The Essene Institutes

To share and to be hospitable have been strong Essene values forever. This is why, in 2008, Olivier Manitara and the contemporary Essenes have decided to open some spaces dedicated to radiate and share the joys of the Essene culture. Those places are called Essene Houses.
The first Essene House was opened in Montreal, Quebec, in April, 2009.

The Essene House is a warm and convivial space that is opened all year long. Whether you are just stopping by to drink herbal tea or coming regularly for some lessons, you will always be welcomed.

A haven of calm and wellness in the heart of Montreal

A place to listen, share, and discover, the Essene House of Montreal offers conference rooms, reading spaces, and places to meet... A library-bookshop will allow you to discover the Essene Tradition through numerous cultural products and handicrafts.

In the Essene Tradition, it is not only the body that is welcomed, but also the soul, and the Divine within each person. This is why the Essene House is also a place to rest and to go back to one’s roots, to look back and see the world differently. Teachings which are accessible to all are presenting the millennial life principles of the Essenes to reach a better life, in tune with our Mother Earth and the Divine.

And since the Divine is essential, the Essene House hosts a space dedicated to studying the sacred. Through all times, the Essenes have been creating such spaces, calling them “Temple”, “Lodge” or “Church” depending on the era; because the sacred is a part of everyday life. Those dedicated places allow for a space to be opened, to commit some times of our lives to the divine within, and to share it with friendliness, and respect.

The Essene House of Montreal is a convivial space to receive teachings, share, and meditate.
Come and discover this hearty, privileged space, dedicated to become grounded in the roots of the Essene Tradition.
Our wish is that the Essene House reflects the inner calm that comes to be when one lets go. Our wish is that you will find in this place an area of rest on the path of your life.

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Contact us to learn more about our programme and activities:
Essene Institute of Montreal
9269, Lajeunesse, Montreal, (QC) H2M 1S3
(corner of Chabanel, between Cremazie and Sauve metro stations)
Information: (+001) 514 969-1200