Jan de Wurstemberger e Henrich Dahm

BOOKINGS OPEN 17 JANUARY AT 8:00 AM

Satipaṭṭhāna  Vipassanā meditation retreat in the Mahāsi tradition

The retreat is open to all and includes alternating sessions of sitting and walking meditation, regular interviews with the teacher and evening Dhamma talks. During the retreat the Noble Silence will be respected, and participants will be asked to take the five or eight precepts (for more information see the website). The retreat will be in English, with Italian translation.

Arrival is between 2pm and 5pm on the first day, departure is after lunch on the last day.

Jean-Marie (“Jan”) de Wurstemberger began studying Buddhism in the Tibetan tradition in the mid-1990s. His principal teacher at the time advised him, above all, to “just sit” – guidance that seemed rather unusual in the Tibetan context and that reminded more of a Zen master’s instruction. Soon afterwards, an unexpected encounter with the Theravada monk and experienced meditation teacher Bhante Sujiva gave this advice a clear and incisive form: Vipassana. Jan has now practised insight meditation under Bhante Sujiva’s guidance for more than 25 years. In German-speaking countries, he also serves as Bhante Sujiva’s interpreter during retreats and co-translated his standard work on insight meditation, Tree of Wisdom, River of No Return, into German. In his professional life, Jan works in Switzerland as a teacher, counsellor, and systemic coach, supporting teenagers, their families, and young adults living independently.

Henrich Dahm’s Dhamma journey began in 1989 in Nepal, where he was introduced to Vipassana meditation by Sayadaw Jhanapurnika, a senior disciple of Mahāsi Sayadaw. Since then, he has practiced and explored various meditation techniques under the guidance of distinguished teachers such as Sayadaw U Pandita, Sayadaw U Janaka, Ajahn Buddhadasa, and Thích Nhất Hạnh. His practice took a new turn when he began practicing full-time under the guidance of Bhante Sujīva. Today, he spends most of his time in Asia, dedicating himself to deepening his practical and theoretical understanding of Vipassana.

Marcella Bagnoni has been practicing Vipassanā and Mettā meditation since 2016, following the tradition of Mahāsi Sayadaw, under the guidance of several experienced Dhamma teachers. She continues to study and practice under the guidance of Bhante Sujiva, her principal teacher, who in 2022 authorized her to begin training as a meditation teacher. She collaborates with Pian dei Ciliegi as a translator and assistant of several teachers during retreats. She also leads meditation sessions and short retreats, sometimes together with other teachers, in Emilia-Romagna, Marche and Piemonte. She continues to deepen her study and practice of Yoga and Qigong, which she has pursued for many years under the guidance of Indian, Chinese, and Italian teachers.

Retreat fee: 350€