for Personal & Professional Development
“What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss that separates us from ourselves? This is the most important of all voyages of discovery, and without it all the rest are not only useless but disastrous.”
Thomas Merton
Description: In a fast-paced and ever-changing world, people are increasingly seeking meaning, purpose, and balance in their lives. This comprehensive course on modern spirituality is designed to empower you on your journey of self-discovery, personal & Spiritual growth, and professional development. Grounded in contemporary perspectives on spirituality, this course embraces diversity and inclusivity, offering practical tools and insights applicable to various belief systems and lifestyles.
“I am extremely grateful I started John Doherty’s Modern Spiritually Program at the Sanctuary Centre in Dublin. I found it both inspiring and empowering to have attended this program. John is an amazing, gifted teacher who brings mindfulness and spirituality to a new level. He makes each module easy to understand through his teaching and experiential work, while engaging with us on a deeper, meaningful way.
He created a strong, safe environment for me to explore a more worthwhile, positive life. It gave me with good insights on how to best navigate through life with uplifting mindfulness and spirituality. I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in this area to engage on this inspiring journey with John“
Marie B.
Free Open Taster Evening
Wednesday 24th September 2025
Zoom at 8pm (gmt)
Email info@thebeehive.ie for Zoom Code
All Welcome
“I was interested in the Modern Spirituality course because it was a long-term programme which, I felt, would help me develop my own spiritual path (outside of a formal religious setting) over time. I get a lot from day, weekend and short courses, but often feel they end just as I’m getting into them, and as the connections are deepening. With the Modern Spirituality programme, we have built a strong little community of like-minded people from very different walks of life.
The pace is good, and it has been a joy to explore our spirituality together and to learn from each other under John’s highly skilled and compassionate guidance. I have been taken to some unexpected places, been challenged by new ideas and relearned some previously understood truths, often in a fresh, new (sometimes experiential) way that has made me think about them anew. It is that ongoing conversation about life, mystery and about what really matters, that I find my soul hungers for if it is not getting its fill.
This course therefore, has given me spiritual sustenance and whilst it has been at times emotional, at times challenging, it has always been an enjoyable, shared experience with a fantastic community of lovely people under John’s thoughtful, experienced leadership“
Jenni
Venue: Weekends take place at The Sanctuary Centre, Stanhope Street in Dublin, Ireland. After each for the first three weekends in person there is are 6 Zoom Online Wednesday evening sessions, followed by a closing weekend in-person.
Outcomes: The program can be taken for personal development with an attendance certificate at the end or can be taken for professional development with assignments after each module and a CPD certificate upon completion.
Investment: €1200 Monthly Pay Plan Available
“Seeing life through a spiritual framework is like going on a very special journey. I feel such gratitude for having the opportunity to participate in John Doherty’s Modern Spirituality Program. It has added an extra dimension of meaning and purpose to my life. John makes this journey seamless holding the space with his wealth of knowledge, experience, honesty and wonderful sense of humour. This is a very special program for anyone wishing to enhance or explore their spiritual life“
Deirdre Dowling
Mindfulness Facilitator
Dates for 2025 / 2026
The Time frame and Themes are as follows:
4 Weekends in-person with 3 x 6 online sessions on Zoom on Wednesday nights after the first three weekends (7pm – 8.30pm Irish Time)
1st Weekend Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm @The Sanctuary in-person
18th and 19th October 2025
Theme: Entering the Castle. In this weekend we will explore the spiritual domain as separate yet connected to the personal or within a tradition. We will explore the deeper inner journey and how this invites us to encounter our own direct spiritual awareness.
6 Wednesdays: 29th October, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Nov, 10th Dec Online
Theme: The Spiritual Field, using mindfulness and ritual we will journey together into the deep present, inviting all the parts of ourselves to be here with us. We will explore the challenges and pitfalls that face us in life and how spirituality can resource us in meeting these.
2nd Weekend Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm @The Sanctuary in-person
24th & 25th January 2026
Theme: Facing Death and Encountering the Afterlife. In this experiential weekend we will write our eulogy and do a ritual on dying and moving into the afterlife to reconnect with our deep soul wisdom, while anchoring that back into our current identity
6 Wednesdays: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th February & 4th, 11th March Online
Theme: The Stages of Life, Legacies and Spiritual Autobiography, using mindfulness and meditation we go back through our lifeline and bring healing and integration to each stage of our life, with our spiritual guide, we connect to our aspirational older self, adult, young adult, inner teenager and the inner child.
3rd Weekend Saturday & Sunday 10am-4m @ The Sanctuary in-person
28th & 29th March 2026
Theme: From Tomb to Womb in this experiential weekend we re-enter the mother’s womb, connecting with the womb of mother earth and the cosmic mother meeting spirit on the other side for healing and integration.
6 Wednesdays: 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th April & 6th, 13th May Online
Theme: Spiritual Wellbeing, continuing the weekend exploration through mindfulness and meditation we will co-create practices and ritual for daily living that are supportive, nourishing, and self-loving.
4th Weekend Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm @The Sanctuary in-person
23rd & 24th May 2026
Theme: The Inner Monastery, in this experiential weekend and having travelled forwards though death to the afterlife and back to the womb and beyond we now can centre ourselves in the Inner monastery or temple and practice living from a more soul or spirit directed place.
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Application
Please apply to the Sanctuary Centre
Applications are Open from May 2025
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The “Modern Spirituality” program offers profound benefits for individuals seeking spiritual growth, self-discovery, and inner transformation. Here are some key benefits of participating in this journey:
1. Deepened Spiritual Awareness
Cultivates a direct experience of the sacred within oneself and the world. Enhances mindfulness and presence in daily life. Strengthens the connection to spiritual wisdom across traditions.
2. Emotional & Psychological Healing
Provides tools for deep healing, allowing participants to process pain, trauma, and suffering. Fosters a sense of being held by grace, presence, and love. Encourages transformation through mindfulness healing practices.
3. Greater Peace & Acceptance
Encourages a healthy relationship with mortality, reducing fear of death and deepening appreciation for life. Supports emotional resilience, allowing participants to navigate challenges with clarity and strength.
4. Inner Sanctuary & Personal Growth
Guides participants to discover their “inner monastery” or temple, fostering inner peace and wisdom. Enhances self-reflection and the integration of life experiences into spiritual growth.
5. Practical Spirituality for Daily Life
Teaches rituals and mindfulness practices that integrate spirituality into work and relationships. Helps build sustainable daily spiritual habits for balance, clarity, and well-being.
6. Strengthened Sense of Purpose & Fulfillment
Offers a framework for personal meaning and legacy, helping participants align with their deeper purpose. Cultivates gratitude, empathy, and compassion, enriching relationships and community engagement.
7. Holistic Well-Being
Enhances mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness through meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative practices. Provides a supportive environment for spiritual exploration and personal insight.
By joining “Modern Spirituality,” participants embark on a transformative journey that fosters inner peace, spiritual connection, and a more meaningful, fulfilling life.
