Buddhist Healing Methods
In today’s society, the pace is fast and the demands are enormous. Many people lose touch with themselves, feeling exhausted, restless, or disoriented.
For me personally, Buddhist practice has opened up a deep access: to inner stability, clarity, and our original essence. We are inherently more connected, wiser, and more powerful than we often experience in everyday life. The methods I work with and teach help to make this inherent potential accessible again – in a very practical and everyday way.
German speaking impressions of my teachings
My path as a Buddhist teacher
In addition to my therapeutic work, I have also been working as a Buddhist teacher for many years. I am one of the few teachers in German-speaking countries who have been authorized and certified by the teacher Lama Tsültrim Allione to teach meditations and exercises from the so-called Kapala (wisdom) retreats.
This includes the practice “Feeding Your Demons” – a profound method for transforming difficult inner states – as well as selected Nature-of-Mind Meditations from Vajrayana Buddhism, which bring us directly into contact with our original, healthy nature.
On this path I am part of the team of trainers who train therapists in the “Feeding Your Demons” method so that they can integrate it responsibly into their therapeutic work.
Mindfulness & Meditation
Meditation is a simple exercise with an often surprisingly profound effect. Medical research today impressively shows that mindfulness practice reduces stress and has a supportive effect on anxiety, depression, and exhaustion.
Mindfulness means being fully present in the current moment with your attention. When we are present, rumination, worries, and inner restlessness come to rest. We experience ourselves and the moment more clearly – with all our senses.
This attitude is particularly valuable in difficult situations. It helps to maintain inner stability, set clearer boundaries, communicate more consciously, and strengthen one’s own stress resistance.
Mindfulness and meditation are integrated into my therapeutic work and complement my diverse therapeutic methods where it makes sense. In addition, I teach meditation regularly in courses, meditation groups, and retreats (see “Events”).
Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is a profoundly healing practice. Numerous studies show that it protects against burnout and depression, strengthens mental health, and improves our relationships.
It is not about self-pity or weakness, but about the ability to treat ourselves in difficult moments in a friendly, clear, and supportive way. Self-compassion takes on the role of an inner good friend. It helps us to accept mistakes, regulate overwhelm, and get back in touch with our resources.
I regularly integrate this method into my therapeutic work and also teach it in courses and meditation groups.
Feeding Your Demons
The name of this method can be misleading. In Tibetan Buddhism, “demons” represent our inner shadows: fears, anger, sadness, inner conflicts, addictions, or entrenched patterns.
These states are not fought or suppressed, but mindfully addressed and nourished with what they really need. This allows the energy bound within them to be transformed into supportive wisdom and strength.
The “Feeding Your Demons” method was developed by Lama Tsültrim Allione based on the Chöd tradition. It combines meditation and psychotherapeutic processes in a very direct and effective way and can be practiced both therapeutically and as a self-help method.
I am authorized to teach this practice and – if desired – also use it in a therapeutic context. I also lead seminars and retreats and train therapists in this method.
Chöd – a traditional healing practice
Chöd is an ancient practice from Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism, founded by the Yogini Machig Labdrön in the 11th century. In this practice, inner and outer obstacles are symbolically “nourished” in order to appease and transform them.
The traditional form is practiced with ritual instruments and singing and is considered very powerful. It is passed on exclusively by appropriately trained teachers. Non-practicing participants can relax and receive the practice while lying down. I offer practice groups for people who have learned this practice.
Meditation group in Schwabing
Our open meditation group takes place every Friday from 7:30–8:15 a.m.
The group is open to everyone and offers a quiet, centering start to the day – on a donation basis for a good cause.
If you are interested, please register by e-mail.