welkom immersioners!
Vrijdag 24 april start ons eerste Nederlandstalige “crazy wisdom” meditatie weekend.
Steeds dieper en dieper naar binnen gaan, zonder een referentiepunt van spiritualiteit, een redder, goed of kwaad - zonder enige vorm van referentie! Tot we de grond bereiken van (conceptuele) hopeloosheid. Dit genadeloze “ad fundum” proces van psychologische penetratie is de essentie van geschifte wijsheid (crazy wisdom) en een pad naar vrijheid.
- Chögyam Trungpa
We starten om 20.00 uur en je bent welkom in House of the beloved vanaf 19.30. Onderaan deze pagina vind je alle praktische informatie. Je kan er ook te bevestigen dat je geen opnames maakt van de meditaties, en je vind er meer uitleg over waarom we dit vragen. Tot en met dinsdag 21 april kan je er ook aangeven wat je dieet-wensen zijn. We koken standaard vegetarische en suikervrij.
Aankomend weekend is Danielle aanwezig om last minute vragen te beantwoorden op het nummer +32 497 70 59 08.
We kijken ernaar uit om samen met je te mediteren.
Tot dan!
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practical info:
Staying at House of the Beloved is a refreshing immersion in a simple monastic life, with limited private space and personal property.
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The retreats are conducted in silence, except during guided meditations and designated times for feedback or questions.
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We encourage you to turn off your phone. If needed, you can provide our phone number (+32 493 147189) to an emergency contact. In case of an urgent situation, they should call twice within three minutes to override silent mode. Please inform them that this should be reserved for true emergencies, likely requiring you to leave. If the phone rings—even during meditation—we will answer it.
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In case you have any practical issues or difficulties finding a parking spot on Friday, please contact Danielle (+32 497 70 59 08).
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It is not allowed to make recordings of the meditation instructions. Please complete this form to indicate your agreement and tell us your dietary wishes: in het nederlands or in English.
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Sleeping arrangements are in shared spaces (the dojo and a large communal room). Please bring a sleeping bag, a mattress cover, and a pillow. We will provide a mattress. (If this feels too intense for you, you have the option to rent a nearby B&B.)
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You can bring your own meditation pillow or use one of ours
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Think about what you really need. Bring only half of it (including a small towel and a note book). You have one cubicle storage (see image below). Anything that doesn’t fit will be immediately listed on eBay. :) Don't bring suitcases.
In case comfort is needed:
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Wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement and meditation.
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Dress in layers, as your body temperature may fluctuate during meditation.
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Optional: Bring warm socks or slippers, as we will not be wearing shoes indoors.
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If possible, consider taking a rest day after the weekend. The transition back to daily life can feel significant after an intense meditation retreat.
Food and Drinks:
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Our cuisine is vegetarian and sugar free.
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In the agreement form (see above) you can indicate your dietary restrictions.
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The cost of food will be shared among all participants.
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Water and tea will be provided.
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Healthy snacks, such as fruit, nuts, and sugar-free cookies, will be available.
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Meals include dinner on Saturday and brunch on both Saturday and Sunday.
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We will all share responsibility for setting the table and cleaning up after meals.
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No eating or drinking during the sessions.
schedule
Friday
20:00-22:00: session 1
22:00-22:30: evening ceremony
Saturday
07:00-08:45: session 2
09:00-10:30: session 3
10:30-12:00: brunch
12:00-14:00: session 4
14:00-15:30: break
15:30-18:30: session 5
18:30-20:00: dinner
20:00-21:00: free
21:00-22:30: relaxed evening session
Sunday
07:00-08:45: session 6
09:00-10:30: session 7
10:30-12:00: brunch
12:00-14:00: session 8
14:00-15:00: closure and cleaning
preparation (preliminary practices)
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Establish a daily practice
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How to establish a practice? Check out this website.
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Start practicing concentration meditation. Find instructions here.
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Listen to the four podcasts (love, safety, authentic presence, meditation).
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Familiarise yourself with the intuitions and monastic rules.
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Get our immersion guide: Eric Baret’s “Let the moon be free”.
we look forward to having you here
may you be well