Authentic meditation guidance for professionals seeking clarity, focus, and wellbeing
[Book Discovery Session]What Sets This Coaching Apart
- Original Buddhist Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the original teachings of the Buddha with Pāli language skills to access key concepts in their original form.
- Extensive Monastic Practice: Sixteen years as a monk in Thích Nhất Hạnh’s tradition — ordained at age twenty and received the Dharma lamp transmission at age thirty.
- Intensive Retreat Experience: Deepened practice through solitary meditation retreats, developing insights that inform my teaching.
- Scientific Understanding: Knowledge of psychology and neuroscience and contemporary research on meditation.
- Clear Communication: Translating complex ancient wisdom into simple, actionable practices for modern life.
“This program has changed my life.” — Guillhermo
Central Story Training: My Meditation System
Toward the end of my monastic life, I created Central Story Training (CST) to make the most powerful aspects of traditional meditation accessible to today’s practitioners.
CST helps you create a space of awareness around your Central Story (“I am … and I need … to be happy”), allowing you to experience greater fulfillment, freedom, and flow.
Why I created it:
- To translate the Buddha’s most transformative teachings into simple, accessible practices.
- To combine ancient wisdom with scientific understanding.
- To offer the benefits of meditation without cultural or religious barriers.
How it helps you:
- Creates mental clarity when facing complex decisions.
- Develops emotional balance during challenging situations.
- Reduces unnecessary stress and reactivity.
- Cultivates a sense of sufficiency and wellbeing in daily life.
CST works because it addresses the root patterns of our mind, not just the symptoms.
Coaching Options
Discovery Session
€75 (£65) | 45 minutes
- Discuss your goals.
- Experience meditation.
- Determine the best approach.
Foundation Program
€1,080 (£930) | 6 sessions of 60 minutes
- Establish core meditation practice.
- Personalized technique development.
- WhatsApp support between sessions.
Transformation Journey
€1,650 (£1,420) | 10 sessions of 60 minutes
- Comprehensive development.
- Complete meditation toolbox.
- Priority support.
All sessions conducted via secure video link in English or French
[Book Your Discovery Session]My Approach to Value and Accessibility
I believe meditation practices should be widely available while honoring the depth of expertise that comes from years of dedicated practice. This is why I offer:
- Free resources through my website, newsletter, and YouTube channel for anyone interested.
- Premium coaching with personalized guidance for those seeking deeper transformation.
When you choose personalized coaching, you also support making these teachings freely available to a wider audience.
About Me
My civil name is Paul but most people know me as Promise – the name given to me by Thích Nhất Hạnh during my monastic ordination.
My journey began with my own mental health struggles as a teenager, which sparked a deep thirst to understand what truly supports wellbeing and human flourishing. This led me to discover the mindfulness teachings of Thích Nhất Hạnh and eventually spend sixteen years as a Buddhist monk.
During my monastic years:
- I self-taught Pāli language to study the Buddha’s original teachings directly.
- I received the Dharma lamp transmission at age thirty, an acknowledgment from the monastic community of my capacity to represent the teachings.
- I’ve deeply explored findings from modern psychology and neuroscience as a passionate personal interest.
- I created Central Story Training to bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary needs.
I make profound meditation accessible without diluting its transformative power.
If you have any question, feel free to send me an email or text me on WhatsApp.
Looking forward to exploring meditation together and discovering what’s possible for your practice 😊