Doreen Esser
In the early nineties I lived with my family in Spain. Through an acquaintance I came into contact with a doctor who worked according to Tibetan medicine. This GP was so warm, compassionate and attentive that I asked him what inspired him. He told me that he was guided by the Buddhist teachings and meditated daily. He became my first Dharma teacher.
In the community where I was staying at the time, my second teacher also lived: Vajrayogini (Nel in 't Veld). From her I learned to meditate on a potato. Her message was down-to-earth and helpful: meditation is not about something big or unattainable, but brings you very close to your own experience. It opens your eyes to the wonder of the ordinary.
Since then I have practiced and learned from many well-known and lesser-known teachers. Today, Bhikkhu Analayo and Ayya Virañani are my main sources of inspiration.
I live in Antwerp and teach group lessons in Mindfulness (MBSR and Breathworks mindfulness) and compassion training (MBCL). My mission is to pass on the wealth of loving attention and practice in an accessible way to young and old.
In the early 1990s, I lived in Spain with my family. Through an acquaintance, I met a doctor who practiced Tibetan medicine. This general practitioner was so warm, compassionate, and aware that I asked him what inspired him. He told me he was guided by the Buddhist teachings and meditated daily. He became my first Dharma teacher.
In the residential community where I was living at the time, my second teacher also resided: Vajrayogini (Nel in 't Veld). She taught me how to meditate on a potato. Her message was down-to-earth and helpful: meditation isn't about something grand or unattainable, but rather brings you very close to your own experience. It opens your eyes to the wonder of the ordinary.
Since then, I have practiced and studied with many well-known and lesser-known teachers. Today, Bhikkhu Analayo and Ayya Virañani are my main sources of inspiration.
I live in Antwerp and offer group courses in Mindfulness (MBSR and Breathworks Mindfulness) and Compassion Training (MBCL). My mission is to share the richness of loving awareness and practice in an accessible way with people of all ages.
Updates
Live Meditation scheduled for 15-09-2025: Sitting together in silence.
Live Meditation: Sitting together in silence.. Meditation with guidance at the beginning, short reminders in between and something poetic at the end. The Zoom participation link, other information and tips for participation can be found on the 30NOW live page...
Live Meditation scheduled for 01-09-2025: Sitting together in silence.
Live Meditation: Sitting together in silence.. Meditation with some guidance at the beginning, short reminders in between and a poem at the end. The Zoom participation link, other information and tips for participation can be found on the 30NOW live page...
Live Meditation scheduled for 27-08-2025: Sitting together in silence.
Live Meditation: Sitting together in silence.. Meditation with some guidance at the beginning, short reminders in between and a poem at the end. The Zoom participation link, other information and tips for participation can be found on the 30NOW live page...
Live Meditation scheduled for 18-07-2025: Sitting together in silence.
Live Meditation: Sitting together in silence.. Meditation with some guidance at the beginning, short reminders in between and a poem at the end. The Zoom participation link, other information and tips for participation can be found on the 30NOW live page...
Live Meditation scheduled for 15-01-2024: Sitting together
Live Meditation: Sitting together. In connection with this beautiful online sangha, tuning into your own reality from moment to moment: Landing softly in the world of your experiences. The Zoom participation link, other information and tips for participation can be found at ...
