TOWARD A NEW START
TOWARDS A NEW START
OR THE ART OF TRANSITION
Turning Dead-End Into Passage
Fabrice Blée, PhD
from July 10 to 20, 2023
in French / in Costa Rica
This activity is offered in partnership
with the Chemins de Shanti
DESCRIPTION
Do you want to make a new start, finally live in tune with your deep aspiration? Retiring, changing careers, moving abroad, simply choosing happiness; all these major transitions are not self-evident. How to step into the unknown? What does it mean to follow your inner momentum? How to make it a spiritual process?
This retreat is an opportunity to learn about theological-spiritual tools that have proven themselves, capable of offering the discernment and insight necessary to operate this passage in the best conditions.
Fabrice Blée developed these tools in 2003 at Georgetown University (Washington, DC), during a post-doctorate, following his stays in a Zen monastery in Japan from 2000 to 2002. Since then, these tools have been useful many students to assess their situation, dare to take the step and deepen their spiritual journey.
Do you want to make a new start, finally live in tune with your deep aspiration? Retiring, changing careers, moving abroad, simply choosing happiness; all these major transitions are not self-evident. How to step into the unknown? What does it mean to follow your inner momentum? How to make it a spiritual process?
This retreat is an opportunity to learn about theological-spiritual tools that have proven themselves, capable of offering the discernment and insight necessary to operate this passage in the best conditions.
Fabrice Blée developed these tools in 2003 at Georgetown University (Washington, DC), during a post-doctorate, following his stays in a Zen monastery in Japan from 2000 to 2002. Since then, these tools have been useful many students to assess their situation, dare to take the step and deepen their spiritual journey.
DATES AND FORMULA
This activity is given face-to-face in Costa Rica from July 10 to 20, 2023 (11 days, 10 nights). It is an opportunity to experience a change of scenery in a group by discovering magnificent regions.
The days are punctuated by periods of meditation, lessons and exchanges with Fabrice Blée, free time and introspection, moments of rejoicing, visits and discoveries.
This activity is given face-to-face in Costa Rica from July 10 to 20, 2023 (11 days, 10 nights). It is an opportunity to experience a change of scenery in a group by discovering magnificent regions.
The days are punctuated by periods of meditation, lessons and exchanges with Fabrice Blée, free time and introspection, moments of rejoicing, visits and discoveries.
ITINERARY
Monday, July 10
. Arrival in San José, the capital of Costa Rica.
. 1 night near the airport in a magnificent villa on the edge of a park to rest after a long plane trip.
. welcome drink
Monday, July 10
. Arrival in San José, the capital of Costa Rica.
. 1 night near the airport in a magnificent villa on the edge of a park to rest after a long plane trip.
. welcome drink
Tuesday, July 11
. Beginning of the retreat (introduction and meditation) and briefing
. Visit an animal sanctuary.
. Departure for the Arenal Volcano, the largest in Costa Rica.
. Teaching and exchanges
. Meditation
. Night in La Fortuna, at the foot of the volcano.
Wednesday, July 12
. Meditation.
. Teaching and exchanges.
. Bathing in hot springs.
. Meditation.
. Second night at La Fortuna.
Thursday, July 13
. Meditation, teaching and exchanges.
. Departure from La Fortuna.
. Visit the famous Rio Céleste waterfall, near Lake Arenal.
. Meditation.
. Overnight in Playas del Coco, a fishing village in the Guanacaste region which is home to one of the few blue zones on the planet.
Friday, July 14
Saturday, July 15
Sunday, July 16
. 3 more nights in Playas del Coco at Villa Ronic, in the middle of a typical Costa Rican neighborhood, a few minutes walk from the beach.
. Teaching, exchanges and meditations.
. Visit of charming places (grandiose viewpoints, black sand and white sand beaches, restaurants, etc.)
Monday, July 17
Tuesday, July 18
. 2 nights in Monteverde, an exceptional nature reserve with its jungle and biodiversity.
. Teaching, exchanges and meditations.
. Tour in the jungle and on the canopy via suspension bridges.
Wednesday, July 19
. Departure for the Capital.
. Teaching, exchanges and meditation.
. For the last day, we will visit some historical and cultural sites of the Capital.
. We will attend a farewell show with local artists who are sensitive to environmental causes, spirituality and Aboriginal culture.
. 1 night in San Jose.
Thursday, July 20
. Meditation and conclusion.
. End of the retreat.
. Depart San Jose.
STAY EXTENSION
For those who wish, it is possible to extend their stay by residing in Playas del Coco to relax, participate in a meditation retreat or simply experience Pura Vida.
For those who wish, it is possible to extend their stay by residing in Playas del Coco to relax, participate in a meditation retreat or simply experience Pura Vida.
Additional costs are the responsibility of the applicants. However, we can reserve rooms for you at Villa Ronic or elsewhere with preferential rates, as well as the minibus to take you back to San José International Airport.
A silent meditation retreat with Fabrice Blée is planned at Villa Ronic (Playas del Coco) from July 24 to 31.
COSTS AND REGISTRATION
Package of 1890 US$ in a shared room (2 or 3 people). Supplement for single room. Contact us to get your quote.
Number of places limited to 15 people maximum (minimum 10 people).
The cost of the seminar (11 days and 10 nights) includes:
. Shuttle arrival and return to San José International Airport.
. Accommodation and meals.
. Travel with vehicles reserved for the group.
. Gasoline and tolls
. Wireless.
. Sightseeing tours included in the program.
. Meditation sessions and daily teachings
. Spiritual support for those who want it.
. Show at the end of the stay (additional personal drink and food not included).
Package of 1890 US$ in a shared room (2 or 3 people). Supplement for single room. Contact us to get your quote.
Number of places limited to 15 people maximum (minimum 10 people).
The cost of the seminar (11 days and 10 nights) includes:
. Shuttle arrival and return to San José International Airport.
. Accommodation and meals.
. Travel with vehicles reserved for the group.
. Gasoline and tolls
. Wireless.
. Sightseeing tours included in the program.
. Meditation sessions and daily teachings
. Spiritual support for those who want it.
. Show at the end of the stay (additional personal drink and food not included).