Advanced Training and Retreat
Roots of Mindfulness with Domicilium
with Dr. Svea von Hehn and Dr. Shamsey Oloko
We are delighted to offer a special six-day training program in collaboration with Domicilium, the Center for Zen, Spirituality, and Education, dedicated to exploring the original spiritual roots of mindfulness.
Mindfulness has rapidly gained popularity in the modern world—often detached from its original meaning. What began as a profound and disciplined mental practice with spiritual foundations is now frequently understood as a tool for self-optimization or wellness. With this training, we aim to refocus on the essence of mindfulness and make its connection to key concepts of Buddhist teachings tangible.
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What Is It About?
In this seminar, we explore key concepts such as nonduality, emptiness, and non-self, connecting them to mindfulness practice. We combine theoretical insights with practical self-exploration, drawing on both current scientific research and hands-on experience.
Our goal is to help participants develop a deep understanding of the original teachings of mindfulness and experience their transformative power in their own practice. The Buddhist teachings form the core of this training. Prior experience in mindfulness or meditation is helpful but not required.
The Trainers
This training is led by experienced experts from various spiritual and scientific traditions:
Founder, psychologist, and mindfulness expert with extensive experience in corporate consulting and leadership development.
Senior consultant and expert in mindfulness, meditation, and leadership development. He combines scientific insights with deep personal practice.
Zen Master of the Sanbôzen tradition, Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies, Zen student of Yamada Kôun, and authorized Zen teacher since 2004.
Religious academist, Zen and yoga teacher, expert in intercultural dialogue, and spiritual director of the Domicilium Academy.
Yoga teacher trained in Nepal with many years of experience in yoga practice and therapy, certified in Tibetan healing yoga Lu Jong.
Structure of the Training Program
The training includes an intensive in-person phase, complemented by two preparatory online sessions:
Wed, 08.10.2025, 17:00 – 19:00
Getting to know each other & organizational information
With Dr. Svea von Hehn & Dr. Shamsey Oloko
Wed, 22.10.2025, 17:00 – 20:00
Introduction to spiritual traditions: Similarities and differences
With Prof. Dr. Michael von Brück
Find more information about accommodation, pricing, and contact details here.
This training is a valuable opportunity to explore the original depth of mindfulness and engage in an intensive exchange with experienced teachers.
We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to offer this seminar in collaboration with the Domicilium Academy and its instructors. Their decades of knowledge and lived practice provide the perfect setting for a profound and authentic exploration of the spiritual roots of mindfulness.
Picture: DomiciliumLive Meditation
Every Friday
12:30 - 12:45
Every Friday we meditate together live via Zoom. Open to everyone, with or without meditation experience.