18 May: Living permaculture at Pardesa: Design, heart and abundance. Day-course in Permaculture with Fabio Pinzi. In Italian

1-4 May: Happy gardeners for a happy Earth. Course-retreat on productive gardening and happy gardeners, with Fabio Pinzi and Bar Zecharya. In Italian

18-21 April: The way home: Mindfulness retreat in nature. In English and Italian

5 April: Flowing with the river of sensations. Mindfulness day in nature with the sangha of Bologna. In English and Italian

30 March-6 April: Volunteering week in an atmosphere of mindfulness to contribute to the Earth, the soil and our practice center. In English and Italian

1 February: Living permaculture at Pardesa: Design, heart and abundance. Day-course in Permaculture with Fabio Pinzi. In Italian

27 January-2 February: Volunteering week in an atmosphere of mindfulness to contribute to the Earth, the soil and our practice center. In English and Italian

23 January: Pardesa from afar. Evening of mindfulness and presentation on Pardesa, online. In Italian

28 December 2024-1 January 2025: The silence that brings us home: New Year’s retreat. With instruction in English and Italian

22 December: Serving Mother Earth, joyfully. Day of Mindfulness in nature. With instruction in English and Italian

May-October: There are no others: Conflict and reconciliation inside and outside. A series of encounters of deep listening and looking deeply, regarding Palestine, Israel, and the Mind of love. In Italian

3 November: Celebrating the Trainings: Day of Mindfulness and Transmission Ceremony. In English and Italian

30 October-3 November: The Five Mindfulness Trainings: Mindfulness retreat with Dharma teachers Julia Ramanoelina and Bar Zecharya. In English and Italian

29 September: Healing is not an individual matter: Day of Mindfulness in nature with the Sangha of Bologna and international friends, in English and Italian

26 September-1 October: We are the Earth: Mindfulness retreat in nature with Bar Zecharya, in English

14-19 August: Abundant landscapes: Retreat bridging permaculture and Dharma, with Fabio Pinzi and Bar Zecharya, in Italian

27 July-3 August: Mind, Heart and Hands: meditation, Earth-care and community: An experience for young adults (under-30) that brings together a communal and contemplative lifestyle with care for the Earth. With Dharma teachers Julia Ramanoelina and Bar Zecharya, in English and Italian

14 July The best moment for clarity: Day of Mindfulness in nature with Dharma teacher Julia Ramanoelina. In Italian

5-7 July Time and space to observe: silent meditation retreat in nature. With instruction in Italian

23-26 May The Island within: mindfulness retreat with Hagit Harmon. In English and Italian.
The location of this retreat has been moved to Terra Felice practice center near Vicenza, in northern Italy

3-6 May: Healthy soil for a rich harvest, course-retreat on productive gardens and happy gardeners, with master permaculturist Fabio Pinzi. In Italian

25-29 April: Practicing with Buddhist psychology: The 51 Mental formations Mindfulness and meditation retreat, with Bar Zecharya. In English and Italian

1 April: Celebrating the Trainings: Day of Mindfulness and Transmission Ceremony. In English and Italian

28 March-1 April: The Five Mindfulness Trainings: Mindfulness retreat with Dharma teachers Julia Ramanoelina and Bar Zecharya. In English and Italian

29 December 2023 – 1 January 2024: “Time to observe, time to understand” Meditation retreat. In English and Italian

4 November: “Planting Pardesa” A day of mindfulness, including planting trees to express our love for the Earth and to build our practice center.

27-29 October: “Mindful workshop on cocciopesto and lime” A workshop on the ancient building and decorative technique of “cocciopesto”, in an atmosphere of collaboration and mindfulness, with Maria Giulia Terenzi. In Italian

7-8 October: “Cultivating healthy relationships with ourselves and with others“ Mini-retreat with Dharma teacher Bar Zecharya, offered by the Sangha of Bologna. In Italian

28 September – 1 October: “Friendship in our life and on the spiritual path“ Mindfulness retreat with Dharma teachers Julia Ramanoelina and Bar Zecharya. In English and Italian

11-17 September: “Mind, Heart and Hands: meditation, Earth-care and community“ An experience that brings together a communal and contemplative lifestyle with care for the Earth. In English and Italian

10-14 August: “Abundant landscapes“ Retreat bridging permaculture and Dharma, with Fabio Pinzi and Bar Zecharya

14-16 July: Mindfulness and nature: silent retreat

4 June: “Which seeds to water for a good harvest?“. Day of Mindfulness in nature offered by the Sangha of Bologna

12-14 May: “Falling in love again with Mother Earth“, mindfulness retreat with Dharma Teacher Julia Ramanoelina

28 April-1 May: “Workshop on creating small productive vegetable gardens“, course-retreat with Fabio Pinzi and Bar Zecharya

31 March-2 April: “A pond for life“, Permaculture and building workshop with Ivan Baratto

24-26 March: Silent retreat

23-28 January: Permaculture volunteer week. We’ll take care of the soil, the trees and ourselves. For more info contact us