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Sophie Boyer

Sophie Boyer

Sophie Boyer spent about 12 years in hospices and nursing home surrounded by the theme of ageing, sickness and death. She started practicing Buddhist meditation in 2000 during her time providing nursing care.

Sophie became more interested in exploring long silent meditation retreats in Europe and the United States, and spent over 2 years in Asia (Myanmar) as a Buddhist nun. She later disrobed in 2013. Sophie completed the Dharma Teacher Training at the Bodhi College (UK) and has been trained to teach the MBCAS program (mindfulness based cognitive approach for seniors).

Sophie lives on the French border, near to Geneva, where she teaches meditation classes in the oncology ward of a hospital. She mainly teaches retreats in France and has joined a research team that is working on the creation of a mindfulness program designed for caregivers to the elderly. Click here to learn more about Sophie Boyer.

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