Knowing the Mind with Mindfulness Meditation
3-day Silent Meditation Retreat with Bhante Dhammaratana
at Das Buddhistische Haus, Berlin-Frohnau, June 11-14, 2026
The mind is the foundation of our thoughts, emotions, and actions, yet it often remains uncultivated. Through mindfulness meditation, we learn to observe the mind. Participants will gently train in calming the mind, observing it with awareness, and gaining insight into its true nature. By knowing the mind, we open the way to comprehending the nature of the mind and inner peace.
The retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Course language: English
About Bhikkhu Dhammaratana
Dhammaratana Thera (Phurpa Heera), born in 1985 in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh (India), entered monastic life at an early age. He received ordination under Ven. Acharya Buddharakkhita and Ven. Sanghasena Mahathero within the Theravāda tradition. His meditation training was shaped by practice in Myanmar and Thailand under respected meditation masters, including Ajahn Anan Akincano.Alongside his contemplative training, he pursued formal Buddhist studies, earning a Diploma in Buddhism and completing both a B.A. and M.A. in Buddhism at the Theravāda Buddhist Missionary University. He currently resides at the Maha Bodhi Society, where he teaches, leads meditation retreats, and contributes to monastic education, with a clear focus on preserving and transmitting the Theravāda tradition through practice-oriented teaching.
Retreat Requirements
- Respecting the periods of Noble Silence during the retreat
- Full registration
- Willingness to participate in the daily kitchen clean-up after meals and facility cleaning
Accommodation and meals
An overnight stay on site during the seminar is optional, but not obligatory. You can also take part in the seminar if you sleep at home or choose any other external accommodation option.
Accommodation at the Buddhistisches Haus is organized by the SAGE Institute. Please indicate your accommodation preferences at registration with SAGE. Also, please mention food allergies and special food intolerances (e.g., gluten intolerance).
Accommodation options at Das Buddhistische Haus:
- Double or triple bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities
- Sleeping in your own tent or camper on site
Please note that due to the small accommodation capacity, single rooms cannot be booked. However, private accommodations with single rooms in the neighborhood are available.
On request, our partner, the SAGE Institute, will provide you with information on external accommodation options in Berlin-Frohnau.
Meals:
Participants will be served breakfast, lunch and a light evening meal. All meals are vegetarian. Vegan options are available on the buffet.
Retreat Start and End
Arrival day (Thursday, June 11, 2026):3:30 - 5:00pm Arrival and registration
6:00pm Welcome and organisation
7:00pm Evening snack
8:00pm Introduction and evening meditation
The retreat finishes at 4:00pm
Costs
The costs include a course fee + teacher donation + donation for accommodation & food.The course fee is needed for full registration and is paid upon online-registration with SAGE. The donations for the teacher as well as for the accommodation are paid in cash on site. Usually, donations for the house are given at registration on site and donations for the teacher are given at the end of the retreat.
Course fee
The course fee covers costs for the course organization and course management.
90€
Teacher donation
In accordance with the Dana principle of the Buddhist tradition, the teacher receives a voluntary donation after the course. When donating, please also take into account the teacher's travel expenses.At your own discretion
Donation for accommodation and meals
The donation recommendation covers the minimum expenses of the house including food, cook and operating costs.Please note that the Buddhist House is financed purely from donations and depends on every donation for maintenance. Any additional donation beyond the recommended package is highly welcome!
Discount regulation
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations in the first four working days after registration do not incur any cancellation costs. If your participation is cancelled 3 weeks before the beginning of the course, your course fees will be fully refunded minus a cancellation fee of 20€. In case of cancellation up until 10 days prior to the course, 50% of the course fee will be refunded. In case of cancellation within 10 days before the start of the course, you will be refunded 30% of your paid fees. In case of withdrawal on the last working day before the course starts as well as in case of early departure, the full course fee is due.If SAGE Institute for Mindfulness and Health has to cancel a seminar for important reasons (e.g. illness of the teacher), all costs will of course be refunded. Further liability and compensation claims are excluded. Travel costs (e.g. flight, bus and train tickets) will not be reimbursed.
Liability
Participation in the courses is at the participant's own risk. SAGE Institute as well as the course leaders do not accept any liability for personal injuries resulting from course participation, including psychological, mental or physical impairments, as well as damage to property.Intensive meditation seminars (in silence) might not be suitable for people with severe psychiatric medical histories. If you have any concerns or questions regarding your mental or physical condition, please contact us before registering.
Registration
As Das Buddhistische Haus does not organize seminars, we kindly ask you to register with our partner SAGE Institute.To register, please read the conditions of participation
and fill in the registration form on the SAGE Institute website (klick the link-button below or go to https://www.sage-institut.de/registration/ .
SAGE Institut für
Achtsamkeit und Gesundheit
030-2637-2067
www.sage-institut.de
After receiving your registration, SAGE Institute will get back to you as soon as possible. If you have not received a reply within 2-3 working days, please check your email spam folder to see if the reply ended up there by mistake (
Please note that the course fees need to be transferred for a binding registration.
Contact
As Das Buddhistische Haus does not organize seminars, we kindly ask you to contact SAGE Institute directly with any questions, thank you!
Please do not hesitate to contact our partner with any questions you have, including accommodation, via phone (+49-30-2637-2067) or email (