Stephan Pende Wormland

Wahre Zuflucht
2026-08-23 17:00 - 2026-08-30 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
8-tätiges Retreat mit Stephan Pende Wormland in Semriach (Steiermark)„Wahre Zuflucht – Heimkommen zu dir selbst“– Ein Sommerretreat

Was ist ein Retreat?Siehe FAQ – Retreat.

TerminSonntag, 23. August 2026, 17:00 Uhr bis Sonntag, 30. August, 15:00 Uhr

InhaltTief in uns lebt eine uralte Sehnsucht – nicht nach etwas Neuem, sondern nach dem, was wir nie wirklich verlassen haben: einem stillen, weiten Raum, der uns hält, so wie wir sind.Ein Ort jenseits von Tun und Werden, jenseits von Masken und Mühen.Ein Zuhause in uns.In diesem Sommerretreat folgen wir dem Ruf dieser inneren Heimat.Wir lauschen – nicht nach außen, sondern nach innen.Wir lassen uns nieder – nicht irgendwo, sondern in diesem Moment.Und wir erinnern uns – nicht an eine Geschichte, sondern an das, was immer hier war: Präsenz. Wärme. Vertrauen.Inspiriert von Tara Brachs Buch „True refuge“ („Nach Hause kommen zu sich selbst“) erkunden wir gemeinsam Wege des Ankommens:in der Stille, im Atem, im achtsamen Spüren, im Mitgefühl mit uns selbst und anderen.Das Retreat ist ein Raum für alle, die sich danach sehnen, ganz zu werden – nicht durch Veränderung, sondern durch liebevolles Dasein.

Offen für Menschen mit und ohne Vorerfahrung.

Voraussichtlicher Zeitplan (Montag – Samstag)6:30 – 7:00 Uhr: Körperübungen (outdoor)7:00 – 8:00 Uhr: Morgenmeditation9:00 – 13:00 Uhr: Sitz- und Gehmeditation (inkl. Pause)15:00 – 17:30 Uhr: Sitz- und Gehmeditation (inkl. Pause)18:00 – 19:00 Uhr: Vortrag & Fragen20:00 – 21:00 Uhr: Abendmeditation

LehrerStephan blickt auf über 40 Jahre Meditationspraxis zurück und unterrichtet seit fast 20 Jahren regelmäßig in Graz – unter anderem im Rahmen der offenen Gruppe Buddhismus im Alltag. Er war elf Jahre lang tibetisch-buddhistischer Mönch und lebte mehrere Jahre in Retreats. Seine Lehrer sind große Meister wie der Dalai Lama und Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Stephan verbindet östliche Weisheit mit westlicher Psychologie – mit Humor, Tiefe und Herzenswärme.Seine Einladung: Erkenne, dass du schon vollständig bist – und lerne, dir in der Stille selbst zu begegnen.OrtPension Schöcklblick, Semriach (Steiermark).Siehe auch FAQ – Unterkunft (Semriach).

Feedback von TeilnehmendenDas Retreat war eine wunderbare Möglichkeit, wieder ganz in der Fülledes Moments anzukommen und meine Meditationspraxis zu vertiefen. Stefan Pendes klare, bildhafte und humorvolle Anleitungen sind sehr hilfreich, auch wenn man erst wenig Erfahrung mit Meditation mitbringt.Die Präsenz der Sangha sowie der wunderschöne Ort mitten in der Natur spenden viel Geborgenheit und eine tiefe Gelassenheit wirkt auch Tage nach dem Retreat angenehm nach.(Christine J., Februar 2022)

Siehe außerdem:Rückblick: Unser Winter-Retreat mit Stephan Pende Wormland (März 2025)

Kosten“Early Bird” bis 30.06.2026: Einzelzimmer 775 €, Doppelzimmer 705 €.Normalpreis ab 01.07.2026: Einzelzimmer 805 €, Doppelzimmer 735 €.Die Anzahlung bei der Anmeldung beträgt € 150.- .Seminargebühr/Dana ist vor Ort zu bezahlen. Wir empfehlen 500 €.Vielleicht ist es dir auch möglich, mehr zu geben. Dadurch ermöglichst du jemanden einen gesponserten Platz bzw. den Lehrer:innen ein zusätzliches Dana.Ermäßigung auf Anfrage.

IN OBIGEN KOSTEN inkludiertSeminarbeitrag für Lehrenden, Seminarraum, Zimmer inkl. Ortstaxe, Frühstück, Mittagessen, leichtes Abendessen (Suppe, Brot, Aufstrich); in den Pausen und zu den Mahlzeiten: verschiedene Tees, Verdünnungssaft, Leitungswasser, Obst, inkl. aller Steuern und Abgaben.

Im Preis nicht inkludiertAn- und Abreise, Versicherung, Trinkgelder, zusätzliche Schankgetränke.GESPONSERTER PLATZEs gibt gesponserte Plätze für Menschen, die derzeit in einer schwierigen finanziellen Situation sind. Bitte sende uns eine kurze Beschreibung deiner Situation, deinen Namen und das gewünschte Retreat. Unsere E-Mail Adresse ist info@buddhismus-im-alltag.at.

Dieses Wochenende ist sowohl für Neugierige und Anfänger:innen als auch für erfahrene Meditierende geeignet.Die Anzahl an Teilnehmenden ist begrenzt (es stehen 25 Zimmer zur Verfügung).

AnmeldungWir ersuchen um möglichst frühzeitige Anmeldung, um uns die Organisation zu erleichtern. Wir bitten um Verständnis, dass wir nach dem Sonntag 16.08.2026 keine Anmeldungen mehr entgegennehmen können.Bitte überweise zunächst deine Anzahlung von € 150.- auf unser Konto.Spätestens 6 Wochen vor Beginn ist die Überweisung der Restzahlung fällig.Konto: “Buddhismus im Alltag”IBAN: [REDACTED]BIC: STSPAT2GXXXVerwendungszweck: “August26 Retreat [dein Name]”Stornogebühren bei RetreatsNach der Überweisung melde dich bitte mit nachfolgendem Formular an (mit Hochladen der Einzahlungsbestätigung für die Anzahlung):Melde dich bitte hier an

Drop-In Meditation - When Things Fall Apart
2026-09-01 19:00 - 21:00
Drop-In MeditationWhen Things Fall Apart

Meditation evenings in Copenhagen inspired by Pema Chödrön’s book When Things Fall Apart

After some years of pause, I am happy to offer Drop-In Meditation again in Copenhagen. Some of you may remember these evenings from before. Others may be coming for the first time. Both are very welcome.

We live in a time where uncertainty has become impossible to ignore. Things we relied upon — outer structures, roles, identities, plans, even ideas about ourselves — can suddenly shift or disappear.

The question is not how to stop things from falling apart.The question is:

Can we learn to meet life differently?Can we find a deeper ground within ourselves that is not so easily shaken?

This series of meditation evenings is loosely inspired by Pema Chödrön’s honest and beautiful book When Things Fall Apart. Together we will explore how meditation can help us stay present in the middle of uncertainty, emotional difficulty, change, and everyday challenges.

We will draw from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, but the evenings will be practical, accessible, and rooted in ordinary life. You do not need to be Buddhist, and you do not need previous meditation experience.

We will explore how to meet difficult emotions, fear, restlessness, conflict, and the feeling of losing ground — not by escaping them, but by learning to stay present with more kindness, courage, and clarity.

The evenings will include:

– Short teachings– Guided meditations– Practical tools for daily life– Time for questions and dialogue

The emphasis will be on meditation practice — but not only as something we do on the cushion. We will explore how awareness, kindness, and inner steadiness can become part of ordinary life, especially in those moments where we usually become reactive, contracted, or lost in old patterns.

The course will also offer ways to develop a regular meditation practice and to bring tools from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition into daily life — so that we can find a place of real peace within ourselves, stay connected with what is true, and respond to life with more clarity and love.

These evenings are open both to experienced practitioners and complete beginners.

You are welcome to come to individual evenings as drop-ins, but the series will gradually build on itself, so joining regularly will deepen the experience.

Time: Tuesdays, 19.00 – 21.00Suggested contribution: 150 kr, pay with MobilePay or cash

No registration needed — just come.

Location:Karmapa TrustGammel Mønt 251117 København K

Approx. 5–10 minutes walk from Nørreport Station.

Dates:1 September15 September29 September27 October10 November24 November8 December

Stephan has practiced meditation for more than 40 years within different traditions. He was ordained as a Buddhist monk for 11 years and spent many years in intensive meditation retreat. He has taught meditation and Buddhist psychology for many years, combining traditional Buddhist practice with insights from Western psychology. His approach is warm, practical, and direct, with an emphasis on bringing meditation alive in everyday life.

Assisi Retreat
2026-10-12 17:00 - 2026-10-18 09:00
The Mighty Silence of Assisi

Assisi Retreat 2026

The Mighty Silence of Assisi

Assisi breathes devotion.

From dawn until night, monks and nuns chant, walk and pray in a rhythm centuries old. We attune ourselves to this sacred rhythm ~ and to the still, golden light of late autumn ~ combined with silence, meditation, and a cacao ceremony.

Saint Francis and Clare devoted their lives to serving from the heart — to brotherhood and sisterhood, silence, prayer, meditation, music, nature, animals, humility, simplicity, faith, purity and care for those most in need.

We have walked in their footsteps and have been drawn back to the energy of Assisi again and again.

This invitation comes from the deepest corner of our hearts.

The purpose of this year’s Assisi retreat is to experience the Mighty Silence that is always available — the peace, the love — which we can find in everything that nourishes us: the sun and its warmth, the food, the air we breathe, the earth we walk upon, feeling our singing hearts.

The practice includes:– Heart practice coming home in the heart – arriving in the body and breath.– We connect to the True Self through awareness practice.– Walking meditation grounds us—each step slow and present.– We visit sacred sites, allowing the places themselves to initiate us and support the practice.– Forgiveness practice opens space to release what we carry and brings shadow into light.– Devotional practice inspired by Saint Clare of Assisi and Francis of Assisi—rooted in simplicity and connection.

Our retreat place is located on the backside of Assisi, in Santa Croce — quiet and secluded from tourism, yet within walking distance of the Basilica of Saint Francis 🌞

https://www.casalesantamargherita.com/en

🌙 Tentativee Daily Rhythm 🌾

Mornings begin with a silent sunrise walk from our retreat home to the tomb of Saint Francis inside the Basilica.

The silence here is thick — like velvet. People sit.Walk slowly.Cry.

The air is filled with guitar, prayer, and the quiet presence of something far greater than us. It feels as if Francis never left.

Then we walk back together, slowly and in silence.

At the retreat home:

Perhaps…

Meditation ( 5-6 hours each day)

Singing

Mindful movement

Being with difficult feelings

Listening to sacred chants in churches. Initiation into the lives and spirit of Saint Francis and Saint Clare.

A simple, gentle rhythm of presence and devotion.We are most likely blessed with a musician who can support us in singing songs of Francis and Clare — you can explore the songs in this album: Brother Sun & Sister Moon.

Our dear friend, a deeply awakened meditation practitioner and one of the most empathic and supportive beings you could wish to have close to you in a retreat — Alex — prepares our meals. He loves food, presence and care, and you can feel it in every meal.

Retreat Details

• Limited to 12 participants (5 spaces remaining)

• Dates: October 12–18, 2026• Arrival: October 12, between 16:00–18:00

AddressStrada Comunale Santa Croce 706081 Assisi, Umbria, Italy(Approx. 1and a half hour walk from the train station)

• Opening Dinner & Welcome Circle: 19:00• Check-out: 09:00 on October 18th• Contribution: €1200(Includes retreat, accommodation, and all meals) • Transportation is not included

Travel TipLow-cost flights are often available to Rome with Ryanair. From Rome: frequent and affordable trains to Assisi (approx. 3 hours).

Registration & Payment

Only 12 spaces available (5 remaining).

Write to: ngapende@gmail.com to check availability.

Once confirmed, full payment is required to secure your place.

Payment is made via: https://www.stephanpende.com/ donation/

🍀 Is This For You?A retreat is an invitation to go inside.

To feel your feelings rather than projecting them outward or talking them away.

This is a silent retreat. A time to experience the preciousness of being together in silence — also when we walk to churches, share meals, and move through the day.

So we are where we are.We do what we do.We are with what is.Instead of going for a walk in the head,We open space for joy and silence through direct feeling: the soles of the feet touching the earth as we walk, the scent of pine trees, even the uncomfortable feelings of awkwardness when we don’t speak where we normally would.

Falling in love with silence.

Sometimes people say it is lonely or unloving not to express. Yet so much is expressed — and truly held — in silence: So try something new. Become more free and less reactive in the space of silence.

Be an instrument of peace in the world simply by how you walk, step by step — not ahead.

When strong emotions arise:

Retreat makes everything bigger. Sometimes someone becomes overwhelmed — and in a way, this is not a failure. It is the practice working. When helpful, we may guide a short, simple floor practice in a circle — a gentle structure for meeting a difficult feeling directly, without becoming the story or character inside it. The group witnesses. Learns.

🥾 Extend Your Journey

If you feel called to combine this meditation retreat with a pilgrimage walk, you can walk in the footsteps of Francis from Assisi to La Verna (the monastery where he received stigmata), or walk around the Rieti Valley (medieval preserved villages, beautiful serene nature, sacred caves, forests and sanctuaries).

🔥 Meet you around the sacred fire in the Heart of Francis & Claire.

Stephan & Kristina

About Kristina & Stephan

Kristina and Stephan are longtime spiritual companions, retreat leaders and teachers rooted in meditation and psychotherapy. Together, they create sacred spaces for silence, healing and awakening.

Kristina brings her deep experience as a psychotherapist, Vipassana and healer. Her work is infused with devotion, nature and animal connection and the healing power of presence.

Stephan, a former Tibetan monk with over 40 years of meditation experience, weaves Buddhist insight and nondual teachings into accessible, heartfelt guidance.

Their retreats are known for their depth, gentleness, and authenticity — offering a space to come home to yourself, again and again.
