top of page

Vipassana meditation grounded in tradition, designed for daily life.

Accessible and transformative—from the inside out.

Next 10-Day Basic Course

June 13

image 5 (1).png
IMG_0378.JPG

Welcome, I'm Reimar.

I share Vipassana meditation, grounded in the Buddha’s teachings, for those who wish to bring mindfulness into their everyday life.

Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your practice, I offer online courses, in-person retreats, and 1:1 guidance to support you both at home and in the world.

Vipassanā (विपश्यना), meaning “clear seeing” or “insight,” is a practice of meditation that allows us to gain profound awareness of the present moment. It is also known as Insight Meditation, a technique that helps cultivate clarity, peace, and a deep understanding of our experiences.

What do we practice to see clearly?
We practice becoming fully aware of the Mind and Body in each moment.
Mind includes our thoughts, feelings, intentions, and consciousness, while the Body encompasses sensory experiences, movements, and sensations. In essence, it is our subjective experience of Self and World.

The Practice
Vipassana meditation teaches us to observe Mind and Body without interferring. Instead of struggling, resisting, or trying to change our experiences, we learn to rest into a calm, non-judgmental awareness. We practice cultivating equanimity (Upekkhā) with every sensation, thought, or feeling, letting each come and go naturally, without attachment or aversion.
 
The Path to Freedom
As we continue our practice, we begin to recognize and free ourselves from harmful patterns of thought, speech, and action. Vipassana helps us cultivate a spontaneous and wholesome way of living, grounded in clarity and understanding.
 

A Timeless Practice
Vipassana is the meditation technique that the Buddha practiced over 2,500 years ago to attain his awakening. While traditionally practiced in Buddhist contexts, it is a scientifically rigorous and non-sectarian practice, which has led to its widespread popularity in the West today.

The Side Effects of Practice

Freedom and Happiness

Over time, the practice calms the hindrances and behaviours that stand in the way of happiness and freedom to be who we are.

Improved Relationship

Transforming how we relate to our Self and others. As we become more kind and understanding of ourselves it naturally flows over to those around us.

Effortless Non-distraction

Directing your mind intentionally, there is less worry, rumination and distraction. We become more fully present and intimate with our life.

Invitations to Practice

Begin

10-Day Basic Course

A 10-Day basic course in mindfulness and Vipassana. Practice two hours daily, supported by live sessions with a cohort of fellow practitioners.

image 5 (1)_edited_edited_edited.jpg

Commit

Satipatthana Long Course

A live, 7-week exploration of the Buddha’s teachings on mindfulness. Deepen your insight through committed practice, group reflection, and close reading of the Satipatthana Sutta.

sunday group meditation (13)_edited.png

Learn

30-Day Foundations Course

A self-paced journey into daily meditation. Includes 30-minute guided sessions and daily video teachings to build clarity, consistency, and understanding.

Bildschirmfoto 2025-04-17 um 13_edited.jpg

Grow

1:1 Mentorship & In-Person Retreats

Receive personalized guidance through one-to-one mentorship. Or join an in-person retreat for immersive practice in community and silence.

Read more
IMG_9254_edited_edited.png

Your Facilitator

reimar wen shen

Reimar is a Vipassana meditation teacher and dance improvisation facilitator based in  Germany, passionate about body-mind practices.

His journey with meditation began during his studies at Melbourne University, Australia, where he turned to Vipassana to cope with stress, anxiety, and a lifelong struggle with eczema. Experiencing its benefits early on, he committed to a daily practice and intensive silent retreats in the tradition of S.N. Goenka—all while working full-time in investment management.

During COVID, Reimar moved to Thailand to deepen his meditation practice and discovered the Ajahn Tong-style Mahasi method. At the same time, he immersed himself in conscious embodiment practices such as Contact Improvisation, freediving, and Aikido in Japan. He later trained intensively for four months under his teacher, Ajahn Puttar, at Wat Sopharam monastery in Northern Thailand.
 
To further support his one-to-one work, Reimar completed a 6-month Embodiment Coaching training and now integrates somatic tools and perspectives into his live sessions.
 
With over 30 weeks spent in intensive silent meditation retreats, he shares his experience through group courses and one-on-one mentorship from Germany.
 
Believing in a balanced and fully engaged approach to meditation and life, he founded vipassanathome.org in 2021 to make Vipassana more accessible to others.

Francine, Canada

I first began working under Reimar's guidance in the fall of 2023 and am, a year later, still a loyal student.  

 

His approach is a delicate balance of teaching meditation and guiding through sharing of experiences and knowledge.  I admire his ability to be open to learn from his students, to be in a listening posture with deep respect.

 

I enjoy the pace of our time together, unhurried, reflective, valuing words and silence.  Undoubtedly my meditation practice has evolved and moreso my willingness to allow what I experience in meditation to permeate my daily life. 

Try these meditations

These short 20-minute guided meditations offer a taste of how I guide. These meditations are rooted in the Buddha’s original teachings and offer a direct, embodied experience of the present moment.

Awareness of Breath

(Anapanasati)

Resting into Breath
00:00 / 22:01

A gentle return to the rhythm of the breath—calming, centering, and grounding. The starting point of all Vipassana practice.

Awareness of Sensation 

(Vedananupassana)

Sensory Experience
00:00 / 22:36

Open to the unfolding landscape of sensation—pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral—with clarity and equanimity.

Awareness of Body (Kayanupassana)

Walking Meditation
00:00 / 21:56

Bring presence into the body moving. A walk that steadies the mind and awakens embodied awareness.

Start your Path

image 5 (1)_edited_edited_edited.jpg

Begin

Next Date

10-Day Basic Course

June 13

Bildschirmfoto 2025-04-17 um 13_edited.jpg

Learn

Anytime

30-Day Foundations Course

On-Demand

sunday group meditation (13)_edited.png

Commit

Next Date

Satipatthana Long Course

May 26

image.png

Grow

One-to-One Mentorship

by Application

IMG_9254_edited_edited.png

Retreat

In-person Retreats

November 2025

near Sintra, Portugal

Or join our very low-volume mailing list to be informed about future courses and live events.

FAQs

If you still have questions, contact me

  • Are live sessions recorded?
    Yes. The live calls during the courses are recorded and shared via after the calls finish.
  • Will I receive any support during the courses?
    We organise a Whatsapp group for you to share and connect with other participants. In these, you can ask questions and receive guidance. During live sessions, you will also have time for Q&A. If your subject is a more private matter, you can reach out to the instructor directly.
  • I am completely new to meditation.
    The course starts with the basics. You are free to adjust and change your posture and find what works for you. The guided meditations teach you the technique from the ground up.
  • Do I have to maintain silence during the 10 days?
    No, the course aims at integrating Vipassana meditation into your everyday life. As such you may talk to continue staying engage with work and life during the 10 days. However, it is helpful to not engage as much in idle, senseless chatter during the course period.
  • Can I do this course while in a full-time job?
    Yes the course is designed so that you are able to participate. Guided meditations are shared the day before and you can fit them into your morning and evening, whenever suits you best.
  • I want to meditate more intensively then two hours per day. Can you guide me?
    Depending on your experience level and situation, we can work together to create a 'retreat' for you. I do not recommend meditating intensively without a guide or if you have a lot of experience.
  • I am worried I am not capable of meditating for two hours everyday. Should I still join?
    If you are in reasonable physical and mental health and are sincerely and genuinely interested in trying out this practice it will be possible. It all depends on the commitment you bring to the 10 days and if you are open and willing to apply yourself patiently and diligently, you will surely see tangible benefits. If you cannot sit cross-legged, we can adjust your posture to sit on a chair or use cushions as help.
  • What time are meditation sittings?
    There is no set time. You are sent the recordings each day and are free to complete the guided meditations whenever fits within your schedule. The recommendation is to meditate an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening. When exactly is up to you.
  • How are live sessions conducted?
    via Zoom. Dial-in details will be shared every day. These are also recorded for later viewing.
  • How will I receive information during this course?
    Primarily via Email. Reminders and Q&A will be shared in a Whatsapp GRoup.
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
vipassanaathome logo
bottom of page