Buddhist Wisdom - Institute for Psychology and Meditation
The institute for qualified courses and advanced training in Buddhist topics with a contemporary-scientific foundation. More than twenty years of teaching experience for groups of 3 to 300 people. Lightness and depth, practice and knowledge combined with a smile.
‘Buddha Eyes’
21 November 2026 – 13 February 2027
Five-day certified training course in Buddhist practice and psychology
This course introduces participants to a range of topics in Buddhism and Buddhist psychology that are relevant to everyday life. Through a varied programme of teaching methods, we create space for inner insights during meditation sessions, guided by the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. We also find the space to digest and understand the various underlying theories and frameworks of Buddhism and Western psychology.
Dates and content (W = Western perspectives; B = Buddhist perspectives):
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Saturday 21 November 26
Basics
Buddha nature (B)
Mental factors (B)
Karma (B)
Personality Psychology (W)
Method (B)
Meditations -
Saturday 5 December 26
Perception
Emptiness (B)
Constructivism (W)
Psychology of perception (W)
Trinity of perception (B)
Experience (B)
Meditations -
Saturday 23 January 27
Motivation
Motivational Psychology (W)
Awakening (B)
Compassion/Joy/Love (B&W)
Guru Yoga (B)
Discipline (B)
Meditations -
Saturday 30 January 27
Development
Step-by-step path of awakening (B)
Direct vision (B)
Developmental psychology of adulthood (W)
Reason (B&W)
Resilience and vulnerability (W)
Meditations -
Saturday 13 February 27
Special challenges
Suffering (B)
Mental poisons and antidotes (B)
Psychopathology (W)
Neurological difference (W)
Trauma & Attachment (W)
Meditations
Course details:
Time: 10 am to 4 pm (one hour for lunch)
Location: Zurich
Costs: 950.- (for people with low earnings/wealth: 750.-)
Further information: thomaslempert@buddhismus.ch
Thomas Lempert, "Buddha Eyes" course leader, together with the Dalai Lama
‘Best of Meditation’
New intake in early 2027
Five-part course in meditation
We will gain a grounding in the fundamentals and deep experiential knowledge of meditation and the Buddhist path. From Shine to visualisations and analytical meditation, through to direct insight into the nature of the mind and movement meditation, a rich variety of practices will be presented, enabling each participant to sense a gentle hint of their own individual approach to meditation or to rediscover their existing practice.
Course details:
Dates: early 2027
Time: 7.00 pm to 8.15 pm
Venue: Zurich
Cost: 175.-
Further information: thomaslempert@buddhismus.ch
Testimonials:
“Thomas is a devoted student and an enthusiastic, inspiring teacher of the Dharma. Thank you for the wonderful evenings.” – Eva, 72
“Thank you for your positive energy, your laughter and your charisma. I really enjoyed the evenings – especially because you approach the subject of ‘meditation’ not in a dogmatic or joyless way, but with a wonderful sense of ease (whilst still offering plenty of substance and experience!)” – Oliver, Managing Director
“Thomas manages, in an impressive way, to convey the depth of Buddhist meditation in a way that is both understandable and vibrant. His course was well thought out, with a mix of theoretical background and guided practice. His calm, friendly manner and the mindful atmosphere made it easy to immerse oneself – an experience that continues to resonate.” – Cynthia, 42, psychology/theology student
Thomas Lempert, course leader "Best of Meditation"