Do you want more meaning, enjoyment and intimacy in your relationships? We believe that this is possible with more of your authenticity. We like to explore this with you in our RC. Let’s get started for a better life!
Silke & Boaz are delighted to offer this 19-session Didactic Resiliency Circle starting January 31st 2024 as an opportunity to heal, grow, stabilize and learn about YOU and experience the exhilaration of honest social engagement in a group dynamic. The didactic inputs will help to bring a professional and conceptual understanding of the group processes, and especially conceived for mental health professionals looking to build their somatic and systems practice in groups.
Here at NeuroSystemics, indeed we are interested in finding out what is meaningful and how to bring that about in your life, but we also utilize the latest understanding of system science and neurobiological process to foster a sense of calm, security and empowerment. A Resiliency Circle is a powerful place of discovery, an invitation to step into the here and now with your full self in a container of safety.
Resiliency Circles
NeuroSystemicsTM is a community-based methodology bridging ancient wisdom traditions, evolutionary neurosciences and systemic understanding to offer an integrative path to resilient healing, passionate living and awakening.
Resiliency Circles (RC) offer a unique environment to experience a safe, enjoyable and educational relational space. Trained professionals hold a compassionate and sensitive attitude to include all the parts of everyone present – orienting towards unconditional acceptance and appreciation. The purpose of an RC is primarily for individuals to experience and integrate a sense of belonging through their nervous system; the group work involves an experiential process by including the missing and often alienated aspects of our being through the safe container held by the therapists and the quality of interaction between group members. As the process unfolds, the RC’s therefore open the door to a palpable sense of peace, intimacy and connection with one another. As the group builds trust and learns to feel strong while sometimes showing vulnerability, the potential for healing, resiliency and awakening is exponential!
Each participant enters the RC with a specific personallized goal, which contributes to the RC being a learning space to experiment and learn new ways of relating to oneself and others. These behavioural goals help satisfy and embody deep developmental needs of for personality and attachment growth.
Practically, after a short introduction from the therapists, group members are invited to share freely whatever is on their mind/heart and there begins the free association conversation and spontaneous sharing. Each person manifests themselves differently, and the RC enables group members to embody a sense of belonging by appreciating the diversity of life experiences, points of view. Finally, as the group builds in its quality of compassion and enjoyment, it becomes a womb-like experience which supports deep nervous system regulation for all members.
A didactic Resiliency Circle:
This RC is specifically geared for mental health professionals wanting to learn about the RC facilitation process. In addition to the highly experiential dynamics of this RC, there will be two added components available to participants in order to enhance their embodied understanding of the RC facilitation process:
- At the end of each session, the co-facilitators will lead a short didactic period to collectively explore some of the group processes which unfolded in the session. Theoretical models of groupwork (complex systems, nervous system science, humanistic psychotherapy and positive psychology) will be referred to in order to help contextualize these dynamics.
- Right after each session, co-facilitators will debrief the session with the group members present, off camera. Group members will be invited to share their reactions to the co-facilitators’ debrief period at the following group session a week later.
Clinically proven benefits include:
- Somatic experiencing in group process understanding and embodiment
- Relational attachment development through group process
- Reduction of stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma
- Development of resiliency, emotional regulation and cognitive functioning
- Reduction of chronic issues such as sleeping problems, chronic pain
- Embodiment of social belonging and meaning
Who is this didactic Resiliency Circle for?
Anyone wishing to
- Learn somatic techniques to work with groups
- Help your clients develop somatic embodiment and attachment resiliency through multi-person groups processes
- Relational attachment development through group process
- Enjoy a safe space & enrich their relational skills
- Develop new ways of feeling empathic, non-judgmental and compassionate
- Be seen, be heard and welcomed in a genuine atmosphere of vulnerability
- Learn how to be in groups with greater levels of ease, comfort and confidence
- Form meaningful relationships
Dates
Continuity is essential for the development and growth of all group members, and we expect you to be present for every sessions without exception. Of course, life happens and emergencies sometimes occur, but we ask that you clear your schedule and commit fully for every session if you’d like to sign up. Here are the dates: Wednesdays are at 6:30-8pm CET (12:30-2pm ET):
- January 31 @ 6:30-8pm CET (12:30-2pm ET)
- Special week-end: February 3 & 4 at 2-3:30pm CET (8-9:30am ET)
All the following weekly dates at 6:30-8pm CET (12:30-2pm ET)
- February 7, (no session on 14), 21 & 28
- March 6, (no session on 13), 20 & 27
- April (no session on 3 & 10) 17 & 24
- May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
- June 5 & 12
Please note we invite all participants to stay for the 20-minute co-facilitation debrief period after each session.
Fee
50 Euros per session.
Limited spaces with lower fee may be available for those with financial difficulty, to be discussed during the pre-RC nterview.
25-session Resiliency Circles with Rebekka Haas and Heath Wilson
Resiliency Circles
NeuroSystemicsTM is a community-based methodology bridging ancient wisdom traditions, evolutionary neurosciences and systemic understanding to offer an integrative path to resilient healing, passionate living and awakening.
Resiliency Circles (RC) offer a unique environment to experience a safe, enjoyable and educational relational space. Trained professionals hold a compassionate and sensitive attitude to include all the parts of everyone present – orienting towards unconditional acceptance and appreciation. As the process unfolds, the RC’s therefore open the door to a palpable sense of peace, intimacy and connection with one another. As the group builds trust and learns to feel strong while sometimes showing vulnerability, the potential for healing, resiliency and awakening is exponential!
The purpose of an RC is primarily for individuals to experience and integrate a sense of belonging through their nervous system; the group work involves a psychotherapeutic process by including the missing and often alienated aspects of our being through the safe container held by the therapists and the quality of interaction between group members.
Practically, after a short introduction from the therapists, group members are invited to share freely whatever is on their mind/heart and there begins the free association conversation and spontaneous sharing. Each person manifests themselves differently, and the RC enables group members to embody a sense of belonging by appreciating the diversity of life experiences, points of view. Finally, as the group builds in its quality of compassion and enjoyment, it becomes a womb-like experience which supports deep nervous system regulation for all members.
Clinically proven benefits include:
Who is the RC for?
Anyone wishing to
Date
Fee
5O Euro per session (financial support can be discussed with Heath and Rebekka for those in need)
19-session Didactic Resiliency Circle (5 months) with Silke Foegele & Boaz Feldman
Do you want more meaning, enjoyment and intimacy in your relationships? We believe that this is possible with more of your authenticity. We like to explore this with you in our RC. Let’s get started for a better life!
Silke & Boaz are delighted to offer this 19-session Didactic Resiliency Circle starting January 31st 2024 as an opportunity to heal, grow, stabilize and learn about YOU and experience the exhilaration of honest social engagement in a group dynamic. The didactic inputs will help to bring a professional and conceptual understanding of the group processes, and especially conceived for mental health professionals looking to build their somatic and systems practice in groups.
Here at NeuroSystemics, indeed we are interested in finding out what is meaningful and how to bring that about in your life, but we also utilize the latest understanding of system science and neurobiological process to foster a sense of calm, security and empowerment. A Resiliency Circle is a powerful place of discovery, an invitation to step into the here and now with your full self in a container of safety.
Resiliency Circles
NeuroSystemicsTM is a community-based methodology bridging ancient wisdom traditions, evolutionary neurosciences and systemic understanding to offer an integrative path to resilient healing, passionate living and awakening.
Resiliency Circles (RC) offer a unique environment to experience a safe, enjoyable and educational relational space. Trained professionals hold a compassionate and sensitive attitude to include all the parts of everyone present – orienting towards unconditional acceptance and appreciation. The purpose of an RC is primarily for individuals to experience and integrate a sense of belonging through their nervous system; the group work involves an experiential process by including the missing and often alienated aspects of our being through the safe container held by the therapists and the quality of interaction between group members. As the process unfolds, the RC’s therefore open the door to a palpable sense of peace, intimacy and connection with one another. As the group builds trust and learns to feel strong while sometimes showing vulnerability, the potential for healing, resiliency and awakening is exponential!
Each participant enters the RC with a specific personallized goal, which contributes to the RC being a learning space to experiment and learn new ways of relating to oneself and others. These behavioural goals help satisfy and embody deep developmental needs of for personality and attachment growth.
Practically, after a short introduction from the therapists, group members are invited to share freely whatever is on their mind/heart and there begins the free association conversation and spontaneous sharing. Each person manifests themselves differently, and the RC enables group members to embody a sense of belonging by appreciating the diversity of life experiences, points of view. Finally, as the group builds in its quality of compassion and enjoyment, it becomes a womb-like experience which supports deep nervous system regulation for all members.
A didactic Resiliency Circle:
This RC is specifically geared for mental health professionals wanting to learn about the RC facilitation process. In addition to the highly experiential dynamics of this RC, there will be two added components available to participants in order to enhance their embodied understanding of the RC facilitation process:
Clinically proven benefits include:
Who is this didactic Resiliency Circle for?
Anyone wishing to
Dates
Continuity is essential for the development and growth of all group members, and we expect you to be present for every sessions without exception. Of course, life happens and emergencies sometimes occur, but we ask that you clear your schedule and commit fully for every session if you’d like to sign up. Here are the dates: Wednesdays are at 6:30-8pm CET (12:30-2pm ET):
All the following weekly dates at 6:30-8pm CET (12:30-2pm ET)
Please note we invite all participants to stay for the 20-minute co-facilitation debrief period after each session.
Fee
50 Euros per session.
Limited spaces with lower fee may be available for those with financial difficulty, to be discussed during the pre-RC nterview.
Dāna pour/for Monica Antunes
Un cadeau/A gift
Le don de l’enseignement est considéré comme le plus grand des dons dans la tradition bouddhiste. Il nécessite beaucoup d’expérience, de réflexion et de ressentis pour élaborer une perspective dharmique, un modèle conceptuel de la sagesse et des propositions stratégique pour pratiquer. Cela se traduit par l’accomplissement d’années de retraite de méditation silencieuse, de nombreux séminaires, des formations dans diverses traditions et une motivation soutenue. Ressentons-nous de la gratitude pour cette offrande de l’enseignement ? Une ouverture du cœur peut-elle se faire sentir ?
The gift of teaching is considered the greatest gift in the Buddhist tradition. It requires a lot of experience, reflection and feeling to develop a dharmic perspective, a conceptual model of wisdom and strategic proposals for practicing. This translates into completing years of silent meditation retreat, numerous seminars, training in various traditions, and sustained motivation. Do we feel grateful for this offering of teaching? Can an opening of the heart be felt?
Une pratique du coeur/A practice of the heart
Le dāna est une invitation à observer nos propres sentiments. L’enseignement reçu a-t-il été bénéfique ? Quelle valeur accordons-nous à ce qui a été reçu ? Ce qui importe dans la pratique de la générosité n’est pas le montant que nous donnerons, mais plutôt l’intention avec laquelle nous donnons. Un dāna, aussi petit soit-il, ne sera jamais insignifiant si la motivation de générosité qui l’accompagne est authentique. Que veut-il dire d’être généreux ici et maintenant?
Dāna is an invitation to observe our own feelings. Was the teaching received beneficial? What value do we place on what has been received? What matters in practicing generosity is not how much we give, but rather the intention with which we give. A dāna, no matter how small, will never be insignificant if the motivation of generosity that accompanies it is genuine. What does it mean to be generous here and now?
Un activisme contemplatif/A contemplative activism
Dans nos sociétés principalement ancrées dans le néolibéralisme capitaliste, l’argent est devenue un fin en soi et tout devient marchandise. La tradition du dāna que le bouddha a mis en place il y a 2600 ans avait pour fonction de promouvoir une co-dépendance entre les monastiques et les laïques. Les laïques subvenaient aux besoin des monastiques s’ils considéraient que ces derniers leurs enseignaient le dharma (l’enseignement du bouddha) judicieusement. Il y avait un rapport de confiance, de bienveillance et des liens personnels tissés entre eux. Les monastiques recevaient plus des robes, des logements et de la nourriture que de l’argent. L’argent dépersonnalise l’échange et donneur et receveur, en utilisant une devise tierce. Aujourd’hui l’argent est indispensable, mais peut-être est-il possible de se remémorer de ce lien principalement convivial et chaleureux qui caractérisait la relation de soutien entre les laïques et les monastiques. Donner/dépenser de l’argent peut aussi être considérer comme un vote pour quelque chose. Combien dépense-t-on sur la technologie, sur le divertissement, sur ce qui nous apporte de la sagesse et de la bienveillance? Que souhaitons-nous soutenir et encourager dans notre société?
In our societies mainly anchored in capitalist neoliberalism, money has become an end in itself and everything becomes a commodity. The dāna tradition that the Buddha established 2,600 years ago had the function of promoting co-dependence between monastics and laypeople. Lay people provided for the needs of monastics if they considered that the latter taught them the dharma (the teaching of the Buddha) judiciously. There was a relationship of trust, kindness and personal bonds established between them. Monastics received robes, lodgings and food more than money. Money depersonalizes the exchange and gives and receives, using a third currency. Today money is essential, but perhaps it is possible to remember this mainly friendly and warm bond which characterized the supportive relationship between lay people and monastics. Giving/spending money can also be seen as a vote for something. How much do we spend on technology, on entertainment, on what brings us wisdom and kindness? What do we want to support and encourage in our society?
23-Session Resiliency Circles with Silke Foegele and Rebekka Haas
Do you want more quality and pleasure in your relationships? We believe that this is possible with more of your authenticity. We like to explore this with you in our RC. Let’s get started with a better life!
Rebekka and Silke are delighted to offer this Resiliency Circle, taking place every Friday at 1.30-3pm CEST, as an opportunity to heal, grow, stabilize and learn about YOU and experience the exhilaration of honest social engagement in a group dynamic.
A Resiliency Circle is a powerful place of discovery, an invitation to step into the here and now with your full self in a container of safety.
Here at NeuroSystemics, indeed we are interested in finding out what is meaningful and how to bring that about in your life, but we also utilize the latest understanding of system science and neurobiological process to foster a sense of calm, security, and empowerment.
Resiliency Circles
NeuroSystemicsTM is a community-based methodology bridging ancient wisdom traditions, evolutionary neurosciences and systemic understanding to offer an integrative path to resilient healing, passionate living and awakening.
Resiliency Circles (RC) offer a unique environment to experience a safe, enjoyable and educational relational space. Trained professionals hold a compassionate and sensitive attitude to include all the parts of everyone present – orienting towards unconditional acceptance and appreciation. As the process unfolds, the RC’s therefore open the door to a palpable sense of peace, intimacy and connection with one another. As the group builds trust and learns to feel strong while sometimes showing vulnerability, the potential for healing, resiliency and awakening is exponential!
The purpose of an RC is primarily for individuals to experience and integrate a sense of belonging through their nervous system; the group work involves a psychotherapeutic process by including the missing and often alienated aspects of our being through the safe container held by the therapists and the quality of interaction between group members.
Practically, after a short introduction from the therapists, group members are invited to share freely whatever is on their mind/heart and there begins the free association conversation and spontaneous sharing. Each person manifests themselves differently, and the RC enables group members to embody a sense of belonging by appreciating the diversity of life experiences, points of view. Finally, as the group builds in its quality of compassion and enjoyment, it becomes a womb-like experience which supports deep nervous system regulation for all members.
Clinically proven benefits include:
Who is the RC for?
Anyone wishing to
Starting Date
This is an already running RC. After the Pre-RC-Interview you will determine your entry date together with Rebecca und Silke.
Fee
Sliding Scale: 50-20 Euro per session
If the supported fee is still a challenge, and you really want to join. Please write to rebekkahaascetin@gmail.com
17-session Resiliency Circles (4.5 months) with Nazli Sariyildiz & Boaz Feldman
Do you want more meaning, enjoyment and intimacy in your relationships? We believe that this is possible with more of your authenticity. We like to explore this with you in our RC. Let’s get started for a better life!
Nazli & Boaz are delighted to offer this 17 Weeks Resiliency Circle starting June 7th 2023 as an opportunity to heal, grow, stabilize and learn about YOU and experience the exhilaration of honest social engagement in a group dynamic.
A Resiliency Circle is a powerful place of discovery, an invitation to step into the here and now with your full self in a container of safety.
Here at NeuroSystemics, indeed we are interested in finding out what is meaningful and how to bring that about in your life, but we also utilize the latest understanding of system science and neurobiological process to foster a sense of calm, security and empowerment.
Resiliency Circles
NeuroSystemicsTM is a community-based methodology bridging ancient wisdom traditions, evolutionary neurosciences and systemic understanding to offer an integrative path to resilient healing, passionate living and awakening.
Resiliency Circles (RC) offer a unique environment to experience a safe, enjoyable and educational relational space. Trained professionals hold a compassionate and sensitive attitude to include all the parts of everyone present – orienting towards unconditional acceptance and appreciation. As the process unfolds, the RC’s therefore open the door to a palpable sense of peace, intimacy and connection with one another. As the group builds trust and learns to feel strong while sometimes showing vulnerability, the potential for healing, resiliency and awakening is exponential!
The purpose of an RC is primarily for individuals to experience and integrate a sense of belonging through their nervous system; the group work involves a psychotherapeutic process by including the missing and often alienated aspects of our being through the safe container held by the therapists and the quality of interaction between group members.
Practically, after a short introduction from the therapists, group members are invited to share freely whatever is on their mind/heart and there begins the free association conversation and spontaneous sharing. Each person manifests themselves differently, and the RC enables group members to embody a sense of belonging by appreciating the diversity of life experiences, points of view. Finally, as the group builds in its quality of compassion and enjoyment, it becomes a womb-like experience which supports deep nervous system regulation for all members.
Clinically proven benefits include:
Who is the RC for?
Anyone wishing to
Dates
Continuity is essential for the development and growth of all group members, and we expect you to be present for every sessions without exception. Of course, life happens and emergencies sometimes occur, but we ask that you clear your schedule and commit fully for every session if you’d like to sign up.
The dates are the following:
Fee
Sliding Scale: 15 Euros to 50 Euros per Session
9-Session Resiliency Circles with Silke Foegele and Rebekka Haas
Do you want more quality and pleasure in your relationships? We believe that this is possible with more of your authenticity. We like to explore this with you in our RC. Let’s get started with a better life!
Rebekka and Silke are delighted to offer this Resiliency Circle, taking place every Friday at 1-2.30pm CEST, as an opportunity to heal, grow, stabilize and learn about YOU and experience the exhilaration of honest social engagement in a group dynamic.
A Resiliency Circle is a powerful place of discovery, an invitation to step into the here and now with your full self in a container of safety.
Here at NeuroSystemics, indeed we are interested in finding out what is meaningful and how to bring that about in your life, but we also utilize the latest understanding of system science and neurobiological process to foster a sense of calm, security and empowerment.
Resiliency Circles
NeuroSystemicsTM is a community-based methodology bridging ancient wisdom traditions, evolutionary neurosciences and systemic understanding to offer an integrative path to resilient healing, passionate living and awakening.
Resiliency Circles (RC) offer a unique environment to experience a safe, enjoyable and educational relational space. Trained professionals hold a compassionate and sensitive attitude to include all the parts of everyone present – orienting towards unconditional acceptance and appreciation. As the process unfolds, the RC’s therefore open the door to a palpable sense of peace, intimacy and connection with one another. As the group builds trust and learns to feel strong while sometimes showing vulnerability, the potential for healing, resiliency and awakening is exponential!
The purpose of an RC is primarily for individuals to experience and integrate a sense of belonging through their nervous system; the group work involves a psychotherapeutic process by including the missing and often alienated aspects of our being through the safe container held by the therapists and the quality of interaction between group members.
Practically, after a short introduction from the therapists, group members are invited to share freely whatever is on their mind/heart and there begins the free association conversation and spontaneous sharing. Each person manifests themselves differently, and the RC enables group members to embody a sense of belonging by appreciating the diversity of life experiences, points of view. Finally, as the group builds in its quality of compassion and enjoyment, it becomes a womb-like experience which supports deep nervous system regulation for all members.
Clinically proven benefits include:
Who is the RC for?
Anyone wishing to
Starting Date
This is an already running RC. After the Pre-RC-Interview you will determine your entry date together with Rebecca und Silke.
Fee
Sliding Scale: 50-20 Euro per session
If the supported fee is still a challenge, and you really want to join. Please write to rebekkahaascetin@gmail.com
12-session Resiliency Circles with Buğu Türkoğul & Heath Wilson
Resiliency Circles
NeuroSystemicsTM is a community-based methodology bridging ancient wisdom traditions, evolutionary neurosciences and systemic understanding to offer an integrative path to resilient healing, passionate living and awakening.
Resiliency Circles (RC) offer a unique environment to experience a safe, enjoyable and educational relational space. Trained professionals hold a compassionate and sensitive attitude to include all the parts of everyone present – orienting towards unconditional acceptance and appreciation. As the process unfolds, the RC’s therefore open the door to a palpable sense of peace, intimacy and connection with one another. As the group builds trust and learns to feel strong while sometimes showing vulnerability, the potential for healing, resiliency and awakening is exponential!
The purpose of an RC is primarily for individuals to experience and integrate a sense of belonging through their nervous system; the group work involves a psychotherapeutic process by including the missing and often alienated aspects of our being through the safe container held by the therapists and the quality of interaction between group members.
Practically, after a short introduction from the therapists, group members are invited to share freely whatever is on their mind/heart and there begins the free association conversation and spontaneous sharing. Each person manifests themselves differently, and the RC enables group members to embody a sense of belonging by appreciating the diversity of life experiences, points of view. Finally, as the group builds in its quality of compassion and enjoyment, it becomes a womb-like experience which supports deep nervous system regulation for all members.
Clinically proven benefits include:
Who is the RC for?
Anyone wishing to
Fee
Sliding Scale: 30 Euros to 50 Euros per Session
GÜÇLENDİRME FORUMU: Dayanıklılık Odaklı Bir Meta-Çember
10-session Resiliency Circles with Silke Foegele and Heath Wilson
Do you want more quality and pleasure in your relationships? We believe that this is possible with more of your authenticity. We like to explore this with you in our RC. Let’s get started with a better life!
Heath and Silke are delighted to offer this 10 Weeks Resiliency Circle starting April 25th, 2023 as an opportunity to heal, grow, stabilize and learn about YOU and experience the exhilaration of honest social engagement in a group dynamic.
A Resiliency Circle is a powerful place of discovery, an invitation to step into the here and now with your full self in a container of safety.
Here at NeuroSystemics, indeed we are interested in finding out what is meaningful and how to bring that about in your life, but we also utilize the latest understanding of system science and neurobiological process to foster a sense of calm, security and empowerment.
Resiliency Circles
NeuroSystemicsTM is a community-based methodology bridging ancient wisdom traditions, evolutionary neurosciences and systemic understanding to offer an integrative path to resilient healing, passionate living and awakening.
Resiliency Circles (RC) offer a unique environment to experience a safe, enjoyable and educational relational space. Trained professionals hold a compassionate and sensitive attitude to include all the parts of everyone present – orienting towards unconditional acceptance and appreciation. As the process unfolds, the RC’s therefore open the door to a palpable sense of peace, intimacy and connection with one another. As the group builds trust and learns to feel strong while sometimes showing vulnerability, the potential for healing, resiliency and awakening is exponential!
The purpose of an RC is primarily for individuals to experience and integrate a sense of belonging through their nervous system; the group work involves a psychotherapeutic process by including the missing and often alienated aspects of our being through the safe container held by the therapists and the quality of interaction between group members.
Practically, after a short introduction from the therapists, group members are invited to share freely whatever is on their mind/heart and there begins the free association conversation and spontaneous sharing. Each person manifests themselves differently, and the RC enables group members to embody a sense of belonging by appreciating the diversity of life experiences, points of view. Finally, as the group builds in its quality of compassion and enjoyment, it becomes a womb-like experience which supports deep nervous system regulation for all members.
Clinically proven benefits include:
Who is the RC for?
Anyone wishing to
Fee
Sliding Scale: 50-15 Euros per Session
Page du dāna pour Boaz Feldman
Un cadeau
Le don de l’enseignement est considéré comme le plus grand des dons dans la tradition bouddhiste. Il nécessite beaucoup d’expérience, de réflexion et de ressentis pour élaborer une perspective dharmique, un modèle conceptuel de la sagesse et des propositions stratégique pour pratiquer. Cela se traduit par l’accomplissement d’années de retraite de méditation silencieuse, de nombreux séminaires, des formations dans diverses traditions et une motivation soutenue. Ressentons-nous de la gratitude pour cette offrande de l’enseignement ? Une ouverture du cœur peut-elle se faire sentir ?
Une pratique du coeur
Le dāna est une invitation à observer nos propres sentiments. L’enseignement reçu a-t-il été bénéfique ? Quelle valeur accordons-nous à ce qui a été reçu ? Ce qui importe dans la pratique de la générosité n’est pas le montant que nous donnerons, mais plutôt l’intention avec laquelle nous donnons. Un dāna, aussi petit soit-il, ne sera jamais insignifiant si la motivation de générosité qui l’accompagne est authentique. Que veut-il dire d’être généreux ici et maintenant?
Un activisme contemplatif
Dans nos sociétés principalement ancrées dans le néolibéralisme capitaliste, l’argent est devenue un fin en soi et tout devient marchandise. La tradition du dāna que le bouddha a mis en place il y a 2600 ans avait pour fonction de promouvoir une co-dépendance entre les monastiques et les laïques. Les laïques subvenaient aux besoin des monastiques s’ils considéraient que ces derniers leurs enseignaient le dharma (l’enseignement du bouddha) judicieusement. Il y avait un rapport de confiance, de bienveillance et des liens personnels tissés entre eux. Les monastiques recevaient plus des robes, des logements et de la nourriture que de l’argent. L’argent dépersonnalise l’échange et donneur et receveur, en utilisant une devise tierce. Aujourd’hui l’argent est indispensable, mais peut-être est-il possible de se remémorer de ce lien principalement convivial et chaleureux qui caractérisait la relation de soutien entre les laïques et les monastiques.
Donner/dépenser de l’argent peut aussi être considérer comme un vote pour quelque chose. Combien dépense-t-on sur la technologie, sur le divertissement, sur ce qui nous apporte de la sagesse et de la bienveillance? Que souhaitons-nous soutenir et encourager dans notre société?