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Contemplative Arts

  • March

    • Awakening the Five Freedoms within the Mandala of Space

      18 March 2026 – 29 March 2026

      With: Lee Worley

      Join us for a 10-day Mudra & Maitri Space Awareness Retreat. Open to all.

       
  • April

    • Traditional Chinese Qigong Retreat • Levels 1 & 2

      5 April 2026 – 6 April 2026

      With: Damien Sauvezie

      Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the practice of Qigong as presented by two distinct Taoist schools. Open to all. Taught in French.

       
    • Traditional Chinese Qigong Retreat • Level 3

      7 April 2026 – 8 April 2026

      With: Mathias Pongracz

      Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the practice of qigong as presented by two distinct Taoist schools. Prerequisite Level 1 & 2

       
      • Traditional Chinese Qigong Retreat • Level 4

        9 April 2026 – 10 April 2026

        With: Eunice Adachi

        Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the practice of qigong as presented by two distinct Taoist schools. Prerequisite Level 3

         
        • Qigong for Spinal Health

          11 April 2026 – 12 April 2026

          With: Eva Wong

          This programme is open to all who have completed Qigong levels 1 - 4.

           
          • Qigong level 7 – Part 1 – The cultivation and transmutation of jing

            12 April 2026 – 18 April 2026

            With: Eva Wong

            This programme is only open to advanced students of Eva Wong (graduates of Level 6). Please see the detailed requirements below.

             
          • July

            • Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Advanced

              21 July 2026 – 1 August 2026

              With: Max Baltin

              Kyudo intensive for advanced Kyudo practitioners.

               
            • Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Open to all

              26 July 2026 – 1 August 2026

              With: Max Baltin

              Open to all - a living tradition of contemplative archery.

               
            • September

              • Kado-Ikebana Instructor Training 2026

                27 September 2026 – 4 October 2026

                With: Marcia Shibata

                This teacher’s training continues to cultivate a mind/heart that is always open. The programme is by invitation only.

                 
 

    Local programmes

    • Sunday Meditation for All

      19 April 2026

      With: Herbert Elsky

      A free programme open to everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The day consists of periods of meditation, talks and group discussions. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Taught in French.

       
    • Warrior in the World – Shambhala Training Level 3

      25 April 2026 – 26 April 2026

      With: Catherine Eveillard

      Our greater capacity for gentle self-examination leads us to want to emerge from our cocoon. We become more fearless and desire to approach the world more directly in all our activities. Taught in French (translation upon request).

       
    • Shambhala Sacred Path: The Four Dignities- Meek & Perky, Outrageous & Inscrutable

      27 April 2026 – 3 May 2026

      With: Catherine Eveillard, Tessa Racine

      Retreat to deepen your understanding of the Sacred Path of Shambhala.

       
    • Sunday Meditation for All

      3 May 2026

      With: Elizabeth Anscutter

      A free programme open to everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The day consists of periods of meditation, talks and group discussions. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Taught in French.

       
    • Sunday Meditation for All

      7 June 2026

      With: Catherine Eveillard, Tessa Racine

      A free programme open to everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The day consists of periods of meditation, talks and group discussions. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Taught in French.

       

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