Talks
How can the practice of White Tara help us?
Talk with Ani Losang Palmo
Thursday, 12.02.2026, 6pm
We are delighted to welcome Ven. Ani Losang Palmo for a White Tara Retreat The event kicks off with a public talk on Thursday evening. Last-minute participants can also register for the retreat following the talk.
We all want to be well, to be able to live out our values such as compassion, patience and loving relationships, and yet all too often we seem unable to do so.
Es gibt beinahe unzählige Methoden, die unseren Geist schulen, damit er endlich einmal macht, was wir möchten. Eine dieser Methoden ist, sich direkt mit einem erwachten Geist, der sich in einer bestimmten Form manifestiert, zu verbinden, und so unsere innewohnenden Qualitäten zu nähren. Dass das durch Visualisation und Rezitieren von Mantras funktionieren kann, ist für unsere verfestigte Anschauungsweise schwer zu akzeptieren. Wie das funktionieren kann, und wie man diese Methoden anwendet, werden wir an diesem Abend miteinander anschauen und diskutieren.
White Tara is one of the most well-known manifestations of enlightened consciousness. She is one of the three long-life Buddhas in Tibetan Buddhism. Her seven eyes represent supreme consciousness and her ability to recognise suffering. In addition to long life, she also symbolises transcendent wisdom, perfect purity and protection. She is therefore also practised in cases of life obstacles or serious illnesses.
Die Teilnahme am Vortrag ist auch online möglich. Für einen Zoom-Zugang bitte ein E-Mail an office@shedrupling.at schreiben, ansonsten ist no registration necessary!
Monthly Talks: Introduction to the Foundations of Buddhisms
During the school year, Mag. Michael Aldrian gives a lecture on the foundations of Buddhism once a month on Saturday, which he ends with a short meditation. Online participation is also possible, the Zoom link will be sent to you after registration.
PLEASE NOTE: The talks will be held in German. It is recommended to attend all lectures of this series. However, newcomers are always welcome.
Kostenbeitrag pro Termin: freiwillige Spende, empfohlen € 15,- bis € 20,-
Programm für das Jahr 2025/26:
The Four Contemplations as Introduction
When: Sa, 11. Oktober 2025, 10 – 12 Uhr
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Bevor sich jemand entschließt, die Lehre des Buddha anzunehmen und zu praktizieren, ist es gut, sich Folgendes zu überlegen: Dieses Menschenleben ist eine kostbare Gelegenheit mein Potenzial — Mitgefühl und Weisheit — zum Wohle aller fühlenden Wesen zu verwirklichen. Alles Entstandene muss auch wieder vergehen, so auch mein Leben, nur der Zeitpunkt ist ungewiss. Gedanken, Worte und Taten (Karma) erzeugen Auswirkungen, Un-/ Heilsames führt zu Un-/Heilsamem. Samsara, die Welt des bedingten Entstehens ist kein freundlicher Ort: unbeständig, unvollkommen und ohne letztendliche Substanz gibt es hier nichts, woran man sich festhalten könnte.
Buddha Shakyamuni's Life and Influence
When: Sa, 08. November 2025, 10 – 12 Uhr
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For all those who would like to learn more about the following topics:
- The historically established facts about Siddharta Gautama
- His awakening in legend and religious tradition
- Buddha's teaching and Parinirvana
Dharma: Teaching of the Buddha, Collection and Expansion
When: Sa, 13. Dezember 2025, 10 – 12 Uhr
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For all those who would like to learn more about the following topics:
- The basic teachings: Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, interdependent arising
- Councils, written records and commentaries
- Sutra (teachings), Tantra (practices), Upadesha (view)
Sangha: Sacred and Secular Community, Great Interpreters
When: Sa, 10. Jänner 2026, 10 – 12 Uhr
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For all those who would like to learn more about the following topics:
Die Gemeinschaft, die dritte Säule des Buddhismus
- Die heilige Sangha und die weltliche Sangha
- Mahasangha: die große Gemeinschaft
- Esoterische Gemeinschaften
The Three Vehicles: Paths of Practice, many Traditions
When: Sa, 7. Februar 2026, 10 – 12 Uhr
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Different historical developments of the Buddha teachings as well as the traditional texts and doctrines are examined:
- Theravada (School of the Elders) advises a path of renunciation
- Mahayana (Great Vehicle) emphasises cultivating undconditional love and compassion
- Vajrayana is called the "fast", or the Diamond Vehicle
Vierfache Gemeinschaft: Laien und Frauen im Buddhismus, Buddha im Westen
When: Sa, 7. März 2026, 10 – 12 Uhr
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In the world view of Buddhism, nuns, monks, laymen and laywomen all have the same prerequisites for awakening, i.e. for attaining Buddhahood.
In the different cultures of Asia, this led to conflicts with the prevailing patriarchal power structures.
In the India of Buddha's time, women had a very low status, yet Buddha accepted them into his community as equals, a great undertaking at the time.
Karma: Personal Responsibility and the Roots of Wholesome Actions
When: Sa, 11. April 2026, 10 – 12 Uhr
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The words of the Buddha: Wholesome follows wholesome, unwholesome follows unwholesomeCauses and conditions that we are unable to influence provide the background of our life. Our actions result in positive as well as negative effects.
It is our own responsibility how much or how little suffering we experience in this life.
Bodhi: Awakening, Practised Mysticism, Unconditional Love
When: Sa, 09. Mai 2026, 10 – 12 Uhr
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All sentient beings have the potential for awakening. The experience of awakening (bodhi) frees you from all confusion.
Buddha, the 'Awakened One', remained and taught in this state of buddhahood and touched many of his contemporaries by his unconditional love.
Bhavana: The Daily Practice of Wisdom and Compassion
When: Sa, 20. Juni 2026, 10 – 12 Uhr
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Bhavana is Buddha's call to cultivate the mind.
This is done on three levels: first the observance of ethical principles (sila), followed by persistent meditative practice (samadhi), and culminating in the unintentional appearance of primordial wisdom (prajna).
Through this threefold practice, we accustom ourselves to a wholesome way of life.
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