The spirit of NVC

Posted on by Gesine Schrader
  I've just been on an International Intensive Training (IIT) in Sweden as a support trainer. It was a nine-day immersion in NVC, which I found enriching, connecting and full of learning opportunities. There were 67 of us in total from 18 different countries. It made me realise that we can be so different and yet so connected when we recognise each other's humanity.  NVC and spiri...
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Uncovering the Jewel

Posted on by Gesine Schrader
  I’m just back from eight days of joy, connection and learning and growth, sharing a field with four thousand people. ‘Uncovering the Jewel’ was the topic of this year’s Buddhafield Festival, 16-20 July 2025. It’s an annual festival organised by the Triratna Buddhist Community, a celebration for everyone who is interested in spirituality and personal growth. As a festival it’s virtually ...
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Building Community on the NVC Year Training

Posted on by Shantigarbha
We're preparing for our next NVC Year Training, starting in October, on the topic of Building Community. We offer five 3-day modules in the spirit of Gift Culture between October 2025 and June 2026 at Maitreya House, near Hereford. The fifteen days of the training count towards CNVC certification. The benefits of meeting in-person Generally there is a sense of relief and celebration to meet in per...
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