WISDOM TRAINING

Personal Coaching – Therapeutic Support

upon request

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

Training course to teach the WISDOM method

Immerse yourself in the enriching world of WISDOM training. This year-long journey takes you through five modules, including seminars in Greece and Vienna. Experience mindfulness, meditation, inquiry and effort in their essence. The training goes beyond simply imparting knowledge – it enables personal transformation and enables you to actively pass on what you have learned.

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 WISDOM training is for you if you:

Already have experience in meditation, mindfulness or yoga.

Want to deepen and expand your understanding of a mindful life.

Want to pass on the WISDOM method.

Want to develop skills as a meditation and mindfulness teacher.

The training lasts 1 year and extends over five modules, which take place in a mix of face-to-face units in Vienna, online units and as self-study.

Module 1: Mindfulness

7 days seminar in Greece

Personal feedback after the course

Module 2: Finding Inner Peace – The Essence of Mindfulness and Meditation

Module 3: Deeper Calm and Problem Solving

Module 4: Consciousness, Creativity and Leadership

Modules 2 – 4 each consist of 6 evening units on the main focus of the module with lectures, exercises, joint meditations and reflections on the exercises. The units take place online or in person in Vienna.

1 personal feedback at the end of each module

Module 5: Maturity, Overcoming Suffering and Enlightenment – Applying what you have learned

4 day seminar in Vienna

Finally, you will complete a specially created 60-minute unit with your course team.

Self-study

For each module, self-study is planned for integration into everyday life. Here, the teaching content made available on our Learn platform should be developed independently. We provide you with video lectures, concrete exercises and our WISDOM manual. These documents are included in the module price. As part of self-study, it is planned to form small groups over the course of the training in order to design courses for yourself and your team. We support these and provide space for them.

Course leader: Peter Riedl

Do you have any questions? You can reach the WISDOM team at wisdom@pelikastri.com.

Curriculum (subject to change)

The exact course of the training courses will be determined together with Peter Riedl. Inquiries for personal preliminary discussions with Peter Riedl at info@peterriedl.at.

WISDOM teacher Basic
Duration: 1 year (5 modules and self-study)
Goal: Internalisation of the WISDOM method, as well as the 4 stages of personal WISDOM practice and independent instruction of WISDOM courses

WISDOM TRAINING

Personal Coaching – Therapeutic Support

Über die Workshopleitung

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.

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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 testing 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 reincarnation, 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.

ist eine zeitgemäße Interpretation des Buddhismus. Sie stellt den Versuch dar herauszufinden, was der Buddha tatsächlich vor 2.500 Jahren gelehrt hat, denn dies ist im Laufe der Zeit teilweise verloren gegangen.

WISDOM TRAINING

Personal Coaching – Therapeutic Support

Some Modules can be finished in Greece at 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

WISDOM TRAINING

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: