21 – 25 JUNE 2025
Zen for Leadership
About the retreat
The “Zen for Leadership” course program has been specially developed for people with leadership responsibilities – but it is also suitable for people who want to “lead” themselves better.
The “Zen for Leadership” course program has been specially developed for people with leadership responsibilities – but it is also suitable for people who want to “lead” themselves better.
People in responsible positions know the tension between professional commitment and personal development. And many wonder how to find the balance between professional activities and personal needs. The Zen practice is ideal for focusing on what is good for us and on what is really important to us. This is how we come to clear thinking and acting, more power and creativity, better concentration, more patience, more compassion and ultimately constructive thinking.
COURSE ELEMENTS
- Exercise zazen (sitting in silence),
- kinhin (meditative walking)
- lectures on zen in everyday life and at work
- physical exercises
- dokusan (one-to-one talks with the course leader)
- Zen tea ceremony
- multiple impulses for zen in everyday life
This retreat will be held in English and German.
At a glance
INCLUDED
- 4 nights accommodation in Premium Single and Single rooms
- All workshops and sessions as written in the program
- Full board – vegetarian meals
- Fruits, Teas and filtered water
- Free use of Body Care Center facilities: sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights to/from Malpensa International Airport
- Transfers to/from Mandali Retreat Centre
- Massage and Therapies at the Body Care Centre
Teachers
Brigitte van Baren
Get to Know
Gerhard Bader
Get to know
AGENDA
Arrival Day June 21
15.30 – 16.30 Welcome Meeting
16.30 – 17.30 Tea Break
17.30 – 19.00 Zen Practice
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner
20.00 – 21.15 Zen Meditation / Evening ritual
Daily Schedule June 22 – June 24
06.00 – 06.30 Morning Meditation
06.30 – 07.30 AUM Meditation & Qi Gong
07.30 – 08.00 Zen Meditation
08.00 – 08:30 (Kin Hin) Walking meditation
08.30 – 09.30 Breakfast
09.30 – 10.30 Enjoy your own silent rhythm
10.30 – 11.00 ZFL lecture
11.00 – 12.00 Zen Meditation / Dokusan (individual Zen coaching)
12.00 – 12.40 The 8 Qi Gong Brocades
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 15.00 Enjoy your own silent rhythm
15.00 – 17.00 Zen Meditation and Zen Tea Ceremony
17.00 – 17.30 Tea Break
17.30 – 19.00 Zen Yoga
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner
20.00 – 21.15 Zen Relaxation Exercise & Mantra Meditation Zen Reflection (individual / group)
Departure Day June 25
06.00 – 06.30 Zen Meditation
06.30 – 07.00 AUM Meditation & Qigong
07.00 – 08.30 Zen Meditation
08.30 – 09. 30 Breakfast
By 10.00 Check out
10.30 – 12.00 Zen Mediation – Zen Exchange
12.00 – 12.30 Closing
12:30 – 13-30 Lunch
14.00 Departure
PEACEFUL
PRACTICE ROOMS
Experienced & Established Teachers
3 Delicious Vegetarian Meals a Day
Tea & Fruits throughout the day
Welcoming & cosy Rooms
Yoga & Meditation
PROPS
Scenic
Hiking Trails
contemplative outdoor nooks
Body Care Centre
Massages
(at an extra cost)
magical permaculture gardens
Mandali was an incredible experience in a beautiful placE
I wish I’d spent more than 3 days there and truly hope to go back in the future. The rooms were very comfortable, the teachers were lovely, the food was delicious - I have absolutely no complaints and can’t say enough good things. Mandali was well worth the trip!
Kate Lessard
also happened to have discovered Self Love
“I came to Mandali to learn to be in the present moment. In the end, not only did I find what I was looking for, but I also happened to have discovered Self Love, and found my Inner Trust.”
Vera
give oneself the sweetest gift of self-care
“I recommend this experience to anyone looking to slow down, reconnect in beautiful surroundings filled with attention to detail, and to give oneself the sweetest gift of self-care.”
Luisa
Being at Mandali allowed me to calm down
“Being at Mandali allowed me to calm down and quiet my thinking mind. The calmness allowed me to realise how grateful I am about everything in my life.”
IRIS
Mandali felt like coming home
“Mandali felt like coming home and it made me open up so much and learn more about myself and others around me. Thank you so much for opening this part of me.”
GAIKY
I learned that silence is very treasurable
“I came to Mandali to reconnect and maybe even find myself again. During my stay, I learned that silence is very treasurable, and with it, I could finally hear what my inner voice was saying.”
WV
You can let go of layers, and find such a peaceful side of yourself
“Your generosity, your kindness and your warm smiles are the cherries on the cake. Being here means living life to the fullest in every single moment. You can let go of layers, and find such a peaceful side of yourself. Go silent, sit still, let it move you and take that ride.”
