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5-Day-Chan-Retreat with Hildi Thalmann in April 2024

Haus Tao Wolfhalden, Switzerland

This 5-Day-Chan-Retreat starts on April 6th with the evening meal and the following Dharma-Talk and ends on April 11th bevor lunch. Chang She will be supported by experienced practitioners of Chan Bern. The whole retreat will be in silence. The daily schedule is from 5:30 am to 10pm. We practice in sitting periods of 30 […]

3-Day-Chan-Retreat in May 2024

Meditation Center Brunngasshalde 37, Bern, Switzerland

The 3-Day-Retreat is an opportunity to deepen and widen our own practice. It is designed for persons who already have participated in introductions. We learn the basic techniques of relaxation and concentration to settle body and mind. Thereafter we are introduced to the advanced methods of "Silent Illumination" (mozhao). We practice in sitting periods of […]

1-Day Retreat in June 2024

Meditation Center Brunngasshalde 37, Bern, Switzerland

Give yourself a day of silence – a day of meditation. The 1-Day-Retreat is designed to calm your mind and at the same time to be mindful of your activities. We learn the basic techniques of relaxation and concentration to settle body and mind. We practice in sitting periods of 30 minutes, alternating with Yoga […]

Intensive 7-Day Chan Retreat Led by the Venerable Abbess Chang Wu Fashi

Haus Tao Wolfhalden, Switzerland

In this 7-day retreat we follow the traditional Chan monastery schedule, starting early in the morning and making the most efficient use of time in concentrated group practice. The retreat will begin on August 31 with an evening meal at 6 pm, followed by a Dharma talk by Venerable Chang Wu and will end before […]

1-Day Retreat in September 2024

Meditation Center Brunngasshalde 37, Bern, Switzerland

Give yourself a day of silence – a day of meditation. The 1-Day-Retreat is designed to calm your mind and at the same time to be mindful of your activities. We learn the basic techniques of relaxation and concentration to settle body and mind. We practice in sitting periods of 30 minutes, alternating with Yoga […]

2-Day-Chan-Retreat in October 2024

Meditation Center Brunngasshalde 37, Bern, Switzerland

Give yourself a weekend of silence – a weekend of meditation. The 2-Day-Retreat is designed for persons who already have practiced meditation. We learn the basic techniques of relaxation and concentration to settle body and mind. We practice in sitting periods of 30 minutes, alternating with Yoga exercises and meditative walking. Daily Dharma talks. Questions […]

Introduction into Chan Meditation with Hildi Thalmann (Chang She)

Haus Tao Wolfhalden, Switzerland

The practice of meditation can help us to realize our psychological and spiritual potential. We learn and practice relaxation, to focus and clear our mind. This has also an impact on the body. The introductory days provide an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the form and content of Chan as taught in the lineage of […]

Chan Retreat „Gateways to Chan“ with Hildi Thalmann (Chang She)

Haus Tao Wolfhalden, Switzerland

In the retreat entitled "Gateways to Chan" we will become familiar with the Chan methods, as taught in the lineage of Master Sheng Yen. Unlike longer-term retreats the daily routine is designed a little looser and more flexible, and more instructions and explanations are given. We learn the basic techniques of relaxation and concentration to […]

1-Day Retreat in December 2024

Meditation Center Brunngasshalde 37, Bern, Switzerland

Give yourself a day of silence – a day of meditation. The 1-Day-Retreat is designed to calm your mind and at the same time to be mindful of your activities. We learn the basic techniques of relaxation and concentration to settle body and mind. We practice in sitting periods of 30 minutes, alternating with Yoga […]