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SUMMARY:Complete! Radiant Mind
DESCRIPTION:We will continue our exploration of the direct path based on Peter Fenner’s book Radiant Mind. Radiant Mind arises when unconditioned awareness radiates through the totality of our conditioned existence. \n\n\n\nWhen we live in radiant mind\, we experience ourselves as a unique human being\, while at the same time resting in a unified expanse of centerless and boundless awareness. This state is called liberation\, buddhanature\, egolessness\, pure presence\, nondual wisdom\, our natural condition\, and effortless being. \n\n\n\nWe will only be meeting online\, via Zoom. \n\n\n\nThis is the fourth part of a series\, but you can join even if you were not at the previous teachings. Recordings of these teachings are available via a private Facebook group. \n\n\n\nUpon registration\, you will be invited into this Facebook group. \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE:6 Wednesdays 19:00 – 21:006th\, 20th September; 4th\, 18th October; 1st\, 22nd November \n\n\n\nPRICE:900 SK for members of Karma Yönten Ling\, 1100 SK for non-members \n\n\n\nPAYMENT METHOD:PayPal to mindfuldreaming@gmail.com or bank transfer (Stephan Wormland\, IBAN: DK8384010001045576\, SWIFT: MEKUDK21) \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION:write to Stephan Pende’s personal assistant (Kristen):stephanpende@gmail.com \n\n\n\nTEACHER:Stephan Pende Wormland\, MA in clinical psychology\, is trained in Gestalt therapy. He has studied and practiced meditation in multiple Buddhist traditions for over 30 years and spent 5 years in meditation retreats. Stephan was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years and teaches meditation in Buddhist centers in Europe.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/complete_radiant_mind_oct18/
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Beyond Mindfulness Drop-in Meditation
DESCRIPTION:I have been undergoing a transformational period and searching to deepen my practice. Unfortunately\, I must cancel these drop-in sessions. However\, this transitional process will enrich future teachings.  \n\n\n\nFind deeper peace in challenging times\, discover meaning in uncertainty\, and address anxiety by relying on kindness. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, we will challenge ourselves to bring the wisdom of The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva into our own lives and relationships. This series will offer practical tools to awaken bodhichitta in daily life and meditations to deepen our experience of emptiness. \n\n\n\nThe 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\, one of the most revered texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, was written by the tenth century Tibetan master Tokme Zongpo. Its inspiring verses convey the entire Mahayana path of compassion. It describes the practices and attitudes of the awakening rebel who wants to heal\, grow up\, and wake up for the benefit of all. \n\n\n\nRelating to traditional Buddhist practices and texts authentically can be difficult for us in the West. The texts are incredibly powerful but come from a different cultural context\, making it difficult to move beyond intellectual understanding and perfunctory repetition toward allowing them to touch our hearts and transform our lives as they are meant to. \n\n\n\nThe teachings are suitable for beginners and experienced students.Former Buddhist monk and psychotherapist Stephan Pende will share from his experience of 30 years practicing in different Buddhist traditions. \n\n\n\nJoin online or in person. Tickets are available for online attendance\, but no need to book if you plan to attend the session in person. \n\n\n\nTime: 7-9pm (CET)Price: 100 DK\, 80 DK for students and unemployedLocation: Nørregade 7A\, 2 sal. TV\, 1165 København\, Denmark \n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.fpmt.dk/courses \n\n\n\nStephan has been the resident teacher for FPMT’s Center for Wisdom and Compassion in Copenhagen for many years and currently teaches meditation in Buddhist Centers around Europe.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/beyond-mindfulness-drop-in-meditation-4/
CATEGORIES:In-person,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231013T180000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Retreat with Stephan Pende
DESCRIPTION:I have been undergoing a transformational period and searching to deepen my practice. Unfortunately\, I must cancel this retreat. However\, this transitional process will enrich future teachings. \n\n\n\nJoin our long-awaited weekend retreat with Stephan Pende\, online or in person (Stockholm)!  \n\n\n\nOn this weekend retreat\, we will explore the death process\, how to prepare for our death and how to support others on their journey. \n\n\n\nIt is difficult to accept the inevitability of our own deaths or the deaths of our loved ones. And although avoiding death is not possible\, it is possible to prepare for death and equip ourselves with tools to help those around us engage with their own deaths in the most beneficial way. \n\n\n\nHis Holiness the Dalai Lama says in ”Book of joy”: \n\n\n\n”The true measure of spiritual development is how one confronts one’s own mortality. The best way is when one is able to approach death with joy; next best way is without fear; third best way is at least not to have regrets.” \n\n\n\nStephan Pende will help us uncover our fears and ideas about death and impermanence and through teachings\, discussions\, and guided meditations we will explore how to live the life to die well. \n\n\n\nTEACHER \n\n\n\nStephan Pende is originally from Germany\, he has MA in clinical psychology and trained in Gestalt therapy. Stephan has studied and practiced meditation in multiple Buddhist traditions for over 30 years and has spent all together five years in meditation retreats. He was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years\, and teaches meditation in Buddhist centers in Europe. \n\n\n\nPRACTICAL INFORMATION AND HOW TO REGISTER \n\n\n\nLanguage: EnglishLocation: In person or online via Zoom. When you have purchased a ticket you will receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting.Ticket price: 200 kr / 600 kr / 1050 krLast day of registration: 10 Oct \n\n\n\nFor more info: https://yeshinnorbu.se/mindfulness-och-medkansla-retreat/
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/weekend-retreat-with-stephan-pende/
CATEGORIES:In-person,Online
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SUMMARY:Complete! Radiant Mind
DESCRIPTION:We will continue our exploration of the direct path based on Peter Fenner’s book Radiant Mind. Radiant Mind arises when unconditioned awareness radiates through the totality of our conditioned existence. \n\n\n\nWhen we live in radiant mind\, we experience ourselves as a unique human being\, while at the same time resting in a unified expanse of centerless and boundless awareness. This state is called liberation\, buddhanature\, egolessness\, pure presence\, nondual wisdom\, our natural condition\, and effortless being. \n\n\n\nWe will only be meeting online\, via Zoom. \n\n\n\nThis is the fourth part of a series\, but you can join even if you were not at the previous teachings. Recordings of these teachings are available via a private Facebook group. \n\n\n\nUpon registration\, you will be invited into this Facebook group. \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE:6 Wednesdays 19:00 – 21:006th\, 20th September; 4th\, 18th October; 1st\, 22nd November \n\n\n\nPRICE:900 SK for members of Karma Yönten Ling\, 1100 SK for non-members \n\n\n\nPAYMENT METHOD:PayPal to mindfuldreaming@gmail.com or bank transfer (Stephan Wormland\, IBAN: DK8384010001045576\, SWIFT: MEKUDK21) \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION:write to Stephan Pende’s personal assistant (Kristen):stephanpende@gmail.com \n\n\n\nTEACHER:Stephan Pende Wormland\, MA in clinical psychology\, is trained in Gestalt therapy. He has studied and practiced meditation in multiple Buddhist traditions for over 30 years and spent 5 years in meditation retreats. Stephan was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years and teaches meditation in Buddhist centers in Europe.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/complete-radiant-mind-oct4/
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Beyond Mindfulness Drop-in Meditation
DESCRIPTION:I have been undergoing a transformational period and searching to deepen my practice. \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, I must cancel these drop-in sessions. However\, this transitional process will enrich future teachings. \n\n\n\nFind deeper peace in challenging times\, discover meaning in uncertainty\, and address anxiety by relying on kindness. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, we will challenge ourselves to bring the wisdom of The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva into our own lives and relationships. This series will offer practical tools to awaken bodhichitta in daily life and meditations to deepen our experience of emptiness. \n\n\n\nThe 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\, one of the most revered texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, was written by the tenth century Tibetan master Tokme Zongpo. Its inspiring verses convey the entire Mahayana path of compassion. It describes the practices and attitudes of the awakening rebel who wants to heal\, grow up\, and wake up for the benefit of all. \n\n\n\nRelating to traditional Buddhist practices and texts authentically can be difficult for us in the West. The texts are incredibly powerful but come from a different cultural context\, making it difficult to move beyond intellectual understanding and perfunctory repetition toward allowing them to touch our hearts and transform our lives as they are meant to. \n\n\n\nThe teachings are suitable for beginners and experienced students.Former Buddhist monk and psychotherapist Stephan Pende will share from his experience of 30 years practicing in different Buddhist traditions. \n\n\n\nJoin online or in person. Tickets are available for online attendance\, but no need to book if you plan to attend the session in person. \n\n\n\nTime: 7-9pm (CET)Price: 100 DK\, 80 DK for students and unemployedLocation: Nørregade 7A\, 2 sal. TV\, 1165 København\, Denmark \n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.fpmt.dk/courses \n\n\n\nStephan has been the resident teacher for FPMT’s Center for Wisdom and Compassion in Copenhagen for many years and currently teaches meditation in Buddhist Centers around Europe.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/beyond-mindfulness-drop-in-meditation-3/
CATEGORIES:In-person,Online
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SUMMARY:Leiden verwandeln\, Glück schenken
DESCRIPTION:Bei den „37 Übungen für das Auf und Ab des Lebens“ – einem klassischen Text aus der Weisheit des tibetischen Buddhismus – geht es nicht darum\, ein besserer Mensch zu werden\, noch darum\, effektiver zu werden oder sich zu optimieren. Ken McLeod zeigt in seinen inspirierenden Erläuterungen\, dass es um einen Weg zu innerer Klarheit\, Mitgefühl und angemessenem Handeln geht\, der von zeitloser Aktualität ist.  \n\n\n\nEr bringt uns mit einer Dimension menschlicher Freiheit in Berührung\, die daraus erwächst\, dass wir die Freuden\, Sorgen und den Schmerz des Lebens in aller Tiefe zu erfahren vermögen\, ohne von ihnen überwältigt zu werden oder sie zu unterdrücken. Das versetzt uns in die Lage\, Leiden zu verwandeln\, Glück zu schenken und die Würde unseres Menschseins in jeder Situation auszudrücken. \n\n\n\nZoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94307434913?pwd=ZnByWVRhUVpDdVJ1akp0aWdBLzZwQT09Meeting-ID: 943 0743 4913Kenncode: 740740 \n\n\n\nSpende für die Belehrung \n\n\n\nDie Spenden für die Lehrperson sind gemäss dem Dana Prinzip: Du gibst was dir die Belehrung wert ist. \n\n\n\nDer Geldbetrag kann in die Spendenbox neben der Türe gelegt\, oder mit dem neben der Spendenbox befindlichen TWINT QR-Code direkt überwiesen werden. \n\n\n\nSpenden können auch über den Spendenlink auf der Website getätigt werden. \n\n\n\nBei Verwendungszweck bitte den Namen der Lehrperson angeben.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/leiden-verwandeln-gluck-schenken/
LOCATION:Longku Zentrum Bern\, Colombstrasse 40\, Bern\, 3027\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:In-person,Online
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DTSTAMP:20260430T152309
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SUMMARY:Complete! Radiant Mind
DESCRIPTION:We will continue our exploration of the direct path based on Peter Fenner’s book Radiant Mind. Radiant Mind arises when unconditioned awareness radiates through the totality of our conditioned existence. \n\n\n\nWhen we live in radiant mind\, we experience ourselves as a unique human being\, while at the same time resting in a unified expanse of centerless and boundless awareness. This state is called liberation\, buddhanature\, egolessness\, pure presence\, nondual wisdom\, our natural condition\, and effortless being. \n\n\n\nWe will only be meeting online\, via Zoom. \n\n\n\nThis is the fourth part of a series\, but you can join even if you were not at the previous teachings. Recordings of these teachings are available via a private Facebook group. \n\n\n\nUpon registration\, you will be invited into this Facebook group. \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE:6 Wednesdays 19:00 – 21:006th\, 20th September; 4th\, 18th October; 1st\, 22nd November \n\n\n\nPRICE:900 SK for members of Karma Yönten Ling\, 1100 SK for non-members \n\n\n\nPAYMENT METHOD:PayPal to mindfuldreaming@gmail.com or bank transfer (Stephan Wormland\, IBAN: DK8384010001045576\, SWIFT: MEKUDK21) \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION:write to Stephan Pende’s personal assistant (Kristen):stephanpende@gmail.com \n\n\n\nTEACHER:Stephan Pende Wormland\, MA in clinical psychology\, is trained in Gestalt therapy. He has studied and practiced meditation in multiple Buddhist traditions for over 30 years and spent 5 years in meditation retreats. Stephan was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years and teaches meditation in Buddhist centers in Europe.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/complete_radiant_mind_sept20/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230913T170000
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Autumn Retreat in Denmark
DESCRIPTION:Retreat description\n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, we have had to cancel this retreat\, but hope to see you at another one before the end of the year. \n\n\n\nDuring this silent retreat in beautiful natural surroundings\, explore Buddhist methods with Stephan. Learn how to open your heart and connect with the vast source of wisdom within. This autumn retreat offers guidance through a variety of meditation techniques from the Tibetan Tradition. These practices support the development of self-compassion and compassion for others.  \n\n\n\nReceive guidance on your mindfulness journey and with recognizing your vast potential. Break free from the habitual cycles of fear\, loneliness\, and destructive actions that arise due to misunderstanding your true nature. \n\n\n\nWhile grounded in the Buddhist tradition\, you can use these teachings\, irrespective of belief and background. The emphasis will be on cultivating a kind and open awareness. Discover an effortless way of being without strain or pressure.  \n\n\n\nWhen looking deeply into the heart\, you may recognize that the very nature of consciousness itself is a wellspring of loving-kindness. The very quality of the deepest level of mind is that of inexhaustible love. It is already there. This retreat will help you tap into your radiant potential\, thereby helping you access and share with others the joy\, healing and happiness that is naturally your being. \n\n\n\nAutumn Retreat logistics\n\n\n\nTime: Wednesday 13th September 17.00 – Sunday 17th September 14.00 \n\n\n\nPlace: This retreat takes place at Himmelbjerggaarden near Silkeborg. It is possible to get there by bus route 311. At Himmelbjerggaarden\, they make vegetarian food from organic and biodynamic ingredients. You must bring your own bed linen and towels. \n\n\n\nPrice: 4800 DK for a single room (there are only 3 single rooms in total) and 4100 DK for a double room (7 double rooms in total). Full catering is included in the price. A recommended amount of 1500 DK can be donated directly to Stephan during the retreat.  \n\n\n\nRegistration: Further information about payment will be sent via email after your registration. Please write an email to Charlotte if you wish to participate: charlotte-nielsen@hjoernet.dk
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/autumn-retreat-in-denmark/
LOCATION:Himmelbjerggarden\, Himmelbjergvej 11\, Ry\, 8680\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte Nielsen":MAILTO:charlotte-nielsen@hjoernet.dk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152309
CREATED:20230902T091348Z
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SUMMARY:Bodhisattva Training for Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:Find deeper peace in challenging times\, discover meaning in uncertainty\, and address anxiety by relying on kindness. These teachings focused on Bodhisattva are suitable for beginners and experienced students\, offering practical tools to awaken bodhichitta in daily life and meditations to deepen our experience of emptiness. \n\n\n\nIn these teachings we explore The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Relating to traditional Buddhist practices and texts authentically can be challenging for us in the West. The texts are incredibly powerful\, but come from a different cultural context\, making it difficult to move beyond intellectual understanding and perfunctory repetition. In this course\, we will challenge ourselves to bring the wisdom of this text into our own lives and relationships. \n\n\n\nThe 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\, one of the most revered texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, was written by the tenth century Tibetan master Tokme Zongpo. Its inspiring verses convey the entire Mahayana path of compassion. It describes the practices and attitudes of the awakening rebel who wants to heal\, grow up\, and wake up for the benefit of all. We will work towards allowing this wisdom to touch our hearts and transform our lives. \n\n\n\nAbout the teacher: \n\n\n\nStephan Pende Wormland\, MA in clinical psychology\, is trained in Gestalt therapy. He has studied and practiced meditation in multiple Buddhist traditions for over 30 years and spent 5 years in meditation retreats. Stephan was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years and teaches meditation in Buddhist centers in Europe. \n\n\n\nSchedule: Sat\, Sept 9th and Sun\, Sept 10th\, at 10-11:30 am (PT)
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/bodhisattva-training-for-daily-life/
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Dharma Collective":MAILTO:sfdharmacollective@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230905T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230905T210000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Mindfulness Drop-in Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Find deeper peace in challenging times\, discover meaning in uncertainty\, and address anxiety by relying on kindness. \n\n\n\nIn this online course\, we will challenge ourselves to bring the wisdom of The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva into our own lives and relationships. This series will offer practical tools to awaken bodhichitta in daily life and meditations to deepen our experience of emptiness. \n\n\n\nThe 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\, one of the most revered texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, was written by the tenth century Tibetan master Tokme Zongpo. Its inspiring verses convey the entire Mahayana path of compassion. It describes the practices and attitudes of the awakening rebel who wants to heal\, grow up\, and wake up for the benefit of all. \n\n\n\nRelating to traditional Buddhist practices and texts authentically can be difficult for us in the West. The texts are incredibly powerful but come from a different cultural context\, making it difficult to move beyond intellectual understanding and perfunctory repetition toward allowing them to touch our hearts and transform our lives as they are meant to. \n\n\n\nThe teachings are suitable for beginners and experienced students.Former Buddhist monk and psychotherapist Stephan Pende will share from his experience of 30 years practicing in different Buddhist traditions. \n\n\n\nJoin online or in person. Tickets are available for online attendance\, but no need to book if you plan to attend the session in person. \n\n\n\nTime: 7-9pm (CET)Price: 100 DK\, 80 DK for students and unemployedLocation: Nørregade 7A\, 2 sal. TV\, 1165 København\, Denmark \n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.fpmt.dk/courses \n\n\n\nStephan has been the resident teacher for FPMT’s Center for Wisdom and Compassion in Copenhagen for many years and currently teaches meditation in Buddhist Centers around Europe.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/beyond-mindfulness-drop-in-meditation-2/
CATEGORIES:In-person,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CENTER FOR WISDOM  &#038%3B COMPASSION":MAILTO:dkfpmt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230901T190000
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SUMMARY:Meditations- und Achtsamkeitsseminar mit Stephan Pende
DESCRIPTION:Reines Gewahrsein und tiefgründige Liebe \n\n\n\nWir sehnen uns alle danach\, nach Hause zu kommen\, eine Geborgenheit zu finden\, die nichts und niemand zerstören kann. Der Buddha lehrt\, dass solche Erfahrung unser Geburtsrecht ist. In den Buddhistischen Belehrungen gibt es viele Worte für diese Art und Weise des Hier-Seins. Eines der schönsten ist vielleicht tiefgründige Liebe. \n\n\n\nTiefgründige Liebe ist nichts Geschaffenes\, noch kann sie zerstört werden\, denn sie entsteht spontan aus der untrennbaren Einheit von Offenheit\, Feinfühligkeit und Gewahrsein. Am besten lässt sie sich vielleicht als grundlegendes Gefühl von »Wohl Sein« beschreiben\, das zum Gefühl der Verbundenheit mit allen fühlenden Wesen werden kann\, wenn wir es nähren. \n\n\n\nZu der Gewissheit\, dass der Mensch Teil eines Ganzen ist\, das wir Universum nennen. Die Entdeckung von tiefgründiger Liebe beginnt immer mit dir selbst. Besonders in unserer Kultur ist mangelnde Selbstliebe\, fehlende Selbstachtung ein großes Hindernis auf dem Weg der Selbstentfaltung. Wohlwollen und Freundlichkeit uns selbst gegenüber muss die Grundlage unserer Übung sein. \n\n\n\nAn diesem Wochenende wird Stephan Pende eine Einführung geben\, wie wir mit tiefgründiger Liebe in Kontakt kommen und mehr und mehr aus ihr heraus leben können. Wir werden das Thema in Meditation\, Vortrag und Diskussion betrachten. \n\n\n\nVORTRAGFr 01. September 202319 – 21 Uhr \n\n\n\nSEMINARESa 02. September 202310 – 18 Uhr (Pause 13.30 – 15 Uhr)So 03. September 202310 – 14 Uhr \n\n\n\nORTWachstumsraumMathildenstr. 1280336 München \n\n\n\nMVV Haltestelle Sendlinger Tor mit denU-Bahnlinien U1\, U2\, U3\, U6 und U7 sowiedie Straßenbahnlinien 16\, 17\, 18 und 27 \n\n\n\nBEGRENZTE TEILNEHMERZAHL I vorherige Anmeldung erforderlichAnmeldungen für das ganze Seminarwochenende werden vorrangig behandelt \n\n\n\nKOSTEN: Freitag: 10 € I Samstag: 60 € I Sonntag: 40 € I 3 Tage gesamt: 100 € \n\n\n\nVollständige Bezahlung nach Erhalt der Anmeldebestätigung \n\n\n\nAnmeldungen und Fragen bitte an: retreat.muenchen@yahoo.com \n\n\n\nSTEPHAN PENDE praktiziert seit über 35 Jahren in verschiedenen spirituellen Traditionen. \n\n\n\nEr absolvierte ein Studium der klinischen Psychologie sowie eine Ausbildung in Gestalt-therapie und hat acht Jahre in der Psychiatrie gearbeitet. \n\n\n\nAls Schüler von Lama Zopa Rinpoche lebte er 11 Jahre als tibetisch-buddhistischer Mönch\, davon acht Jahre als Direktor im Kloster Nalanda in Südfrankreich. \n\n\n\nEr leitet Kurse und Meditationsklausuren in ganz Europa.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/meditations-und-achtsamkeitsseminar-mit-stephan-pende/
LOCATION:Wachstumsraum\, Mathildenstr. 12\, München\, 80336\, Germany
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230826T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152309
CREATED:20230817T104526Z
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UID:1376-1693076400-1693168200@www.stephanpende.com
SUMMARY:Bodhisattva Training for Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:Find deeper peace in challenging times\, discover meaning in uncertainty\, and address anxiety by relying on kindness. Awaken bodhichitta in daily life and deepen your experience of emptiness by learning practical tools and meditations. Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner\, these Bodhisattva teachings will support your journey. \n\n\n\n​In these teachings we explore The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Relating to traditional Buddhist practices and texts authentically can be challenging for us in the West. Although these texts are incredibly powerful\, it difficult to move beyond intellectual understanding and perfunctory repetition\, considering their cultural context. In this course\, we will challenge ourselves to bring the wisdom of this text into our own lives and relationships. \n\n\n\n​The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\, one of the most revered texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, was written by the tenth century Tibetan master Tokme Zongpo. Its inspiring verses convey the entire Mahayana path of compassion. Additionally\, it describes the practices and attitudes of the awakening rebel who wants to heal\, grow up\, and wake up for the benefit of all. We will work towards allowing this wisdom to touch our hearts and transform our lives. \n\n\n\nSchedule: Sat\, Aug 26 and Sun\, Aug 27\, at 10-11:30 am (PT) \n\n\n\n​Stephan Pende Wormland\, MA in clinical psychology\, is trained in Gestalt therapy. He also has studied and practiced meditation in multiple Buddhist traditions for over 30 years and spent 5 years in meditation retreats. Stephan was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years and teaches meditation in Buddhist centers in Europe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Materials for Bodhisattva Training\n\n\n\n​The recommended text for this course is Reflections on Silver River by Ken McLeod. \n\n\n\n​“The Thirty-SevenPractices of All the Bodhisattvas” by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo \n\n\n\n​37 Practices of a Bodhisattva by Ken McLeod (Verses only) \n\n\n\n​Relating to a Spiritual Teacher: Building a Healthy Relationship ​by Alexander Berzin (Book) \n\n\n\n​The Dynamics of a Healthy Student-Teacher Relationship by Dr. Alexander Berzin (Article)
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/bodhisattva-training-sfdc/
ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Dharma Collective":MAILTO:sfdharmacollective@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230811T170000
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SUMMARY:Summer Meditation Retreat Near Stockholm
DESCRIPTION:Learn time-honored ways for experiencing and resting right now in your natural state of inner peace\, the ultimate source of lasting happiness. Unwind and recharge at this spacious and healing meditation retreat north of Stockholm\, set in beautiful natural surroundings close to a big river. \n\n\n\n\nDwelling 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. \n– Lama Yeshe\n\n\n\nThe retreat is suitable for beginners of any background who want to start their journey with profound and easy to apply techniques. Experienced students will also benefit from guidance for deepening their practice. There will be a balanced mixture of guided meditations\, walking meditation\, short lectures\, discussions\, silence and mindful movements. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE TEACHINGS\n\n\n\nTibetan Masters have for centuries developed a time-tested\, logical\, sequential and practical road map to help guide spiritual seekers on the path\, from suffering to liberation. This unique teaching came to be called Lam-Rim\, or gradual Path to Enlightenment\, and has been transmitted by Tibetan Masters like His Holiness the Dalai Lama into our modern times. \n\n\n\nAll teachings are in English. During the retreat we will explore in depth different aspects of these teachings and meditations\, which are remarkably relevant for our daily life and relationships.  \n\n\n\nABOUT THE TEACHER\n\n\n\nStephan Wormland\, born 1965 in Germany\, has studied and practiced meditation in multiple traditions for over 30 years. He has a master’s degree in clinical psychology\, trained in Gestalt therapy and worked for 6 years in a psychiatric hospital. \n\n\n\nHe lived as an ordained monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years and\, during that time\, served as the director of Nalanda Monastery in the south of France and spent a total of 5 years in group and solitary retreats. The main teacher of Stephan is Lama Zopa Rinpoche\, the spiritual director of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). \n\n\n\nHe has received teachings and guidance from great Tibetan Masters of the four schools like His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Sakya Trizin Rinpoche\, Sogyal Rinpoche\, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche\, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche\, Kirti Thenshap Rinpoche\, Chogye Trichen Rinpoche\, and Choden Rinpoche. He has practiced and studied with foremost Western teachers like Peter Fenner\, Alan Wallace\, Rob Preece\, Alex Berzin\, Pema Chodron\, Robert Thurman\, and Ken McLeod. \n\n\n\nFor many years\, Stephan has been the resident teacher of the Center for Visdom og Medfølelse in Copenhagen and he currently teaches meditation in Buddhist Centers around Europe. Since 2009 he has been studying Radiant Mind with Peter Fenner and completed the Nondual Teacher Training and he is a program adviser of the Potential Project. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This retreat takes place in Dharmaghiri retreat center\, Sala (see directions below) \n\n\n\nSUMMER MEDITATION RETREAT STOCKHOLM SCHEDULE\n\n\n\nFriday (arrival day)16:00  – Arriving and settling in19:00 – 20.00 Dinner20:00 – 21.00 Introduction and short practice \n\n\n\nSaturday\, Sunday\, and Thursday07:00 – 07.30 Meditation07.30 – 08.00 Break (preparing breakfast)08.00 – 09.00 Breakfast09.00 – 11.00 Meditation and walking meditation11.00 – 11.30 Break11.30 – 13.00 Mindful movement – Group 113.00 – 15.00 Lunch and lunch break15.00 – 17.00 Meditation and walking meditation17.00 – 17.30 Break17:30 – 19:00 Mindful movement – Group 219.00 – 20:00 Dinner20.00 – 21.00 Prajna paramita Practice \n\n\n\nMonday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday (Precepts) 06:30 – 07.00 Precepts07:00 – 08:00 Break08.00 – 10.00 Meditation and walking meditation10.00 – 10.30 Break (preparing lunch)10.30 – 11.30 Mindful movement – Group 211.30 – 15.00 Lunch and lunch break15.00 – 17.00 Meditation and walking meditation17.00 – 17:30 Break17:30 – 18:30 Mindful movement – Group 118:30 – 20.00 Break20:00 – 21.00 Prajna paramita practice \n\n\n\nFriday (departure day)07:00 – 07.30 Meditation07.30 – 08.00 Break (preparing breakfast)08.00 – 09.00 Breakfast09.00 – 11.00 Meditation and walking meditation12.30 – 13.30 Lunch and lunch break \n\n\n\n13:30-14:30 Cleaning the rooms and premises \n\n\n\nMAHAYANA PRECEPTS\n\n\n\nFor three days during the retreat we will be taking the Mahayana Precepts (see this document) to increase the depth of the practice. This means that we will be eating only one meal per day (lunch at around 11:30). If you are unable to follow such a diet for medical reasons\, you will need to provide for the an extra meal (dinner\, breakfast will be available to prepare) yourself those three days. \n\n\n\nSILENCE\n\n\n\nMost of this Summer Meditation Retreat Stockholm will be in silence. We also encourage everyone to keep their mobile phones turned off during the entire retreat. We are so used to escaping into distractions\, so during the retreat it is very beneficial to keep those to minimum! \n\n\n\nCOLLECTIVE COOKING\n\n\n\nWe will not have a retreat cook this summer\, so all participants are expected to take turns in preparing and cooking meals. \n\n\n\nCANCELLING YOUR PARTICIPATION\n\n\n\nIf you cancel your booking 3 weeks prior to the start date\, we keep 200 SEK as an administrative fee. If you cancel later than 3 weeks prior to the start date\, we keep the entire donation unless we can find a replacement. \n\n\n\nTo bring: Sheets\, duvet covers\, pillow cases\, towels\, toiletries\, books\, pens etc. Meditation cushions and stools available at Dharmagiri\, bring your own if you have particular wishes about what you want to sit on. \n\n\n\nAllergies/diet/health: Is there anything we need to know about your health? Do you need special diets or are allergic to something? Are you vegan? Do you snore? (So ​​we can take that into account when we make room placement…) \n\n\n\nHOW TO GET TO DHARMAGIRI\n\n\n\nRetreat Center By car From Stockholm it takes about 2-2.5 hours by car. Click this link for Google maps directions. Take road E18 to Enköping\, before entering Enköping\, take road 70 toward Sala. At the first roundabout at the entrance to Sala\, go straight. At the second roundabout\, follow signs to Saladamm (over the railroad tracks). After Saladamm it is straight ahead. About 27 km from Sala turn right at the sign for Bännbäck. Drive straight for approximately 3 km. Just after the sign V. Bännbäck look for houses to the right on a little hill.  There is a mailbox with a wagon wheel opposite the entrance. \n\n\n\nBy train or bus There are trains to Sala from\, for example\, Stockholm and Arlanda. It is also good to come from the south via Västeras. Search train times at www.sj.se. Train Stockholm – Sala costs approx 110-125 SEK single ticket\, 2nd class\, non-refundable. From Arlanda tickets are more expensive\, there is a surcharge for stepping on / off. If you cannot arrange to be picked up at the train in Sala you can take the bus to Möklinta. From there also needed pick-up by car\, but it’s closer Dharmagiri and may be easier to arrange a ride from there. Times for bus 63 Sala Travel Centre – Möklinta found on www.vl.se. \n\n\n\nTESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS MEDITATION RETREAT STOCKHOLM PARTICIPANTS:\n\n\n\n\nDuring a most difficult period in life it has been of great value to put it all on pause and walk more clear on the path of practicing for a while. To sit with whatever it is. And doing it together with others under the leading of a great teacher can be most healing.  \n– Inger W-Forss\n\n\n\n\n“Novelty is having new experiences of ourselves in the world”. I knew beach holidays\, I knew hiking trips. I knew dining and clubbing in cities\, I knew dinner parties and long conversations\, but I didn’t know I could be silent and digital free for a week and feel absolutely relaxed and inspired.  \n– Gu Jian\n\n\n\n\nI regained faith in essence-love through being with/in it. I found new ways of vitalizing my practice through movement.  \n– Anonymous\n\n\n\n\nGreat teacher\, great place\, warm and safe atmosphere. Worth to do at least once a year.  \n– Anonymous\n\n\n\n\nIt’s very hard to write a short testimonial about a profound\, personal experience. What I can say is that giving yourself time\, in silence\, with others\, under the guidance of an experienced teacher is an investment in your wellbeing and therefore for others. It is really a unique gift.  \n– Anonymous\n\n\n\n\nA life saving experience! I found something I didn’t know I ́d lost!  \n– Anonymous\n\n\n\n\nA silent week in beautiful nature with meditation\, yoga\, long walks\, good food and swimming\, what more do you need?  \n– Anonymous
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/summer-retreat-close-to-stockholm/
LOCATION:Dharmagiri Retreat Center\, VÄSTER BÄNNBÄCK 192\, Möklinta\, 733 99\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:10 Day Meditation Retreat in Sweden
DESCRIPTION:Join this 10 day meditation retreat\, if you have meditation experience and have participated in events with Stephan before. \n\n\n\nWe will spend 10 days in silence\, nourishing our inner essence by teachings\, meditation and yoga. The schedule will be more spacious than the normal schedule on Stephan’s retreats. \n\n\n\nIn the afternoon there will be time for free sitting sessions in silence without guidance.Early morning yoga classes and late afternoon yin yoga classes will be offered. \n\n\n\nThis longer retreat suits you if you want to deepen your own practice. Maybe you want to do a retreat on your own later? This retreat could be a “middle step” between a group retreat and solitary retreat. The surroundings are very peaceful with meadows and the woods as our next-door neighbors. \n\n\n\nPractical info\n\n\n\nSleeping: Rooms with 4 beds and 1 room with 8 beds. No double or single rooms.You may also bring your own tent (and have a bed inside the house if it´s wet and rainy). \n\n\n\nFood: The food will be mostly vegan (some cheese and butter in the morning). Documented allergies will be met\, but no food diets or preferences can be met. \n\n\n\nHow to get there: The place is about one hours drive from Malmö. Easiest is to come by car. You can take the bus or train to Hörby and from there you need to get (or share) a taxi to the retreat place (around 15 km). \n\n\n\nPrice: 5300 SEK includes everything – maximum 20 people; retirees\, students (full-time) or unemployed at a discounted rate of 4900 SEK \n\n\n\nSign up: send a mail to ulrika@saljeby.se\, signup fee 500 SEK \n\n\n\nTeachers for the 10 day meditation retreat:\n\n\n\nStephan Pende Wormland\, MA in clinical psychology\, is trained in Gestalt therapy. He has studied and practiced meditation in multiple Buddhist traditions for over 30 years and spent 5 years in meditation retreats. Stephan was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years and teaches meditation in Buddhist centers in Europe. \n\n\n\nUlrika Säljeby is a licensed and experienced Yoga teacher. In her yoga classes\, she aims to guide you in a way that the yoga positions become different tools you can use to learn to listen to your body. When the body feels safe in the position\, things start to happen. You can never push the body into openings
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/10-day-retreat-in-sweden/
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Summer Retreat in Österreich
DESCRIPTION:Freude und Stille\n\n\n\nEine Grundannahme des Tibetischen Buddhismus ist\, dass wir tief in unserem Herzen Zugang zu einer unzerstörbaren\, tiefgründigen Freude haben. In dieser Woche 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 Freude erleben. \n\n\n\nWir lernen mit genau dem anzufangen\, was wir gerade erleben\, und uns unserem Widerstand freundlich zuwenden. Wenn wir unser Ja bewusst vertiefen\, entdecken wir eine befreiende\, bedingungslose Akzeptanz\, ein offenes\, alles zulassendes Gewahrsein. Aus diesem Raum heraus kann dann Heilung\, Wandel und Kreativität wachsen. \n\n\n\nAuf dieser Reise werden wir unterstützt durch geleitete Meditationen\, Geh-Meditation\, achtsame Körperbewegungen (Qi Gong\,sanftes Yoga)\, dem Singen von Mantras\, Stille und Dialog. \n\n\n\nDiese Woche ist für Neugierige und AnfängerInnen\, aber auch für erfahrene Meditierende geeignet. \n\n\n\nTagesplan \n\n\n\nKosten/ Termine: \n\n\n\nSonntag\, 16. Juli\, 18:00Uhr – Sonntag\, 23. Juli\, mittags \n\n\n\nKursgebühr: freiwilliges Geben/ Dana          \n\n\n\nWegen der begrenzten Teilnehmerzahl bitten wir um Verständnis\, dass die Höhe der Anzahlung ( und auch eventuelles Storno) doppelt so hoch wie üblich ist.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/summer-retreat-in-osterreich/
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230625T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152309
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UID:1144-1687712400-1688306400@www.stephanpende.com
SUMMARY:Summer Meditation Retreat Göteborg
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to this summer meditation retreat with Stephan Pende Wormland focused on the foundations of Buddhist practice. Participating in this retreat is a powerful way to explore and deepen your meditation practice\, recharge your batteries\, and meet yourself. It will take place at Trollsjönäs Lägergård\, close to Gothenburg. \n\n\n\nPlease see pictures of the facility and peaceful surroundings here: https://trollsjonas.gotalejon.org/bilder/ \n\n\n\nThere will also be a daily yoga session led by Ulrika Säljeby. You don’t need any experience with yoga. Everyone can participate. \n\n\n\nThe schedule has plenty of breaks\, which makes it possible for your own reflections\, go for walks\, and attend to your daily chores. There will be space for questions and discussions during the meditation sessions. \n\n\n\nIt is only possible to register for the whole summer meditation retreat. \n\n\n\nThe retreat is suitable for beginners who are interested in Buddhist meditation\, but experienced students will benefit as well. The retreat place has peaceful surroundings\, woods and a lake with bridges. You will sleep in dormitories of 4 or 6 beds\, or if you prefer your own tent there is plenty of room for nice spots. \n\n\n\nFoodWe will enjoy vegan food together\, but we cannot meet any dietary wishes or other food preferences. If you have any serious allergies please let us know. \n\n\n\nPrice4000 SEK  or donation fee 4500 SEK.For retired people\, unemployed or full-time students the fee is reduced to 3700 SEK.Pay Sign up fee 1500 SEK\, before April 30\, to our Plusgiro-account 831 87 20-3or to our Swish 123 018 21 21.The rest should be paid before May 31. \n\n\n\nRegister with: \n\n\n\nulrika.saljeby@tibetanskbuddhism.se
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/summer-retreat-goteborg/
LOCATION:Trollsjönäs Lägergård\, Trollsjövägen 30\, Bohus\, Bohus-Malmon\, 445 35\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230613T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20230613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152309
CREATED:20230515T100217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T103149Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Mindfulness Drop-in Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join this online meditation or\, if you are based in Copenhagen\, drop-in to join us in person. No need to attend all sessions\, so you can join anytime! \n\n\n\nFind deeper peace in challenging times\, discover meaning in uncertainty\, and address anxiety by relying on kindness. \n\n\n\nIn this online meditation course\, we will bring the wisdom of The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva into our own lives and relationships. Through this series\, gain practical tools to awaken bodhichitta in daily life. Also\, discover meditations to deepen your experience of emptiness. \n\n\n\nThe 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\, one of the most revered texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, was written by the tenth century Tibetan master Tokme Zongpo. Its inspiring verses convey the entire Mahayana path of compassion. It describes the practices and attitudes of the awakening rebel who wants to heal\, grow up\, and wake up for the benefit of all. \n\n\n\nRelating to traditional Buddhist practices and texts authentically can be difficult for us in the West. The texts are incredibly powerful but come from a different cultural context. Therefore\, it’s challenging to move beyond intellectual understanding and perfunctory repetition.  \n\n\n\nIn this drop-in course\, move towards allowing these texts to touch your heart and transform your life as they are meant to. The teachings are suitable for beginners and experienced students. \n\n\n\nMeditation Teacher\n\n\n\nFormer Buddhist monk and psychotherapist Stephan Pende will share from his experience of 30 years practicing in different Buddhist traditions. He has been the resident teacher for FPMT’s Center for Wisdom and Compassion in Copenhagen for many years and currently teaches meditation in Buddhist Centers around Europe. \n\n\n\nTickets are available for online attendance\, but no need to book if you plan to attend the session in person. \n\n\n\nTime: 7-9pm (CET)Price: 100 DK\, 80 DK for students and unemployed \n\n\n\nLocation: Nørregade 7A\, 2 sal. TV\, 1165 København\, Denmark \n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.fpmt.dk/courses
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/beyond-mindfulness-drop-in-meditation/
LOCATION:Cognitive Center Copenhagen (Kognitiv Center København)\, Nørregade 7a\, 2 sal. TV\, København\, 1165\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:In-person,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CENTER FOR WISDOM  &#038%3B COMPASSION":MAILTO:dkfpmt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230602T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230606T140000
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SUMMARY:Summer Retreat Close to Malmö
DESCRIPTION:During this retreat we will explore Buddhist methods to open your heart and connect with the source of wisdom in you. \n\n\n\nStephan Pende will introduce you to a variety of meditation techniques from the Tibetan Tradition to support the development of Self-Compassion and based on that compassion for others. \n\n\n\nThese meditations can be used by everyone independent of your belief and background. The emphasis will be on cultivating a kind and open awareness\, to discover a way of effortless being without pressure. \n\n\n\nWhen you look deeply into your heart you recognize that the very nature of consciousness itself is a wellspring of loving-kindness. \n\n\n\nIt is said that the very quality of the deepest level of your mind is that of inexhaustible love\, and it is already there. In other words\, you don’t need to get it from anybody else: not from a religion\, not from a teacher. It is there already\, but it does get obscured. \n\n\n\nSo\, if this is a birthright\, a capacity you bring to life\, then instead of emphasizing how to cultivate this wonderful quality of mind\, you can shift your mindset to ask how to stop doing what you are doing to obscure it. \n\n\n\nStephan Pende Wormland has studied and practiced meditation in multiple traditions for over 30 years. He was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years. \n\n\n\nAt Hallaskog\, the participants will be accommodated in multi-bed rooms or double rooms. There is a large assembly hall for teaching and meditation\, showers and toilets\, a kitchen and dining area. The retreat place is located in a beautiful beech forest by Dagstorpsjön\, 9 km north of Höör. In the schedule there will be space for personal time. There are nice hiking trails in the forest and you are free to go canoeing on the lake. Canoes and life jackets are available to borrow. \n\n\n\nFrom Malmö\, it takes just under an hour to drive. Please let us know when registering if you need a ride\, or can offer a seat in your car. Pick-up from Höör train station can also be arranged. \n\n\n\nAll participants help with cooking\, washing dishes and cleaning. The food will be vegan. Please state when registering if you have any food allergies\, unfortunately we cannot take other types of diets into account. \n\n\n\nThe retreat is open to both beginners and more experienced practitioners of meditation. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Hallaskog at Dagstorpsjön outside Höör.\n\n\n\nTime: Friday 2/6 at 17:00 – Tuesday 6/6 at 14:00\n\n\n\nFee: SEK 3\,600 for members\, SEK 3\,800 for non-members.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Email john.w.lundquist@gmail.com and pay a registration fee of SEK 1\,000. The remaining sum is paid no later than April 30.\n\n\n\nPayment is made via Swish to John Lundquist\, 0768-164 230\, or PayPal to john.w.lundquist@gmail.com enter Retreat your name + telephone number.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/summer-retreat-close-to-malmo/
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SUMMARY:City Retreat in Graz
DESCRIPTION:City Retreat mit Stephan Pende Wormland in Graz (Steiermark) und online über “Zoom”\n\n\n\nBodhisattva Training für schwierige Zeiten\n\n\n\nTermin\n\n\n\nFr.\, 5. Mai  2023\, 18:30 – 21:00 Uhr: Einführung \n\n\n\nSa.\, 6. Mai 2023\, 10:00 – 13:00 Uhr und 15:00 – 18:00 Uhr \n\n\n\nSo.\, 7. Mai  2023\, 10:00 – 13:00 Uhr mit anschließendem gemeinsamen Mittagessen \n\n\n\nDie Teilnahme ist auch an Einzeltagen möglich. \n\n\n\nKosten\n\n\n\nGanzes Retreat (FR-SO): vor Ort oder Online\n\n\n\n\n\nFrühbucher (bis 06.04.2023) \n\n\n\n€ 90 \n\n\n\n\n\nNormalpreis (ab 07.04.2023) \n\n\n\n€ 120 \n\n\n\n\n\nTeilnahme an Einzeltagen: vor Ort oder Online\n\n\n\n\n\nFrühbucher (bis 06.04.2023) \n\n\n\nFR: € 15SA: € 55SO: € 25 \n\n\n\n\n\nNormalpreis (ab 07.04.2023) \n\n\n\nFR: € 30SA: € 70SO: € 35 \n\n\n\n\n\nBei Teilnahme vor Ort ersuchen wir zudem um eine Spende von € 35.- für Raum (Reinigung etc.)\, Getränke\, Suppe und Snacks. Diese Spende bitte vor Ort in bar bezahlen. \n\n\n\nErmäßigung auf Anfrage. \n\n\n\nGESPONSERTE PLÄTZE\n\n\n\nEs gibt gesponserte Plätze für Menschen\, die derzeit in einer schwierigen finanziellen Situation sind. Bitte um eine E-Mail an info@buddhismus-im-alltag.at mit der Schilderung deiner Situation\, Name und Angabe der gewünschten Retreat-Teilnahme bis spätestens 2 Wochen vor Beginn des Seminares. \n\n\n\nLehrer\n\n\n\nSeit über 10 Jahren kommt der buddhistische Lehrer Stephan Pende Wormland für Retreats zu uns nach Österreich. Dieses Retreat bietet eine sehr wertvolle Gelegenheit seine lebendigen\, modernen und zugleich tiefgründigen Belehrungen kennen zulernen und damit das eigene Leben zu bereichern. \n\n\n\nStephan Pende Wormland \n\n\n\nInhalt\n\n\n\nIn Zeiten von persönlichen Krisen\, der weltweiten Umweltzerstörung und all der anderen Herausforderungen kann man leicht von Gefühlen der Trennung\, Hilflosigkeit\, Resignation und Lähmung überwältigt werden. \n\n\n\nDas Gedicht mit dem Titel „Die siebenunddreißig Übungen eines Bodhisattvas“ von Tokme Zangpo aus dem 14. Jahrhundert gibt klare Einblicke\, wie man mit solchen Herausforderungen umgehen kann. Er weist auf die geschickten Mittel hin\, die uns die Kraft des Herzens bringen\, mit schwierigen Umständen zu arbeiten und gleichzeitig anderen von Nutzen zu sein. \n\n\n\n37 Übungen der Bodhisattvas – eine wörtliche Übersetzung — Study Buddhism \n\n\n\nAuf diesem Weg werden wir unterstützt durch geleitete Meditationen aus der tibetischen Tradition\, Geh-Meditation\, achtsamen Körperbewegungen\, Stille und Dialog. \n\n\n\nTeilnehmerInnen\n\n\n\nKeine Teilnehmerbegrenzung für die Online-Teilnahme. \n\n\n\nDie Anzahl der erlaubten Vor-Ort-TeilnehmerInnen ist abhängig von der aktuellen Coronavirus-Situation. \n\n\n\nAnmeldung\n\n\n\nWir ersuchen um möglichst frühzeitige Anmeldung\, um uns die Organisation zu erleichtern. Wir bitten um Verständnis\, dass wir nach dem Donnerstag (4. Mai\, 15 Uhr) keine Anmeldungen mehr entgegennehmen können. \n\n\n\nBitte überweise zunächst deine Zahlung: \n\n\n\nKonto: “Buddhismus im Alltag” \n\n\n\nIBAN: AT77 2081 5000 4366 9993 \n\n\n\nBIC: STSPAT2GXXX \n\n\n\nBitte unter Verwendungszweck “Mai23 Retreat + dein Name” angeben! \n\n\n\nDann melde dich bitte mit nachfolgendem Formular an. Die angemeldeten TeilnehmerInnen bekommen einige Tage vor dem Retreat von uns den Link mit den Zugangsdaten für Zoom.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/city-retreat-in-graz/
LOCATION:Vor Ort im Weltweitwandern-Bürogebäude\, Gaswerkstraße 99\, Graz\, 8020\, Austria
ORGANIZER;CN="info@buddhismus-im-alltag.at":MAILTO:info@buddhismus-im-alltag.at
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Tantra in Göteborg and Online
DESCRIPTION:During the weekend we will explore how to establish a healthy ground for Tantric practices. \n\n\n\nHow can we ensure that we are psychologically\, emotionally and energetically prepared to start or deepen our journey on the Tantric Path? \n\n\n\nWe will look at the traditional preliminary practices and how to make them psychologically meaningful for us. \n\n\n\nBook: Preparing for Tantra\, Rob Preece \n\n\n\nStephan Pende Wormland has studied and practiced meditation in multiple traditions for over 30 years. He was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years. During that time\, he served as director of FPMT’s Nalanda Monastery and spent 5 years in group and solitary retreats.  \n\n\n\nWhile Stephan’s main teacher is Lama Zopa Rinpoche\, he has also received teachings from great Tibetan Masters of the four schools including His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Sakya Trizin Rinpoche\, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche\, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche\, Kirti Thenshap Rinpoche\, Chogye Trichen Rinpoche\, and Choden Rinpoche.  \n\n\n\nHe has also practiced and studied with esteemed Western teachers like Peter Fenner\, Alan Wallace\, Rob Preece\, Alex Berzin\, Pema Chodron\, Robert Thurman and Ken McLeod. Stephan has been the resident teacher for FPMT’s Center for Wisdom and Compassion in Copenhagen for many years and currently teaches meditation in Buddhist Centers around Europe. \n\n\n\nThe place is the association’s premises at Linnégatan 21b or via zoom. \n\n\n\nDate & Time \n\n\n\nFri 21 April : 18.30 – 21.00Sat 22 April: 10.00 – 13.00 & 14.30 – 17.00Sun 23 April: 10.00 – 13.00 & 14.30 – 17.00 \n\n\n\nRegular: 900 krMember\, unemployed\, retired : 800 krSponsor: 1200 krParticipation on Zoom: 700 krFriday only: 100 kr \n\n\n\nIf you do not have the finances for the specified price\, it is possible to pay less. Sign up as usual and pay in any amount. \n\n\n\nDeposit / swish to the association at Plusgiro: 831 87 20-3 Swish: 123 018 21 21 \n\n\n\nRegister by paying the course fee. Also send an email to Johanna.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/preparing-for-tantra-in-goteborg-and-online/
LOCATION:Tibetansk Buddhism Göteborg\, Linnégatan 21b\, Gothenburg\, Västra Götaland County\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:In-person,Online
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SUMMARY:Classes in New York – In-Person and online
DESCRIPTION:Classes with Stephan Pende\n\n\n\nBodhicitta: An Open Heart\n\n\n\nTue Mar 21\, 7–9pm EDT IN-PERSON & ONLINE\n\n\n\nAt our deepest level is pure\, unconditional love and compassion. This is the open heart that naturally and spontaneously embraces all beings. Yet our own wounds and insecurities often prevent us from genuinely opening our hearts to others\, let alone to ourselves. In this evening session of guided meditation\, teaching\, and open inquiry\, Stephan will help us break through our sense of unworthiness\, so that we can connect with our Buddha nature and the wellspring of loving kindness that is the core of our being. He will also help us gently and unconditionally expand our hearts out to others and help us embrace our interconnectedness. \n\n\n\nEmptiness: The Radiant Mind\n\n\n\nThu Mar 23\, 7–9pm EDT IN-PERSON & ONLINE\n\n\n\nAt the root of our struggles is a distorted and limited perception we have of ourselves and the world around us. Though it’s not obvious\, our minds are constantly constructing our realities. We typically construct a limited and inaccurate depiction of ourselves – the ego\, and then spend our whole lives in vain trying to protect and satisfy it. As a result\, we experience loneliness\, dissatisfaction\, frustration and other difficult emotions – with an inability to find the genuine happiness we seek. In this evening session\, Stephan will help us recognize these self-sabotaging patterns and glimpse beyond our limited views to experience the radiant vitality beyond everyday appearances \n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Policy\n\n\n\nTo review the policy please click here. For questions\, please email registration@shantidevanyc.org. \n\n\n\nImportant Note\n\n\n\nThis is an in-person and online event. For in-person\, you are required to have full vaccination. Please review our Covid-19 policy for details. For online\, the events will be administered using Zoom*. \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, the system automatically sends a confirmation and/or a receipt email that contains the Zoom meeting link and/or other instructions. If you don’t immediately receive the system email(s) or you have any other questions\, please contact us at registration@shantidevanyc.org. \n\n\n\n*Zoom is an interactive video-conferencing tool that allows participants to see one another and ask questions. You will need a computer\, a tablet or a smartphone with the Zoom application to attend. If you are using Zoom for the first time\, please login earlier to allow any necessary installations on your device. \n\n\n\nRegistration / Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\nOther offering options: free\, $5\, $10\, $30 \n\n\n\nThe suggested amount helps support teacher offerings and expenses\, direct costs and rent. Shantideva member discounts or benefits will be applied automatically if you have a membership in MindBody. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\nTwo hour class with tea break. \n\n\n\nShantideva Center may publish recorded sessions in the public domain (e.g.\, on YouTube). By registering for this event\, you are agreeing to give your consent to this process. To protect your privacy\, we recommend being conscious about any personal information you share during the sessions. To further enhance anonymity\, you may want to consider turning off video or naming yourself using abbreviations.
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/classes-in-new-york-in-person-and-online/
LOCATION:Shantideva Center NY\, 432 6th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11215\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Shantideva Center NY":MAILTO:registration@shantidevanyc.org
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