Montreal Gnostic Centre

The Montreal Center is well located on Mont-Royal Ave, in the heart of the Plateau – a trendy area, known for its nightlife, restaurants, unique boutiques and lively artistic ambiance, even in the harsh and snowy winters.

To get to the centre:
It is a 10 minutes pleasant walk east from the Mont Royal Metro station on the orange line. However, in winter we recommend you take the 97 bus east from the metro, to the corner of Mont-Royal Ave and Papineau St.

Our Courses

Our introductory courses run on Sundays for eight weeks. Further courses like the Gnostic Wisdom Course are available after that.

Our one hour classes consist of a 30 to 40 minute lecture on a different topic each week, a 10 minute question and answer session and a 10 to 20 minute practice of the weekly exercise.

Our courses are free of charge; we do welcome voluntarily donations however, all of which go towards the center’s rent and operating expenses.

To get the most out of our courses, what is required is an open mind, a one hour attendance per week, and to practice the course exercises provided in one’s own time; with just this, it is amazing what can be achieved in 8-weeks.

People of all ages and walks of life attend our courses; it is clear that age or background does not matter when there is a mutual interest in profound subjects.

We welcome all people of Quebec who are interested in learning and practicing The Gnostic Movement’s teachings to attend our courses, which are provided in both French and English for your convenience.

Group Practices

The practice sessions are held in our practice room, under dim lights with a subtle scent of quality incense. Our one hour practice sessions consist of, a few minutes of explaining the technique, then 35 minutes of its practical investigation, followed by a 10 minute open comment period. For more advance groups we have longer practice session where we investigate techniques more in depth. For the practice sessions we recommend dressing in smart casual wear at the same time ensuring that one is comfortable enough to be sitting still on cushions for the 1 hour period. The feedback after a practice is always interesting and constructive to all those participating. People often find it easier to practice at the centre rather than on their own due to the group strength.

A place to meet

In August 2005 it became evident that the centre needed a cafeteria, as people kept standing around the practice room having inspiring conversations. So we made a space in the reception area by dividing the main conference room with an elegant French door. The Café is now a lively area, where all those attending enjoy delicious and healthy home cooked meals and desserts before and after the classes. This is where they get to know each other and enjoy interesting and often profound conversations.