Welcome

Welcome to the website of Lassalle-Haus. Thank you for your interest. Here you will find our basic contents in English.

Courses in English:

Zen-Introduction with Marcel Steiner
«Zen is life» says the head of our Zen family, Zen master Bernie Glassman.This course introduces you to the basics of Zen meditation. You learn how to sit and how to deal with whatever arises in your mind during meditation.
Most of the time is spent in silence. Besides meditation periods the weekend offers a discourse and the possibility of a private interview with the teacher. You also get to know some of the basic Zen rituals.

Teacher:  Marcel Steiner
Course/Date:  Z14 | 19.05.12–20.05.12 | Sa 12:00–So 13:00
Cost:  CHF 120 | Pension CHF 137

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Zen-Sesshin with Marcel Steiner
At last year’s first sesshin in English, there was an atmosphere of openness and deep communion among the participants from six different countries.
Germanspeaking participants also enjoyed approaching familiar texts in another language.It was such a wonderful experience that we have decided to continue. Normal sesshin rhythm with about 7½ hours of Zazen, private interview, possibility to participate in a Christian celebration. Prior experience in meditation
is useful.

Teacher:  Marcel Steiner, Marcus Averbeck
Course/Date:  Z20 | 10.06.12–16.06.12 | So 18:30–Sa 9:00
Cost:  CHF 330 | Pension CHF 633

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Zen-Workshop with Bernie Glassman
At last year’s first sesshin in English, there was an atmosphere of openness and deep communion among the participants from six different countries.
Germanspeaking participants also enjoyed approaching familiar texts in another language.It was such a wonderful experience that we have decided to continue. Normal sesshin rhythm with about 7½ hours of Zazen, private interview, possibility to participate in a Christian celebration. Prior experience in meditation is useful.

Teacher: Bernie Glassman
Course/Date:  Z44 | 19.10.12–21.10.12 | Fr 18:30–So 13:00
Cost:  CHF 300 | Pension CHF 220

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Introduction into Ignatian Exercises
This directed Ignatian retreat follows the insights of the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius. A still and prayerful atmosphere is essential so that everyone may find his/her own daily rhythm of prayer, reflection and relaxation. Meeting daily and individually with their director, retreatants look contemplatively at the movement of their spirit. The celebration of liturgy is the only scheduled communal gathering during these retreats.

Teacher:  Tobias Karcher SJ, John Newsome
Course/Date:  E25 | 16.11.12–18.11.12 | Fr 18:30–So 13:00
Cost:  CHF 240 | Pension CHF 220 

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Politics – a question for faith
Politics represent a demanding, but also potentially fulfilling form of service. Can political activity be a Christian calling? Why not follow up this question with participants from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Poland and Switzerland and share a unique European experience! Located in the beautiful
and historically rich city of Venice, with elements of social ethics and the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola.

Moderator:  Tobias Karcher SJ
Keynote-Speaker:  Romano Prodi, former President EU-Commission
Course/Date:  M67 | 19.08.12–26.08.12 | So 18:00–So 9:00
Cost:  CHF 600 all incl. | Meeting-Point Venice (It)

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