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deeply connected by expressing your own way of being human

being
different
together

what is House of the beloved? 

At House of the Beloved, we're reimagining what it means to live, learn, and love. As a contemporary, monastic community grounded in the concept of "being different together," 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.

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. 

calligraphy community

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 

Featured events

  • Tantric breathing
    Tantric breathing
    Multiple Dates
    Wed 12 Nov
    Bruxelles
    Dynamic breathing and gentle touch to awaken the subtle body and shift our sense of self. Through cycles of expansion and contraction, stillness and intensity, we begin to dissolve habitual tensions, alter our body image and activate the energetic channels and centers.
  • Philosophical striptease
    Philosophical striptease
    Thu 13 Nov
    Hybrid event at HOTB and via zoom.
    Let’s us undress our minds together. What is reality? Who am I? 
What does it mean to be a self? Is there anything beyond my perception and the constructs of my mind?
During this hybrid evening gathering, we bridge contemplative practice and philosophical reflection.
  • Authentic presence
    Authentic presence
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 18 Nov
    Bruxelles
    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
    Thu 20 Nov
    Van der Valk Boumanlaan 7
    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  (1)
    Authentic presence  (1)
    Thu 18 Dec
    Amsterdam
    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 - Netherlands
    Authentic presence - Netherlands
    Multiple Dates
    Thu 18 Dec
    Location is TBD
    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.

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