Do you have to be Buddhist to sign up?
No. We take a secular and critical approach, open to all traditions. We draw on practices from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, without treating them as dogma.
Do I need to have meditated before?
It’s preferable but not required. We offer guided practices and feedback on any challenges. Requirement: a commitment to practice 10–30 minutes a day between sessions.
What if I can’t attend all the sessions?
Recordings are available. 1–2 absences are allowed. If you miss more than 3 sessions, it’s best to wait for the next session.
How is this different from a retreat?
Retreat = a short, intensive program in silence. Immersion = a long-term program (4 months) integrated into everyday life. The two are complementary.
Will there be a follow-up?
Retreats in Provence, themed workshops, meditation mentoring. Explore Passport: 15% off retreats.
Who is this immersion program intended for?
- Yoga or meditation practitioners who want to understand the fundamentals of what they do.
- Coaches, therapists, and mentors who want to ground their practice in a living tradition.
- Readers who have already explored Buddhism through books and want to move on to structured practice.
- People going through life transitions (the second half of life, grief, career changes) who are seeking an understanding of suffering that is neither psychologizing nor religious.
This immersion is neither a university course (practice is central), nor an introduction to a specific school (secular approach), nor a 12-session wellness program.