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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.

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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
    Authentic presence
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 07 Apr
    Bruxelles
    07 Apr 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.
  • Meditatie  training: exploratie weekend
    Meditatie  training: exploratie weekend
    24 Apr 2026, 20:00 – 26 Apr 2026, 15:00
    Bruxelles, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    Korte begeleide meditaties, onmiddellijke persoonlijke feedback, gebaseerd op Indo-Tibetaans Boeddhisme, geïnformeerd door wetenschap.
  • Authentic presence NL
    Authentic presence NL
    Wed 29 Apr
    Amsterdam
    29 Apr 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
    Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
    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.
  • Celebration of life (1)
    Celebration of life (1)
    Sat 02 May
    02 May 2026, 15:30 – 23:50
    Bruxelles, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    Welcome to a crazy evening of meditation, authentic presence, potluck dinner, musical fireworks, bonfires, dancing and connection. We look forward to seeing you (again)! This event is donation based.
  • Existential research
    Existential research
    Sun 03 May
    House of the beloved
    03 May 2026, 17:00 – 08 May 2026, 20:00
    House of the beloved, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    Join us for a weeklong existential research gathering
  • Meditation training: exploration weekend
    Meditation training: exploration weekend
    Fri 15 May
    15 May 2026, 20:00 – 17 May 2026, 15:00
    House of the beloved, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    Want to start meditating or deepen your meditation? Do you want a calm mind? Be more intimate with yourself? Learn the difference between meditation and dissociation or marination? This weekend-long meditation training will support you. Finally going nowhere.

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community potluck
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explorer's gathering
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