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Searching for and embodying the beloved (GxD) by being different together as an act of rebellion.

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what is House of the beloved? 

House of the beloved enables a life (radically) devoted to the search for and embodiment of GxD - the beloved, the nameless, the ultimate, the transcendent, the silence with many names - in a context that is absolutely sincere, critical, trans-spiritual, inclusive, and celebrative.

 

At the heart of our communal life is the idea of "being different together": deeply connecting with others while each expressing our own way of being human.

 

By rethinking how we live, love, learn, and die, House of the beloved supports us in becoming absolutely free, so that our very existence becomes an act of rebellion in an increasingly unfree world.

We explore new approaches to relationships, parenting, counseling, teaching, and community-building. Want to learn more?

We're dedicated to helping you become absolutely free. Our transformative practices support you in finding deep connection by expressing your own way of being human.

Join us at our urban mountain top in the center of Brussels.

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services we offer at house of the beloved
calligraphy workshops

1-day workshops

Whether it's meditation, authentic presence, shadow work or existential research, our one-day workshops are the perfect opportunity to get a taste of what we're doing at House of the beloved, and to meet our community.

We offer a wide variety of classes, workshops and retreats from our House in Brussels. Take a look below to find what suits you. 

calligraphy trainings

training programs

In our trainings, we combine meditation, authentic presence, shadow work and existential research to support you in finding and expressing your own way of being human. 

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community

Being different together is not just a practice. It is a way of life.

Join our community if you want to immerse yourself in new ways of learning, living, and loving and reinvent your parenting, teaching, coaching, and more. 

who are we?

Stijn, monk at house of the beloved

My life is completely dedicated to seeing through the illusions of the mind, so I can love without conditions and die without fear.

Out of a deep love for my lineages (Gnostic Christianity, Tantric Shaivism & Indo-Tibetan Buddhism) I am sharing my way of being human. Without any shiny degrees, titles or pontifical approval to take away a fear of being nothing. Just ... always right here.

 

Stijn

 

- facilitation & mentoring 

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imagine...

Imagine a place where personal (conscious) development, community living and regenerative, organic farming come together - much like monasteries of the past. A space where we can live our ideas about “being different together”, and celebrate diversity, combine ancient wisdom with modern science, and foster critical, autonomous thinking. Wouldn't that be amazing?

some thoughts...

upcoming events

  • Authentic presence NL
    Authentic presence NL
    Wed 20 May
    Van der Valk Boumanlaan
    20 May 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
    Van der Valk Boumanlaan, Van der Valk Boumanlaan, 3446 Woerden, Nederland
    The practice of authentic presence is about freely expressing and revealing yourself while being with others. Through this practice, you learn to let go of habitual patterns and conditioned responses, allowing you to form deeper, more genuine connections rooted in who you truly are.
  • Authentic presence
    Authentic presence
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 26 May
    Bruxelles
    26 May 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
    Bruxelles, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    The practice of authentic presence is about freely expressing and revealing yourself while being with others. Through this practice, you learn to let go of habitual patterns and conditioned responses, allowing you to form deeper, more genuine connections rooted in who you truly are.
  • burried alive retreat
    burried alive retreat
    Fri 03 Jul
    House of the beloved
    03 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 05 Jul 2026, 15:00
    House of the beloved, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    I guess the name speaks for itself. Facing death, intensifying life.
  • Save the date: Summer week 2026
    Save the date: Summer week 2026
    05 Aug 2026, 12:00 – 12 Aug 2026, 16:00
    Bouillon, Ucimont, 6833 Bouillon, Belgium
    Join us for a transformative, week-long community experience in the magical nature of the Belgian Ardennes (Ucimont)!

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