{"title": "Buddhistische Konzepte als Rahmen zur Vorbereitung, Navigation und Integration psychedelischer Erfahrungen", "start": "2026-11-20T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Photobastei 2.0", "address": "Sihlquai 125, 8005 Zürich", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/buddhist", "wellness"], "description": "A lecture on Buddhist concepts and practices as a secular frame of reference for the preparation, navigation and integration of psychedelic experiences. Behind it is Stefan Lang, a social anthropologist and authorized Buddhist Dharma teacher from Bern who has been involved with the Center for Buddhism Bern since 2000 and leads secular Vipassana meditation retreats. He discusses the significance of «set and setting» and how seekers in Western societies often feel lost without traditional frames.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/buddhistische-konzepte-als-rahmen-zur-vorbereitung-navigatio-116472/", "official_url": "https://substanzen-festival.ch/programm/buddhistische-konzepte", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e7d5a2c88f12ddb4c835cf9e175ba55036f9865c0349478076ed20b0f77ec1f1-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-20T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Photobastei 2.0", "address": "Sihlquai 125, 8005 Zürich", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Buddhistische Konzepte als Rahmen zur Vorbereitung,…", "start": "2026-11-20T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Photobastei · Eventraum 3. 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The event is organized by Verein Photocreatives.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/buddhistische-konzepte-als-rahmen-zur-vorbereitung-132158/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e7d5a2c88f12ddb4c835cf9e175ba55036f9865c0349478076ed20b0f77ec1f1-1200.webp"}, {"title": "09:00 Lamrim Retreat", "start": "2026-11-13T09:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Kadampa Meditationszentrum", "address": "Mirabellenstrasse 1", "price": "CHF 15 pro Retreatsitzung", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/buddhist", "wellness/meditation"], "description": "A guided meditation retreat on the Lamrim meditations, offering step-by-step practical guidance to a set of meditations said to contain the essence of all Buddha's wisdom and teachings and to lead to lasting inner peace and happiness. The sessions include a talk, Buddhist prayers and quiet time for contemplation and meditation. The retreat is led by Gen Kelsang Gyalchog, who has studied and taught Kadampa Buddhism since 1993 and was for many years the resident teacher at centres in Lucerne and Locarno. The retreat is held in German at the Kadampa Meditation Centre Switzerland in Zurich-Altstetten.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/0900-lamrim-retreat-94838/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/26a6f1a32eeacbda1aaa4504762e8511121a9f4550b0c9ae0abc261738cd256f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Schattenseiten – Psychedelika und Erlösungsphantasien", "start": "2026-11-18T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Photobastei 2.0", "address": "Sihlquai 125, 8005 Zürich", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/drugs/psychedelics"], "description": "A panel discussion on the dark sides of the psychedelic renaissance – how the promise of healing, insight and redemption can turn into new dependencies and power structures. 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The conversation asks what psychedelic experiences actually say about the world and who defines their meaning.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/schattenseiten-psychedelika-und-erlosungsphantasien-116468/", "official_url": "https://substanzen-festival.ch/programm/schattenseiten-psychedelika-erloesungsphantasien", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ae6592e2087a6559c2007e20bafa9d07909aa9785ed7cda0ee360a7ec5c2ec5c-1200.webp"}, {"title": "19:00 Lamrim Retreat", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Kadampa Meditationszentrum", "address": "Mirabellenstrasse 1", "price": "CHF 15 pro Retreatsitzung", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/buddhist", "wellness/meditation"], "description": "The Lamrim Retreat is a meditation retreat on the Lamrim meditations, which contain the essence of all Buddha's wisdom and teachings and lead to lasting inner peace and happiness when practised regularly. It is led by Gen Kelsang Gyalchog, who has studied and taught Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of the venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche since 1993 and was for many years the centre teacher at the Nalanda centre in Lucerne and the Menla centre in Locarno. The sessions include a talk, Buddhist prayers and quiet time for contemplation and meditation; breaks offer time for walks and exchange with other meditators. The retreat begins on Thursday evening with an introduction and ends on Sunday at midday.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/1900-lamrim-retreat-94837/", "official_url": "https://www.kadampa.ch/lamrim/", "image": ""}, {"title": "14:30 Meditazione in italiano", "start": "2026-11-08T14:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Kadampa Meditationszentrum", "address": "Mirabellenstrasse 1", "price": "CHF 20", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "20.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/buddhist", "wellness/meditation"], "description": "A guided meditation session in Italian for anyone who wants to develop inner peace and bring positive change into their life. In November it is led by Gionata Graber, a young practitioner of the Kadam Dharma who is appreciated for his humility, kindness and clear, cheerful way of teaching. The session includes guided meditations, practical explanations and everyday advice, followed by delicious snacks, drinks and the chance to exchange ideas with like-minded people. No previous experience is needed – everyone is welcome, whether Buddhist or not.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/1430-meditazione-in-italiano-94835/", "official_url": "https://www.kadampa.ch/italiano/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b89fdb82cc9f2159a2d27aba3b579ffc55d3f65cd8d9d7ac8a6ba4c08f66c2a2-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Substanzen Jetzt. – Stammtisch", "start": "2026-11-14T13:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Photobastei 2.0", "address": "Sihlquai 125, 8005 Zürich", "price": "prix libre", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/drugs"], "description": "The «Substanzen Jetzt. – Stammtisch» is a new, informal format where anyone can ask their questions about psychoactive substances. It is run by the «Substanzen Jetzt.» festival; in an intimate setting and with expert guidance, participants exchange ideas with like-minded people and experts such as doctors, therapists and safer-use specialists. Topics range from set and setting, trip preparation and integration to microdosing, combined use, psychedelics in older age, and how parents can talk to teenagers about drugs. The experts are met at an apéro at the start, and entry is on a pay-what-you-wish basis with a bar service.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/substanzen-jetzt-stammtisch-116464/", "official_url": "https://substanzen-festival.ch/programm/stammtisch-14-november", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d241b431c6cd3e73bc02104cbfefb84badda7615cc5217115e46e5afc2c91943-2000.webp"}, {"title": "18:30 Meditation in Volkshaus Zürich", "start": "2026-11-10T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Volkshaus", "address": "Stauffacherstrasse 60, 8004 Zürich", "price": "CHF 25", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/buddhist", "wellness/meditation"], "description": "A guided meditation evening in English, combining breathing meditation with inspiring explanations drawn from Buddhist wisdom. The series is offered by the Kadampa Meditation Centre and led by Gen Kelsang Devi, a modern Buddhist nun and experienced international teacher of the New Kadampa Tradition. The evening's theme is discovering a peaceful mind and developing inner calm and clarity step by step. The sessions can be attended individually and take place at Volkshaus Zürich.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/1830-meditation-in-volkshaus-zurich-94832/", "official_url": "https://www.kadampa.ch/zurich-city/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/71858a47f6f3b2a12e06a0f4157754fb64743c98ea20f85e3db3f86cce28fa10-2000.webp"}, {"title": "18:30 Meditation & Vortrag im KMC Schweiz", "start": "2026-11-11T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Kadampa Meditationszentrum", "address": "Mirabellenstrasse 1", "price": "CHF 20", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "20.00", "category": "worship", "tags": ["religion/buddhist", "wellness/meditation"], "description": "An evening combining a relaxing meditation with an inspiring talk on a Buddhist theme, open to everyone, whether Buddhist or not, young or old. It is hosted by Kadampa Meditationszentrum Schweiz with Gen Kelsang Devi, a centre teacher and modern Buddhist nun of the New Kadampa Tradition. The theme for this evening is \"Was ist Wirklichkeit? Die Natur der Leerheit entdecken\", part of the series \"Die Wirklichkeit erforschen: Freiheit finden in der Wahrheit der Leerheit\". Each evening stands on its own, so a first visit is possible at any time, and the teaching is given in English with German translation.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/1830-meditation-vortrag-im-kmc-schweiz-20916/", "official_url": "https://www.kadampa.ch/vortrag-am-mittwoch/", "image": ""}]}