At a time when fears collectively and individually tend to influence perceptions, full consciousness seems almost insignificant in the great concert of howls of the world.
For many of us, joy is an experience that comes and goes depending on circumstances. She doesn't let herself be approached easily and when she is there, sometimes we don't see her.
This silent retreat allows us to connect to a state of simplicity which will leave less room for the fears and mistrust of others. With a little training and stability, a form of confidence in one's deep balance can emerge. It is not a joy that makes one “euphoric”, but a joy that makes one “Euthymia”. In ancient philosophy, Euthymia is a state of balance linked to the breath and the heart, a deep joy, which does not depend on circumstances.
Stéphane Faure studied international law. He decided to stop his master's degree in 1994 in order to be able to follow two cycles of three-year meditative retreats under the guidance of a recognized master, Lama Guendune. Then, for seven years (2002-2009), he was one of the managers of a specialized documentary center and taught meditation during c... Read More