Asaf Federman

Asaf Federman was invited to teach by the dharma teacher Christopher Titmuss in 2018. He began to offer Insight Dialogue in 2022. His meditation practice started in 1998 at the Vipassana Institute of S.N. Goenka and developed in retreats and courses with various teachers including Christopher Titmuss, Stephen Bachelor, Stephen Fulder, Thich Naht Hanh, Joseph Goldstein, and Ajhan Sucitto. Asaf considers the study of original Buddhist texts an important part of the path. He is the author of three books in Hebrew and several academic articles.  He offers teaching in Haifa, Israel and online. He works as a psychotherapist. Since 2013, he has trained others to teach MBSR and MBCT, following his mindfulness training at Bangor University. For local practice groups, courses, and writing, please see Asaf’s website, https://mindfulness.co.il.

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Upcoming Programs by Asaf Federman

Sources of Joy and Sources of Sorrow

Also With Gregory Kramer, Nolitha Tsengiwe and Riët Aarsse

May 13 - 19, 2026

In times of global turmoil, how do we cultivate joy, wisdom, and inner balance? How do we meet the sorrows of the world without being overwhelmed? This six-day retreat invites us to explore how joy and sorrow arise in the body-heart-mind—both in silence and in relational contact with others. Drawing on the Buddha's teachings, we […]