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Buddhist temple: an unusual place in Limousin

In the middle of the Limousine countryside, the commune of Rancon is home to a place as unexpected as it is fascinating: the Tung-Lam Linh-Son International Buddhist Centre 🛕 This vast site dedicated to meditation and study offers a veritable haven of peace, conducive to meditation and contemplation. A total change of scenery, between spirituality and nature🌿

Journey into another world

What a surprise to discover these shrines nestled in the heart of the Limousin countryside! Each temple building seems to open a door to another world, almost making us forget we’re still in France.

Take a moment to admire the statues of Buddha that bring good luck!🍀

In Buddhism, the cross he carries (the swastika) is a very ancient symbol that brings good luck. It represents good luck, prosperity, eternity and wisdom 🙏

The building with overlapping roofs (photo opposite) is a columbarium and is used to house urns containing the ashes of the deceased, in niches or small alcoves, sometimes closed by plaques bearing the name of the deceased. It also allows the Buddhist community to have a place to honour their departed loved ones according to their traditions.

As for the other constructions, we’ll leave you to discover… plaques explain the meaning 🤫

A temple of fragrance Limousin

Over more than 30 hectares, the Buddhist pagoda offers a variety of buildings for contemplation, blending in with the magnificent Limousine countryside. Wide open spaces, punctuated by ponds where lotuses grow every summer 🪷

This unusual and unique place offers a soothing atmosphere, ideal for walks, meditation or simply silent contemplation 🧘‍♀️

Temple bouddhiste de Rancon : un lieu spirituel insolite en Haute-Vienne

A little piece of Asia

The Buddhist temple at Rancon is surprisingly unexpected in the midst of rural landscapes. As soon as you enter, the atmosphere changes: traditional architecture, sacred statues, peaceful ponds where lotuses bloom… Everything invites serenity.

Beyond its exceptional setting, the temple is also a lively place, where spirituality and culture come together: it’s not uncommon to bump into monks there.

Visitors can stroll through the gardens, enjoying the peace and quiet and letting themselves be carried away by the timeless atmosphere.

This site is an invitation to an inner journey, a meeting between Asian culture and the Limousin landscapes. A place to see, for the beauty of the site as much as for the experience it offers 🏯🍃