its name from the Sanskrit term 'Dharma' from a teaching laid down by the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, over 2,500 years ago. It is a revolutionary teaching that points to 'the truth of reality'.

We are a peer-led lay community encouraging spiritual friendship, what the Buddha referred to as 'the whole of the spiritual life'. At various times throughout the year we hold meditation and yoga retreats, led by monastic and lay teachers.

We also run courses exploring a wide range of topics, including ecological building, permaculture and therapeutic process.

We are registered as a non-profit association under French law (loi du 1er Juillet 1901).