Studied religious education in Munich and ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue in Dublin (ISE, Trinity College), doctorate in religious studies at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Work in pastoral care as a Catholic religion teacher, chaplain abroad in Dublin (1999-2002) and parish worker. Several study visits to South Korea, where he also practiced Són (Zen)-Buddhism and contemplation. Activity and research in interreligious dialogue, with special emphasis on Buddhist- Christian dialogue, Islamic-Christian dialogue, and interreligious learning processes. Secretary of the European Network of Buddhist Christian Studies, member of the DVRW, Researchfellow 2005 of the Korea Foundation.