Less Stress, More Clarity – Meditation Workshop in Berlin

Find calm in the middle of everyday life – right here in Berlin.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM, you’re invited to a beginner-friendly meditation workshop at the Buddhist Society Berlin.

In this session, you’ll learn a simple and effective method to calm your mind, reduce stress, and build more mental clarity – no prior experience needed.

What you’ll gain:

🌿 A calmer, more relaxed way of dealing with stress

🌿 Clearer thinking and better focus

🌿 More emotional balance in daily life

🌿 A simple practice you can use anytime

At the core of the workshop is a technique called recitation – an easy method that helps you step out of constant thinking and settle your mind. Many participants report feeling more grounded, clear, and energized after just a short time.

This practice comes from the Pure Land Buddhist tradition, one of the most widely practiced forms of Buddhism worldwide, yet still relatively unknown in the West. The workshop offers a simple and accessible introduction.

What to expect:

• Short, easy-to-follow introduction

• Gentle stretching to relax the body

• Guided meditation practice (recitation)

• Time for questions

Details:

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026

🕒 6:30–8:30 PM

📍 Buddhist Society Berlin (BGB), Wulffstr. 6, 12165 Berlin

🧘 Led by Master YongHua, Master XianXin, and Venerable XianPu

Cost: Free (donation-based)

Come as you are and give it a try.

Contact:

📞 Steffen: +49 170 893 5041 (WhatsApp)

📧 [email protected]

🌸 About Master YongHua
Master YongHua was born in South Vietnam and arrived in the United States in 1973, where he studied Mathematics and earned a Master’s in Business Administration. After a career in the corporate world, he left lay life to study Chan under Grand Master XuanHua.

He founded Bodhi Light International in California, an organization dedicated to improving people’s lives through the teachings of Mahāyāna Buddhism. For more than 20 years, he has offered free retreats and programs in the United States (California), South Korea, and now Europe.

He has given talks in prominent temples and on television, Master YongHua teaches with clarity and compassion, helping those who listen to reduce suffering, cultivate wisdom, and find deeper purpose in life.

Master XianXin – Abbess of Dharma Treasury Temple in San Francisco
Master XianXin is a Buddhist nun with over a decade of monastic training under the guidance of Master Yonghua, founder of American Wei Yang. Since leaving the home life, she has been dedicated to teaching Chan meditation at Bodhi Light International (BLI) temples and through online programs worldwide.

She mentors students from beginner to advanced levels, empowering them to discover their inner self and transform limiting patterns through Chan practice. Her practical and compassionate teachings have helped students cultivate resilience, inner peace, and a happier, more balanced life.

Venerable XianPu – Meditation and Yoga Instructor
Venerable XianPu is a Buddhist nun under the guidance of Master Yonghua since 2022.

Using her prior experience in teaching yoga, she will guide sessions to prepare the mind and body to be more at ease in meditation practice. She currently leads a meditation class for Europeans and Americans. She is approachable, warm, and creates an atmosphere of trust, making it easy for people to share their concerns. She listens attentively, uses Dharma and meditation to help others see more clearly and find wiser solutions on their personal path.

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