How does Buddha meditate?
If you have ever asked yourself this (or something similar), then this seminar is for you!
During this introductory weekend you will learn the basics of meditation and the fundamental ideas of Buddhism .
Enrich your life with the teachings of the Buddha
Starting with the question of why living beings suffer and how they can free themselves from this suffering, Prince Gautama set out, so to speak, in search of happiness over 2,500 years ago.
The insights he gained about the nature of things, the mechanisms of the mind, and the nature of being form the basis of Buddhist philosophy today.
These are timeless truths that we can discover for ourselves through reflection and experience.
Based on the life story of Buddha Shakyamuni, the Four Noble Truths, and other fundamental concepts, we learn about these wisdoms of the Buddha and how we can integrate them into our experience.
The insights gained can change our relationships with ourselves and others, our feelings and perceptions, the big and small problems of everyday life, and the fundamental questions of our lives, if we allow ourselves to do so.
How to meditate
The nature of all living beings is wise and compassionate.
This almost revolutionary statement could summarize the teachings of the Buddha.
Meditation is the method by which we can access this nature of our mind.
Through the meditation technique of quiet abiding, „shamata,“ we concentrate and calm our minds. This helps us to direct our attention and avoid being (so easily) distracted by thoughts.
We explore the mechanisms of our mind, learn to be more present, attentive, and conscious in our daily lives, and find a path to inner well-being even in stressful situations.
Lama Thierry
With a great deal of humor, drawing on his own experience and the knowledge gained from decades of study, Lama Thierry will introduce us to the basics of Buddhism and meditation this weekend.
Lama Thierry is a Swiss yogi who, after twelve years as a Buddhist monk—six of which were spent in retreat—now helps and teaches at our center.
He teaches from his own experience and finds vivid examples from everyday life with which we can easily identify, while passing on his extensive knowledge of Tibetan wisdom teachings.
He is an avid reader, film and music expert with a sense of humor, and a great teacher with infinite devotion to the Dharma.
schedule
We start on Friday at 4 p.m. and end on Sunday at 12 p.m.
Please arrive in Gomde before 3:30 pm if possible so that you have enough time to arrive.
The day is divided into meditation sessions, theoretical units, and enough rest and time to enjoy nature and integrate what has been learned.
Your contribution
Gomde wants to make the precious Dharma accessible to all who want to practice and learn it.
You can support us with a donation.
You can use the following value as a guide:
With a donation of €240, you can help cover the fixed costs of room and board. You can also give the teachers a small, personal gift for their classes.
We haven’t increased this amount, even though costs have increased. If you can donate more, you’ll help the center cover the higher maintenance costs.
Even if you can give less, you’re still welcome! Please let us know when you register.
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