Where the concierge points people first
- Raum Der Stille — A small non-denominational room of silence inside the north wing of the Brandenburg Gate. Free, open to anyone, and ten meters from the busiest square in Berlin. (52.5165, 13.3779)
- Kadampa Meditationszentrum Berlin — Part of an international Buddhist network that runs drop-in classes aimed at beginners. A good first step if you have never sat before. (52.5314, 13.3819)
- Brahma Kumaris Schule fuer Raja Yoga Meditation — The Brahma Kumaris teach without charging for their courses, a rule they apply worldwide. Raja yoga here means meditation with the eyes open, not physical postures. (52.4903, 13.3192)
- Sahaja Yoga Zentrum Berlin — Sahaja Yoga is likewise offered free. Expect a guided session and people keen to explain the practice. (52.5167, 13.3054)
- Ligmincha Berlin, Meditationszentrum für tibetischen Bön Buddhismus — The Berlin branch of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's network, teaching Bön, the Tibetan tradition that predates Buddhism in Tibet. For the curious and the committed rather than a casual first go. (52.4749, 13.3202)
The rest of the meditation centers in Berlin — every one we hold
- Achtsamkeitstraining im Friedrichshain (52.5111, 13.4653)
- Akazienzendo Berlin (52.5011, 13.3764)
- Bodhispace (52.4803, 13.4324)
- Conscious Kiez (52.5213, 13.4497)
- Daily Meditation Berlin (52.4942, 13.4238)
- dasGathering (52.4923, 13.4278)
- Fokus Institut - Rita Wawrzinek (52.4969, 13.4458)
- Lotos Vihara e.V. (52.5177, 13.4236)
- MBSR & MBCT Berlin Kreuzberg (52.4872, 13.3943)
- MBSR Achtsamkeitsprogramm Berlin Kirsten Karacan (52.4881, 13.3873)
- Rudolf Steiner Haus (52.4656, 13.2919)
- SIA Berlin (52.4918, 13.4277)
- Stille Mitte (52.4868, 13.3513)
- Zen Zentrum Berlin e.V. (52.5505, 13.3699)
Several of these are free by principle
Meditation in Berlin splits roughly three ways. There are Buddhist centers with their own schedules and a teacher at the front; there are secular mindfulness courses such as MBSR, which run as eight-week programs you sign up for rather than drop into; and there are movements such as the Brahma Kumaris and Sahaja Yoga that offer sessions free of charge as a matter of principle. Most teaching is in German, though some centers run English sessions, so check the language of the class before you go.
Questions people ask
How many meditation centers are there in Berlin?
Num's directory maps 19 meditation centers in Berlin, from Buddhist groups and Zen dojos to mindfulness courses and a public room of silence.
Is there free meditation in Berlin?
Yes. The Room of Silence at the Brandenburg Gate is free and open to all, and the Brahma Kumaris and Sahaja Yoga offer their sessions free.
Can I meditate in English in Berlin?
At some centers. Much teaching is in German, so check the language of each class before going.
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