Our Vision
We develop the desire to be of great benefit to countless sentient beings, and put this desire into practice! We are committed to creating a harmonious environment and helping all beings to develop their full potential of wisdom and We want to grow spiritually and therefore we are looking for a new center. Think Big !
What we are inspired by
- The heart of our activities is the Dharma.
- We promote ethical behavior and the development of a culture of compassion
- We participate in inter-religious dialogue
- We seek to cooperate with the sciences
- We promote a holistic way of life
- We are an example for a meaningful life in a non-profit way
- We are expanding distance learning and online studies
- We promote Buddhism in Munich and Germany through cooperation with other Buddhist groups and membership in the DBU
Our Vision for Spiritual Growth
What does this mean? What can it be?
- Development of alternative ethical learning and life concepts (FDCW - compassionandwisdom.org)
- Cooperation with kindergartens, schools, universities and other educational institutions (VHS)
- Support of prisoners (Liberation Prision Project)
- Social commitment (crisis intervention etc.)
- A translation department (Tibetan, English)
- Events with scientists
- Tibetan medicine: regular visits by Tibetan physicians
- Holistic forms of therapy
- Yoga, Qi-Gong, Tai Chi
- Children's groups, senior citizens' meeting, neighbourhood help
- Vegetarian/Vegan café and restaurant
„Dharma centers are like emergency rooms of hospitals. They save people from mental and physical suffering. The medicine of the dharma works.“
The Aryatara Institute is affiliated with the FPMT, a network of Buddhist centers, which has taken on the task to maintane the access to the Mahayna tradition. At over 160 places in 40 countries are offered study-, meditation-courses and social serivces. The foundation of the FPMT are the teachings of the Buddhist master Lama Tsongkhapa.