The Bodhicharyavatara (The Way of a Bodhisattva) is one of the most treasured text within the Tibetan tradition. The text was written by the eighth-century sage Shantideva. It is remarkably relevant for our times, describing the steps to cultivate courage, caring and joy – the keys to healing ourselves and our troubled world. The path (more…)

“Dwelling deep within our heart, and within the hearts of all beings without exception, is an inexhaustible source of love and wisdom. And the ultimate purpose of all spiritual practices, whether they are called Buddhist or not, is to uncover and make contact with this essentially pure nature.” – Lama Yeshe Tibetan Masters have for (more…)

BEYOND MINDFULNESS Former Buddhist monk and psychotherapist Stephan Pende will share from his experience of 30 years practicing in different Buddhist traditions. You will explore a wide spectrum of meditation and mindfulness practices from simple breathing meditation to the most profound practice of non-meditation. The evenings are suitable for beginners who want to start their (more…)

Welcome to this course with Stephan Pende on a commentary on Shantideva’s Bodhicharyavatara. During the weekend we will explore Chapter 9 about Wisdom. The course consists of four weekends during a period of two years, two summer retreats and video conferences in between. The course is suitable for everyone, independent of your background. The emphasis (more…)

Herzenswärme MEDITATIONS- UND ACHTSAMKEITSSEMINAR Der Buddhismus lehrt, dass wir tief in unserem Herzen Zugang zu einer unzerstörbaren, tiefgründigen Liebe haben. An diesem Wochenende werden wir üben »Ja zum Leben sagen« und nachspüren, wie tief unser Ja gehen kann. Durch dieses Ja können wir uns zutiefst entspannen und ursprüngliche Liebe erleben. Wir lernen mit genau dem (more…)