Have you benefited from my teachings? Maybe you found one of my guided meditations helpful or you have grown through private consultations. Would you feel comfortable sharing a few words about your experience?
I would like to support more people with mindfulness practices. Your testimonial could help introduce others to the value of mindfulness. Any words you share may appear in promotional materials, but anonymously (unless you request for your name to appear).
Unsure where to begin? Here is a sample:
Stephan’s way of integrating psychology and Tibetan Buddhist tradition (in all of its manifestations) is a gem in the world. I think I have been looking for him for a long time!
Jennifer
If English is not your first language, please do feel free to write in whichever language you feel most comfortable. Thank you for your consideration.
Of all the Buddhism teachers I have been privileged to hear, teachings of Stephan Pende are among the very few which have resonated with me the most and which have allowed me to deepen my understanding of Dharma the most. Stephan has really deep insight into the teachings of Buddhaand simultaneously possesses a rare gift to share the teachings in a way that is very easily graspable, at least for a Western mind. – Martin
Non-judgmental, compassionate presence is a true gift. Stephan lives tangibly in this state of awareness and shares this gift in an open and heartfelt way. His presence creates a space of trust and depth, where others feel safe to open up, explore, and reconnect with their own essence. – Franz
I’ve participated in many retreats over the past decade, but the work of Kristina and Stephan stands out for its depth and authenticity. Their integration of Tibetan Buddhist insight, trauma-sensitive presence, and embodied spiritual practice creates a powerful and unique field for transformation. They combine decades of experience with genuine humility and heartfelt connection. I would recommend their retreats to anyone seeking a grounded yet expansive path of healing and awakening. – Peter
With Kristina and Stephan, I felt like I came home to myself. Their presence is a sanctuary—loving, clear, and profoundly still. They hold space like ancient trees: grounded, patient, and full of silent wisdom. Through their guidance, I touched places in myself I had long forgotten—places of softness, truth, and inner knowing. Their teachings don’t just inform; they transform. I will carry the depth of this experience with me always. – Birgit
Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect—some silent sitting, maybe a few chants? But wow. What Kristina and Stephan offer is so much more. It’s like therapy, meditation, a deep soul bath, and a heartfelt conversation with the universe—all rolled into one. They’re the real deal: wise, warm, a bit wild (in the best way), and totally down-to-earth. I laughed, I cried, I met myself. I’m already planning to come back. – Michaela
Stephan is one of those rare teachers who transmits presence just by being. His teachings are precise, clear, and deeply rooted in lived experience—but it’s his quiet humor and humility that make the real difference. He doesn’t preach or perform; he invites. Being with Stephan feels like sitting with a wise friend who sees through confusion with kindness and offers just the right words—or silence—to guide you home to yourself. I left with tools, insights, and, most importantly, a deeper trust in my own being. – Thomas
Stephan is like a spiritual ninja—quiet, precise, and suddenly your mind is blown without you knowing how it happened. One moment you’re tangled in your usual drama, the next you’re sitting there thinking, ‘Wait… maybe I’m not my thoughts after all?!’ He doesn’t make a big show of wisdom, he just is it. Kind, grounded, and refreshingly real. – Roger