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Jessica Sarapoff

Jessica Sarapoff

Jessica Sarapoff has been a Shambhala Buddhist practitioner since 1989. She teaches Contemplative Writing and the Nalanda Miksang levels of contemplative photography, which she studied with John McQuade and Miriam Hall. She has studied, and continues to study, Contemplative Writing under Miriam Hall, Nathalie Goldberg, and Creative Journaling with Anne-Marie Jobin.

Formerly a professional opera singer, she has been practicing hypnotherapy and other brief and integrative therapies and contemplative arts since 2010, in her private practice and online.

 
 

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  • Maitri: Transforming confusion into wisdom

    25 October 2026 – 1 November 2026

    With: Tessa Racine

    Let us explore the teachings of the five wisdoms to see how we can balance them in our lives and transform confusion into wisdom. Open to all, no meditation experience necessary.

     
  • The Art of Being Human – Shambhala Training Level 1

    14 November 2026 – 15 November 2026

    With: Elizabeth Anscutter, Franck Le Naourèse

    An introductory weekend to meditation. Corresponds to Level 1 of the Shambhala Training - open to all!

     
  • Qigong 1 & 2: Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind

    21 November 2026 – 22 November 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.

     

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