What we're about
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+)
View the highlights of a Francis Lucille retreat:
https://youtu.be/IuBs_UZJRzE
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 coop, 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 coop organizer at: [masked]
Click on the "Pages" link tab on the horizontal menu on top of this page for more info on Francis and videos. Click on the "Photos" tab to view 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:
1:00 pm - Lunch served buffet style
3:00 pm - Meditation and Yoga of non-duality session
4:00 pm - Tea break
5:00 pm - Dialogue
7:00 pm - Dinner
8:30 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.
Click here for more info on Francis Lucille and his teachings. (http://francislucille.com)
TUITION is $900 if registered at least 45 days before the first day of the retreat, $975 afterwards. Tuition includes a set of recordings of the retreat dialogues.
FOOD COOP: We have formed a food coop 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 coop. There is a $120 per week fee for those not participating in the food coop to help cover the supplies, cleaning and maintenance costs of the retreat facility.
SCHOLARSHIPS: are welcome for those with financial hardships only. A scholarship application must be completed and approved 30 days prior the first day of the retreat to participate. Please request a scholarship application form from Sheyla at [masked]
REGISTRATION: A $200.00 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.
AIRPORTS: San Diego Airport (1 hour), Ontario Airport (1 hour) and Los Angeles Airport (2 hours)
ACCOMODATIONS:
Two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms are available for rent in the retreat place. The price is $1500 per room per week, on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Sheila Filmeridis for reservations and payment.
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.
PARKING: Parking on the property is by PERMIT ONLY issued on a first come basis for carpoolers only. Contact Sheyla at inherentlyfree at gmail.com
- The Advaita Channel T.
- Sheyla F.
- Igor
- 32 attendees
View the highlights of a Francis Lucille retreat:
https://youtu.be/IuBs_UZJRzE
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 coop, 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 coop organizer at: [masked]
Click on the "Pages" link tab on the horizontal menu on top of this page for more info on Francis and videos. Click on the "Photos" tab to view 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:
1:00 pm - Lunch served buffet style
3:00 pm - Meditation and Yoga of non-duality session
4:00 pm - Tea break
5:00 pm - Dialogue
7:00 pm - Dinner
8:30 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.
Click here for more info on Francis Lucille and his teachings. (http://francislucille.com)
TUITION is $900 if registered at least 45 days before the first day of the retreat, $975 afterwards. Tuition includes a set of recordings of the retreat dialogues.
FOOD COOP: We have formed a food coop 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 coop. There is a $120 per week fee for those not participating in the food coop to help cover the supplies, cleaning and maintenance costs of the retreat facility.
SCHOLARSHIPS: are welcome for those with financial hardships only. A scholarship application must be completed and approved 30 days prior the first day of the retreat to participate. Please request a scholarship application form from Sheyla at [masked]
REGISTRATION: A $200.00 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.
AIRPORTS: San Diego Airport (1 hour), Ontario Airport (1 hour) and Los Angeles Airport (2 hours)
ACCOMODATIONS:
Two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms are available for rent in the retreat place. The price is $1500 per room per week, on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Sheila Filmeridis for reservations and payment.
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.
PARKING: Parking on the property is by PERMIT ONLY issued on a first come basis for carpoolers only. Contact Sheyla at inherentlyfree at gmail.com
- The Advaita Channel T.
- Sheyla F.
- Rehana
- 32 attendees
View the highlights of a Francis Lucille retreat:
https://youtu.be/IuBs_UZJRzE
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 coop, 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 coop organizer at: [masked]
Click on the "Pages" link tab on the horizontal menu on top of this page for more info on Francis and videos. Click on the "Photos" tab to view 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:
1:00 pm - Lunch served buffet style
3:00 pm - Meditation and Yoga of non-duality session
4:00 pm - Tea break
5:00 pm - Dialogue
7:00 pm - Dinner
8:30 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.
Click here for more info on Francis Lucille and his teachings. (http://francislucille.com)
TUITION is $900 if registered at least 45 days before the first day of the retreat, $975 afterwards. Tuition includes a set of recordings of the retreat dialogues.
FOOD COOP: We have formed a food coop 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 coop. There is a $120 per week fee for those not participating in the food coop to help cover the supplies, cleaning and maintenance costs of the retreat facility.
SCHOLARSHIPS: are welcome for those with financial hardships only. A scholarship application must be completed and approved 30 days prior the first day of the retreat to participate. Please request a scholarship application form from Sheyla at [masked]
REGISTRATION: A $200.00 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.
AIRPORTS: San Diego Airport (1 hour), Ontario Airport (1 hour) and Los Angeles Airport (2 hours)
ACCOMODATIONS:
Two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms are available for rent in the retreat place. The price is $1500 per room per week, on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Sheila Filmeridis for reservations and payment.
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.
PARKING: Parking on the property is by PERMIT ONLY issued on a first come basis for carpoolers only. Contact Sheyla at inherentlyfree at gmail.com
- The Advaita Channel T.
- Sheyla F.
- Ileana G.
- 7 attendees
View the highlights of a Francis Lucille retreat:
https://youtu.be/IuBs_UZJRzE
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 coop, 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 coop organizer at: [masked]
Click on the "Pages" link tab on the horizontal menu on top of this page for more info on Francis and videos. Click on the "Photos" tab to view 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:
1:00 pm - Lunch served buffet style
3:00 pm - Meditation and Yoga of non-duality session
4:00 pm - Tea break
5:00 pm - Dialogue
7:00 pm - Dinner
8:30 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.
Click here for more info on Francis Lucille and his teachings. (http://francislucille.com)
TUITION is $900 if registered at least 45 days before the first day of the retreat, $975 afterwards. Tuition includes a set of recordings of the retreat dialogues.
FOOD COOP: We have formed a food coop 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 coop. There is a $120 per week fee for those not participating in the food coop to help cover the supplies, cleaning and maintenance costs of the retreat facility.
SCHOLARSHIPS: are welcome for those with financial hardships only. A scholarship application must be completed and approved 30 days prior the first day of the retreat to participate. Please request a scholarship application form from Sheyla at [masked]
REGISTRATION: A $200.00 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.
AIRPORTS: San Diego Airport (1 hour), Ontario Airport (1 hour) and Los Angeles Airport (2 hours)
ACCOMODATIONS:
Two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms are available for rent in the retreat place. The price is $1500 per room per week, on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Sheila Filmeridis for reservations and payment.
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.
PARKING: Parking on the property is by PERMIT ONLY issued on a first come basis for carpoolers only. Contact Sheyla at inherentlyfree at gmail.com
- The Advaita Channel T.
- Sheyla F.
- Ileana G.
- 5 attendees
Past events (1,713)
- The Advaita Channel T.
- Abhimanyu G.
- Alfonso P.
- 41 attendees
