Dr. phil. Peter Widmer
Achtsamkeit & Zen
Schwerpunkt: Coaching
Sprache: Deutsch & Englisch
Peter Widmer is a Zen teacher (Sensei), philosopher, author and founder of Zen-integral and achtsameselbstentwicklung (mindfulselfdevelopment).
He has practiced Zen since 1982 and is a Zen teacher in the Glassman-Lassalle Zen lineage since 2004. From 1998 to 2025 he worked as Zen teacher and seminar leader at the Lassalle-Haus and the Lassalle-Institut for Zen, Ethics & Leadership in Switzerland and other institutions.
His work integrates developmental psychology, contemplative practice, integral thinking, parts work and embodied awareness. He is the creator of the “Inner Peace Conference”, an original approach to parts work and inner integration.
He is also the developer of the Intensive Body Awareness Practice (IBAP), a structured embodied awareness practice integrating movement, interoceptive awareness and contemplative meditation. A pilot research design investigating the effects of IBAP on stress regulation, wellbeing and body awareness is currently in preparation.
Peter Widmer has taught and worked at various universities and educational institutions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He is certified in SCTi-MAP assessment and coaching and collaborates with Cook-Greuter & Partners.
Corporate mandates of Dr. phil. Peter Widmer (among others)
Vita
Experienced seminar leader, Zen teacher (Sensei), coach, and philosopher specializing in integral development, meditation, leadership coaching, and mindful self-development. Over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and organizations in consciousness development, leadership, ethics, and personal transformation. Professional Experience Managing Director Zen Integral & Mindful Self-Development · Self-employed February 2005 – Present Leadership and development of seminars, retreats, and coaching programs Individual and executive coaching Focus on meditation, integral development, mindfulness, and personal growth Design and facilitation of educational and transformational programs Seminar Leader Lassalle-Haus April 1998 – June 2025 Delivery of educational seminars and meditation courses Leadership of retreats and continuing education programs Teaching Zen practice, mindfulness, and ethical leadership Work with individuals, groups, and executives Seminar Leader & Coach Lassalle Institute – Zen · Ethics · Leadership 2008 – July 2012 Seminars, lectures, and in-house trainings Executive and team coaching Integration of Zen practice, ethics, and leadership development Design of applied personal and organizational development programs Research Assistant MBA University of Potsdam January 2003 – January 2005 Academic research and teaching support Assistance in research and educational projects Work in philosophy, ethics, and leadership-related studies Education University of Basel Doctor of Philosophy (Dr. phil.) Philosophy and Law Core Competencies Educational seminar facilitation Meditation and Zen practice Executive and leadership coaching Mindfulness-based development Personal development and transformation Ethics and leadership studies Coaching of executives and organizations Areas of Focus Zen practice and meditation Integral development frameworks Mindfulness-based leadership Personal and organizational transformation Ethics and consciousness development Seminars, retreats, and lectures
Selected Books
Achtsame Selbstentwicklung. Perspektiven, die alles verändern, Tredition, 2023. Den Herz-Geist entfalten. Zen-Gedichte für Meditation und Alltag, Patmos, 2025.