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Francis, a long time friend and student of Jean Klein, is a spiritual teacher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition. His teaching is not "Neo Advaita" but traditional Advaita, which means that the experience of our true nature has been transmitted from generation to generation by a lineage of sages.
Francis' master, Jean Klein, met his guru in India in the early Fifties and stayed and studied with him for several years. He later studied the tradition of Kashmir Shaivism with Dibianandapuri and of Hatha Yoga with the famous teacher Krishnamacharya. Jean Klein was an Acharya, meaning a guru who, having realized the common ground of all spiritual teachings, can teach according to many traditions with equal ease. He loved the humor of the Zen patriarchs, the poetry of Rumi and of the Sufi tradition, and the sweetness of Meister Eckhart's Christian expression of the Absolute. His teachings reflected his love for art and music, addressing the needs of a demanding intellect while focusing to a large extent on the perceptual and sensorial aspect of our experience.
Francis' teachings reflect those of his guru: appreciation for humor, art, music, and poetry, intellectual rigor with a "personal" twist due to his training in Mathematics and Physics, emphasis on the body and its feelings. There are meditation and yoga sessions inspired by the Tantric and Hatha Yoga traditions in addition to the traditional Advaitic dialogues. Music concerts, often featuring Francis as a performer, are also included in the program of the retreats.
Click on the link "Pages" above for more infos on Francis Lucille and videos.
You may register here for the webinars, webcasts, and for the retreats with Francis. We are making sure Truth lovers with financial hardship can have access to the teachings by offering them scholarships (free spots). Donations are of course welcome and necessary to cover the expenses.
There are also 8 week long retreats every year in Temecula, California, in addition to bilingual retreats in Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain), and Weyarn (Germany).
ADVAITA is an eclectic group of friends interested in meditation, yoga, enlightenment, self realization, non duality teachings (Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism).
Diverse age groups and professions are represented: artists, musicians, mathematicians, physicists, engineers, physicians, dentists, yoga teachers, therapists, business owners, home makers, retirees, students etc.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Francis Lucille Online Dialogues, SaturdaysNeeds location$17.00
This event is for those who wish to attend the meeting online.
If looking to attend in-person, follow this link and RSVP to the event of the same date:
https://www.meetup.com/the-advaita-channel-temecula-ca/events/
The in-person meeting starts at 1pm and is limited to the first 30 who sign up.ONLINE NEW TIME: 01:30 PM and we are using ZOOM instead of GOTOMEETINGS from now on. Use the new link below to join.
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A LINK VIA EMAIL TO JOIN THE EVENT
INSTEAD CLICK ON ONE OF THE LINKS BELOWDONORS:
RSVP by checking Are You Going (above) and pay your donation.
Join the dialogue at:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85024493823?pwd=RjVqamFEczdvYjlNS1hmWE5uS2E4QT09
Meeting ID: 850 2449 3823
Passcode: 973647Please make sure you join the meeting using the nickname or name under which you registered on Meetup.com for this retreat. This will enable us to authenticate your registration.
Donors will receive a recording of the event if available.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Are you a starving student, or simply experiencing financial hardship?
You may attend this event under our scholarship program. The only requirement is that you commit not to pay tuition for other teachings while taking advantage of Francis' generosity. By joining 3 events for free or less than the suggested donation you take the moral obligation not to attend paying events by other teachers for the next three months unless you are doing so on a full scholarship. Here is how to join the event:
DO NOT RSVP on this page.
Join the dialogue at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85024493823?pwd=RjVqamFEczdvYjlNS1hmWE5uS2E4QT09Meeting ID: 850 2449 3823
Passcode: 973647 - 2024 Thanksgiving Retreat in Temecula, California - Week 1Rancho La Luz, Temecula, CA$100.00
We Truth lovers won’t stay silent against antisemitism. Or any form of racism
Click here to see the highlights of a Francis Lucille retreat (video).
The retreat begins on a Saturday at 6:00pm with dinner and dialogue to follow. It will conclude on the next Saturday at approximately 1:30pm.
The attendance is limited to 85 for the meetings and to 65 for the meals onsite prepared by the food co-op, on a first come, first serve basis.Registration to the retreat secures your spot for the teaching events, but not for the meals. Reserve your meals directly with Sheyla, the food co-op organizer at: inherentlyfree@gmail.com
Click here to find more infos on Francis Lucille and his teachings, and to view some pictures of the place, located in the beautiful and serene De Luz Hills near Temecula, CA. The grounds include several patios, a swimming pool and a tennis court. The facility is open all day long to the participants. Basic WIFI is available.
The DAILY SCHEDULE:
12:00 pm - Lunch served buffet style
2:00 pm - Meditation and Yoga of non-duality session
3:00 pm - Tea break
4:00 pm - Dialogue
5:30/6:00 pm - Dinner
7:30 pm - Various after dinner activities may take place movies, talent show, classical or Indian music, etc.
The last day, we will begin at 10:30am and will conclude at 1:30pm.TUITION: $930
REGISTRATION: A $100.00 non-refundable DEPOSIT is required to guarantee your space at the retreat. DEPOSITS ONLY are paid on line by credit card when you RSVP on WWW.MEETUP.COM.
The balance is due upon arrival by CHECK ONLY made out to Francis Lucille on a US bank.FOOD CO-OP: We have formed a food co-op with our chefs preparing delicious vegetarian meals on site. The cost is $240 per week for both lunch and dinner and is separate from the retreat. CASH ONLY due on arrival. The kitchen facilities are available only to those participating in the food co-op. There is a $120 per week fee for those not participating in the food co-op to help cover the supplies, cleaning and maintenance costs of the retreat facility.
AIRPORTS: San Diego Airport (1 hour), Ontario Airport (1 hour) and Los Angeles Airport (2 hours)
HOTELS: There are several hotels to choose from 5 miles away. It is best to check online for a list and ask for a possible extended stay rate.
Two bedrooms with private bathrooms are available in the house for $1500 per week each. They have views and are more luxurious than comparable hotel bedrooms in the area. Reserve early with Sheyla to ensure a comfortable stay on site.
PARKING: Parking on the property is by PERMIT ONLY issued on a first come basis for carpoolers only. Contact Sheyla at inherentlyfree@gmail.com
- 2024 Thanksgiving Retreat in Temecula, California - Week 2Rancho La Luz, Temecula, CA$100.00
We Truth lovers won’t stay silent against antisemitism. Or any form of racism.
Click here to see the highlights of a Francis Lucille retreat (video).
The retreat begins on a Saturday at 6:00pm with dinner and dialogue to follow. It will conclude on the next Saturday at approximately 1:30pm.
The attendance is limited to 85 for the meetings and to 65 for the meals onsite prepared by the food co-op, on a first come, first serve basis.Registration to the retreat secures your spot for the teaching events, but not for the meals. Reserve your meals directly with Sheyla, the food co-op organizer at: inherentlyfree@gmail.com
Click here to find more infos on Francis Lucille and his teachings, and to view some pictures of the place, located in the beautiful and serene De Luz Hills near Temecula, CA. The grounds include several patios, a swimming pool and a tennis court. The facility is open all day long to the participants. Basic WIFI is available.
The DAILY SCHEDULE:
12:00 pm - Lunch served buffet style
2:00 pm - Meditation and Yoga of non-duality session
3:00 pm - Tea break
4:00 pm - Dialogue
5:30/6:00 pm - Dinner
7:30 pm - Various after dinner activities may take place movies, talent show, classical or Indian music, etc.
The last day, we will begin at 10:30am and will conclude at 1:30pm.TUITION: $930
REGISTRATION: A $100.00 non-refundable DEPOSIT is required to guarantee your space at the retreat. DEPOSITS ONLY are paid on line by credit card when you RSVP on WWW.MEETUP.COM.
The balance is due upon arrival by CHECK ONLY made out to Francis Lucille on a US bank.FOOD CO-OP: We have formed a food co-op with our chefs preparing delicious vegetarian meals on site. The cost is $240 per week for both lunch and dinner and is separate from the retreat. CASH ONLY due on arrival. The kitchen facilities are available only to those participating in the food co-op. There is a $120 per week fee for those not participating in the food co-op to help cover the supplies, cleaning and maintenance costs of the retreat facility.
AIRPORTS: San Diego Airport (1 hour), Ontario Airport (1 hour) and Los Angeles Airport (2 hours)
HOTELS: There are several hotels to choose from 5 miles away. It is best to check online for a list and ask for a possible extended stay rate.
Two bedrooms with private bathrooms are available in the house for $1500 per week each. They have views and are more luxurious than comparable hotel bedrooms in the area. Reserve early with Sheyla to ensure a comfortable stay on site.
PARKING: Parking on the property is by PERMIT ONLY issued on a first come basis for carpoolers only. Contact Sheyla at inherentlyfree@gmail.com