PRACTICE PATH WISDOM

Personal Coaching – Therapeutic Support

arranged individually

Mindfulness is a method taught by the Buddha that can accompany you throughout your life. Peter Riedl teaches the method in a contemporary way, without any religious or esoteric content. One-to-one sessions with Peter Riedl by prior arrangement

Individual lessons with Peter Riedl by personal appointment

WISDOM serves as a method and exercise to make your own life a success.

For whom?

For all people who want to follow a non-esoteric and non-faith-based practice path and workshops or seminars based on this

Goals of the method:

Depending on the intensity and duration of the exercise, the following goals can be achieved:

Come to rest

solve problems

Develop leadership skills

Ripen and grow

Be free

Difference from other forms of Buddhism

The difference to religious Buddhism lies primarily in the interpretation of individual teaching content, Buddhist terms and beliefs, such as the doctrine of dependent emergence, the definition of rebirth, enlightenment, ignorance and the methods of Buddhist mental training.

Difference from other methods of mental exercise, such as psychotherapy

WISDOM could be described as Buddhist therapy. However, the focus is not on analyzing personal problems, but rather on recognizing and overcoming them yourself without evaluating and judging them.

The aim of the WISDOM method is to learn to deal better with the difficulties of everyday life

The course itself is designed individually and therefore does not run in the traditional way with set course and free time, but rather mindfulness is practiced in and for life, so that this can be achieved even after the joint practice in everyday life.

The course pace and content are determined by the participants

course led by
Peter Riedl

Course language
German, with English translation on request

PRACTICE PATH WISDOM

Personal Coaching – Therapeutic Support

about your trainer

Peter Riedl is a university professor of radiology and has been a meditation and mindfulness teacher for over 40 years. He was the editor of the journal *Ursache\Wirkung* and founded WISDOM, the Vienna School of Open Meditation, and the Mandalahof spiritual retreat centre. His work includes numerous medical and Buddhist articles, books, videos, audio recordings and lectures. His latest book is “The Secret of Mindfulness”. It teaches how to distinguish reality from one’s own perceptions and, above all, teaches equanimity as a path to freedom.

About the Method

WISDOM is a contemporary interpretation of Buddhism. It represents an attempt to discover what the Buddha actually taught 2,500 years ago, as much of this has been lost over time.

For over 40 years, Peter Riedl has applied the methods of Buddhist mental training, meditation, mindfulness, investigation and effort, reinterpreting them and verifying them against ancient texts. His experiences and insights gained through these methods have been incorporated into the result. Peter Riedl has reinterpreted unverifiable beliefs and esoteric views, such as rebirth, belief in spirits and similar concepts.

WISDOM aims to counteract the Buddha’s prediction that his teachings would gradually decline 1,000 years after his death, and to strive to remain as close as possible to the Buddha’s original teachings. WISDOM does not stand in opposition to other forms of Buddhism and seeks to present it in a vibrant and fresh way.

PRACTICE PATH WISDOM

Personal Coaching – Therapeutic Support

If you decide to on a one-on-one time in Greece, visit us at The Peli Kastri Guesthouse:
8 double rooms, some with a balcony; two of these rooms can be converted into accommodation for 3 guests by adding an extra bed. Each room has a direct or indirect sea view, as well as a kettle and a mini-fridge. Guesthouse

Our rooms, lovingly furnished, are both a peaceful retreat and the perfect place to make your dreams come true. Greek cotton, handcrafted details and carefully selected furnishings, combined with views of the bay, help you to fully surrender to a sense of well-being and relaxation. Simply be.

On the ground floor, there is a lounge available for guests to use, as well as a spacious private terrace which, with its stylish Greek touches, creates a special atmosphere and invites you to enjoy a peaceful breakfast or wind down in the evening.

Meals with vegan and vegetarian options can be prepared at the tavern just 50 metres away, right on the Beach

Lodging for face-to-face visits in Vienna can be arraged.

PRACTICE PATH WISDOM

Personal Coaching – Therapeutic Support

The first step: a free introductory session
The best way to embark on a personalised journey is with a good face-to-face conversation. To find out how the WISDOM method can best support you in your current life situation, Peter Riedl offers a no-obligation, free initial consultation.
This consultation can take place either in Vienna (Mandalahof), on-site in Greece (Peli Kastri) or flexibly online or via phone. Just contact us via the button or at wisdom@pelikastri.com

Prices for Personal Coaching
As the duration and intensity of the support are tailored to your specific needs, prices are determined by mutual agreement during the initial consultation.

Services included (on-site at Peli Kastri):

One-to-one support and in-depth conversations with Peter Riedl

Individually tailored, guided meditations

Teaching of effective techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life

On request: Guided days spent in complete silence (e.g. four days)

Free use of the ancient olive grove as a peaceful retreat for personal practice

Not included in the price:

Travel to and from the venue

Accommodation (if opting for external accommodation or if the guesthouse is fully booked)

Personal expenses & travel insurance

Local taxes and regional charges

Additional services available for booking: