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Healing & Psychology

  • November

    • Buddhist Classes: Is Buddhism a philosophy or a religion?

      16 November 2025

      With: Tessa Racine

      Why do we suffer? What is karma? What is samsara?

       
    • Anchoring in wakeful presence of body and mind

      24 November 2025 – 30 November 2025

      With: Barbara Märtens, Friederike Tröscher

      Join us for an exploration of mindfulness and awareness through simple meditation and movement practices from the traditions of Body-Mind Centering® and Shambhala Buddhism. Open to all.

       
 

    Local programmes

    • Sunday Meditation for All

      7 December 2025

      With: 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.

       
    • The Sacred Path: Drala

      13 December 2025 – 14 December 2025

      With: Herbert Elsky

      Deepen your meditation practice, and continue along the path of the Shambhala teachings on warriorship, in this weekend retreat.

       
    • Sunday Meditation for All

      11 January 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.

       
    • Sunday Meditation for All

      1 February 2026

      With: Catherine Eveillard

      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.

       
    • Birth of the warrior – Shambhala Training Level 2 – Open to All

      21 February 2026 – 22 February 2026

      With: Sylvie Deraime

      Having experienced a taste of basic goodness in Level 1, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habit. Taught in French (translation upon request).

       

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