Buddhist Views on Life and Death
A public lecture with Venerable Chang Wu on meeting change, loss, ageing and death through a Buddhist perspective.
Why it caught our eye
A focused public talk that connects Buddhist teaching with questions that eventually touch every life.
What you can expect
A 2-hour lecture led by Venerable Chang Wu at Haus der Religionen. The lecture is in English; German translation may be provided if needed. The programme is presented as a talk rather than a guided meditation session. It is suitable for people curious about Buddhist perspectives on mortality, change and letting go; the organiser publishes no study or meditation prerequisite.
Good to know before you go
Friday 13 November 2026, 19:00-21:00 CET, at Haus der Religionen, Europaplatz 1, 3008 Bern. Entry is free and optional donations are welcome. The organiser publishes no advance-registration form, capacity status or booking deadline; check the event page before travelling. The venue asks visitors using a wheelchair, crutches or similar aids to contact its staff in advance.
What this is
Venerable Chang Wu brings a Chan Buddhist perspective to experiences that are often kept at a distance: uncertainty, loss, ageing and death. Under the theme ‘From Fear to Freedom’, the talk considers what we hold on to, why letting go can be difficult, and whether a different understanding of life and death can open more space for peace and ease.
People holding the space
Venerable Chang Wu Fashi
Speaker
Venerable Chang Wu is a Chan Buddhist nun and has served as abbess of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center since 2013. She began practising with Chan Master Sheng Yen in 1993, entered monastic life in 2000, and teaches meditation and Buddhism.
Hosted by
Chan Bern
https://chan-bern.ch/