Meditation beyond Mindfulness

Hamburg, Germany

American Chan Meditation beyond Mindfulness

Half-Day Retreat in Hamburg

Date: Sunday, May 25 / Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM / Buddhistisches Stadt-Zentrum Hamburg

Join us for a unique opportunity to explore "American Chan Meditation" in this transformative half-day retreat. This practice goes beyond mindfulness meditation, offering personalized guidance tailored to your specific needs. Learn how to use meditation to navigate daily challenges in practical, transformative ways.

Why Attend?

American Chan stands out for its emphasis on individualized instruction, which is tailored to address your specific life circumstances. In today’s fast-paced and complex world, this approach can offer clarity and focus like no other. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned meditator, the teachers will help you break through any obstacles and gain new insights into your practice and spiritual journey.

Our highly trained instructors from the BLI will provide specific guidance based on your personal challenges and conditions, helping you grow both in meditation and in life.

Join us for a transformative experience designed to meet you where you are and support you in moving forward.

Retreat Details:

Date: Sunday, May 25

Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue: Buddhistisches Stadt-Zentrum Hamburg e.V. (Buddhist City Center) Bahrenfelder Str. 201, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Fee: Free (donation-based)

Program Schedule:

2:00 PM: Opening Talk: Introduction to American Chan

3:00 PM: Yoga Stretching

4:00 PM: Instruction & Sitting Meditation

5:00 PM: Introduction to Buddhist Chanting (Talk) & Recitation

Registration:

Steffen: +49-170-8935041

Email: europe@chanpureland.org

Don't miss this chance to deepen your meditation practice and receive personalized instruction to help you move forward on your spiritual path.

Meet our instructors

Venerable Master XianZhi

(Meditation Instructor)

Master XianZhi is the abbot of Dharma Treasury Temple, a San Francisco branch of Bodhi Light International (BLI). He began practicing Chan meditation in 2013 under Master YongHua and soon after left the home life to fully commit to the Buddhist path. Deeply transformed by American Mahayana Buddhism, Master XianZhi is devoted to learning, sharing, and growing with others who wish to explore this path together.

Venerable XianAn 현안스님

(Meditation Instructor)

Venerable XianAn, a Korean American Buddhist nun and disciple of Master YongHua, began practicing Chan meditation as a young entrepreneur in the U.S. Inspired by its profound impact, she became a monastic in 2019 and returned to Korea. She now teaches Chan meditation in both the U.S. and Korea, sharing its transformative power.

Jung, HyeYoon 정혜윤

(Yoga Instructor)

HyeYoon is a seasoned Ashtanga and Hatha yoga instructor from Korea since 2012, has led instructor training for the National Diplomatic Service (since 2016) and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office (since 2022). In 2023, she encountered Wei Yang Buddhism and American Chan meditation, blending these practices into her teachings. She now supports BLI's meditation classes in Seoul, combining yoga and Buddhist meditation.

⁨Steffen Wankmüller

(German Interpreter and organizer)

Steffen, a medical doctor from Hamburg and father of two, discovered American Chan Meditation in 2022 after over a decade of practicing Shaolin Kung Fu. Recognizing its enormous benefits, he is committed to sharing Chan with others and provides German translation support when needed.