I am Raffaello Palandri, a Buddhist Tantra Priest and gifted AuDHD polymath, structurally incapable of shallow thought, spiritual theatre, or intellectual obedience.

My work spans AI and ML architecture, strategy, and organisational change, where I design systems, build AI systems and algorithms, reshape decision-making, and dismantle dysfunctional processes, drawing on more than 25 years of international practice across cultures, industries, and scales.

I have provided coaching and consulting services to various governments, companies, and individuals. I have managed, tutored, and coached large groups of people in complex projects and environments throughout my professional career.

I lead an online Sangha, a welcoming community open to anyone with a non-judgmental mind, an open heart, and a receptive soul. Our Sangha serves as a sanctuary for personal growth, spiritual exploration, and the exchange of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Originally from Florence, Italy, I am currently residing in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany. I have lived and worked in several European countries, including England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, and France.

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BUSINESS-RELATED EXPERIENCE

I specialise in AI & ML Architecture Management and Design, Strategy & Quality Management, Transformation Lead, Strategy, and Change Management. Over the years, I have worked with startups, small and medium enterprises, corporations, and governments.

I possess extensive knowledge of international quality standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 12207, ISO 14001, ISO 20121, ISO 22301, ISO 26000, ISO 27000, ISO 31000, and IATF 16949.

I have a good command of various business and team management technologies such as 8D, FME(C)A, Six Sigma, ITIL, PRINCE2, Ishikawa, 5W-2H, and Lean Technologies, which I coach and consult on both businesses and teams.

I have gained good professional experience in developing AI algorithms, ML, Mathematical and Statistical development of Linguistic Models and Algorithms, and Big Data Analytics.

Additionally, I am an expert in Public Speaking techniques and in Team building, Team Management, and Corporate/Business Communication Strategies.

I have deep experience in successfully supporting teams in every size of businesses, from startups to corporations, designing the adoption, the transition, and the use of Agile, Scrum, and SAFe. I am also an expert in scaling these frameworks into Kanban, LeSS, Nexus, XP, Disciplined Agile, and Scrum@Scale.

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ACADEMIC SEMINARS

In 2021, I held a Seminar at Amity University – India, School of Communication – “A new model in Business Coaching and Consulting”

In 1997, I held a Seminar at the University of Rome La Sapienza, Faculty of Physics – “Mathematical and Statistical Algorithms Used in Search Engines ”

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MMQG as a holistic practice

I am also the founder of  MMQG Kizendo, the physical part of my coaching method. Since 1995, this holistic practice has helped more than 300 people worldwide.
MMQG Kizendo holistically uses Meditation, Mindfulness, and Qi Gong to help you live a healthier, wealthier, and happier personal and professional life.

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MY BOOKS

I have authored five books to date.

In 1999 I wrote a book titled “Small Dictionary of Daily IT – Piccolo Dizionario di Informatica Quotidiana“, published by EdUP.

My second book, Free to Achieve (2019), introduces the seven basic steps of my Coaching Method. The book is the first of a series that guides individuals into a deeper understanding of who they are, what they want, and why they do things the way they do. This understanding sets them free to achieve their life purpose.

365 (plus 1) Seeds For Thought (2021) is a collection of my thoughts from a year, which enables individuals to start their journey towards self-understanding, finding their purpose, and living the life they desire and deserve.

In 2025, I authored the two volumes of The Stoic Buddha. The two volumes are the first of a series called Knowledge for Wisdom, a series that will offer the readers key knowledge elements to let them grow their awareness, understanding, and wisdom. The Stoic Buddha (Vol.1 & 2) blends Buddhist and Stoic philosophy into a profound yet practical guide for living with wisdom, virtue, and tranquillity in the modern world. Volume 1 lays the foundation for self-discovery, relationships, and ethical living, while Volume 2 explores deeper challenges—stress, growth, money, and inclusivity—guiding readers toward lasting transformation.

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BUDDHISM and Sangha

I am an ordained Buddhist Priest (a ngakpa / སྔགས་པ), living as a Layperson. I was taught in the lineage of Gyurme Döndrup Wangyal (འགྱུར་མེད་དོན་གྲུབ་དབང་རྒྱལ).

My Ordained name is: Sri Raffaello Lobsang Palandri.

As an ordained Priest, I can:

• Conduct rituals, rites, and ceremonies (weddings, funerals, memorial services, blessings, exorcisms).
• Perform Puja (Offerings), involving physical offerings, visualisations, and chanting.
• Engage in Sadhana Practice: complex meditative practices involving visualisation of deities, mantra recitation, mudras, and the generation of the deity’s qualities within oneself.
• Engage in Chöd Practice: A powerful and often intense practice of “cutting through” ego-clinging by offering one’s body and merit.
• Phowa (Transference of Consciousness): Performing rituals to assist the deceased in the process of dying and rebirth.
• Drupchen (Great Accomplishment Ceremony): Participating in or leading extended group retreats focused on a specific deity practice to accumulate powerful blessings and attainments.
• Healing Rituals: Performing practices to alleviate physical, mental, and spiritual suffering.
• Protection Rituals: Engaging in practices to dispel negative energies and obstacles.
• Teach the Dharma, lead Study Groups and provide Spiritual Guidance.
• Administer and actively lead temples and Sanghas.
• Working with Energy and Body: practicing Tsa-Lung / རྩ་རླུང་ (yogic exercises and breathwork to purify and harmonize the subtle energy channels (རྩ་ / tsa) and vital winds (རླུང / lung) within the body), Tummo / གཏུམ་མོ་ (generating inner heat through specific breathing and visualization techniques), and Mi Lam Kyi Naljor / རྨི་ལམ་གྱི་རྣལ་འབྱོར་ (yoga practices to cultivate awareness within dreams to accelerate spiritual progress).
• I can marry and I am not bound to celibate and monastic practices and rules.

I follow both the Vajrayana Buddhism, in the Gelug tradition of Tantric Buddhism (as taught by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama) and the Thiền Buddhism (a form of Vietnamese Chan / Zen Buddhism) in the Plum Village (by Thich Nhat Hanh) tradition.

I coordinate the Nuremberg Holistic Sangha, providing Buddhist teachings to the participants in 4 different languages.

Together, we practice, learn, and share Buddhism, embracing its teachings of mindfulness, compassion, and the path to inner peace. In addition, we delve into the profound insights of Stoicism, exploring how its principles of resilience, virtue, and acceptance can guide us in facing life’s challenges with grace. Tantra provides us with tools to cultivate awareness and deepen our connection to ourselves and others, while Taoism inspires us to flow harmoniously with the rhythms of life and nature.

Our community fosters open dialogue and encourages members to share their perspectives and experiences, enriching our collective understanding. Whether through meditation sessions, philosophical discussions, or the study of sacred texts, we create a space where every individual can embark on their unique journey of self-discovery and holistic well-being.

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MARTIAL ARTS & HOLISTIC PRACTICE

I specialise in and teach Neijia 内家 – Internal Martial Arts (Tai chi chuan – 太極拳, Xingyiquan – 形意拳, and Baguazhang – 八卦掌), Chin Na, and Self Defence.

I also teach Yoga, in the tradition of Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Yin Yoga. I use Seated Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Seniors, Yoga for Generous & Overweight Bodies, and Corporate Yoga / Business Yoga in my job with customers and employers.

As I’m passionate about helping people unlock their full potential for vibrant health, well-being, and a balanced lifestyle, I practice and teach in both private and professional environments Traditional Chinese Mind and Body Exercises (TCMBE), a powerful approach that combines ancient wisdom with practical tools. These exercises, like 太極拳 – Tai Chi Chuan and 氣功 – Qigong (especially the 八段錦 – Ba Duan Jin and the 易筋經 – Yi Jin Jing sequences), have been honed for millennia to cultivate inner peace, strengthen the body and mind connection, and enhance overall well-being.

In all my teaching practice, I put extreme attention on focusing on inclusivity for people with specific body, mind, and health conditions.

In addition to these practices, I have experience with Thekkan Kalaripayattu (a Southern Indian Martial Art), Suntukan, Arnis/Kali (FMA, Filipino Martial Arts), Jujutsu 柔術, Wado-Ryu Karate 和道流 空手, Aiki-jūjutsu 合気柔術 (Japanese Martial Arts).

Until I was 35 – when I stopped practising competitive martial arts – I fought in Kyokushin – 極真, Sanda / Sanshou – 散打 / 散手, and Jūjutsu – 柔術 full contact tournaments.

I have been studying WingTsun following its understanding from the late GM Keith R. Kernspecht, with a particular interest in the awareness, development, and use of internal energy. This journey deepened my knowledge of the art’s subtleties and its profound connection between mind, body, and energy flow.

Beyond martial arts and yoga, I am a Reiki Master and an Energy Healer who also teaches and uses Pranayama.

I practice and teach Holistic Tantra as aspiritual healing tool.

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EXPERTISE & KNOWLEDGE

In my consulting and coaching practice, I often utilise the following techniques that I am an expert, teacher, or certified in:

• Emotional Intelligence Coaching
• EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Tapping
• TFT (Thought Field Therapy) Tapping
• SEE Learning
• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Cognitive Behavioral Life Coaching
• REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) Mindset Life Coaching
• Guided Meditation – sitting or walking
• Mindfulness
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
• NLP Coaching
• Life Coaching
• Strategic Life Coaching
• Professional Life Coaching PCELC
• Health and Nutrition Life Coaching
• Hypnotherapy & Regression
• Spiritual Coaching
• Qi Healing
• Energy Healing
• Chakra Healing

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HOBBIES AND STUDIES

In my free time, I enjoy practising calligraphy and handwriting, repairing mechanical watches, and collecting and sometimes making film cameras.
I also find relaxation in complex activities such as solving calculus, chemistry, and physics problems, working on data clusters to find unexpected correlations, and designing algorithms.

I hold a BA in Languages, Linguistics, and IT from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, with full honours. My final thesis focused on the development of a mathematical/statistical method to detect bias in speech, which can be transformed into an AI/ML model quite efficiently.

I am highly interested in the intersections of neuroscience, philosophy, sociology, politics, and language when it comes to language learning, knowledge acquisition, and speaking patterns.

For intellectual stimulation, I read and research topics like esoterism, gnosticism, alchemy, mysticism, and their declensions into practice, rituals, and beliefs.

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CAUSES I SUPPORT

Finally, I am a Profoundly Gifted AuDHD person.

I live with life-threatening allergies to most medicines and nutrients. When I come in contact with the substances I am allergic to, I have Anaphylactic, SJS – Steven-Johnson Syndrome, and TEN – Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis reactions.

I obviously care deeply about supporting Giftedness, ADHD, Autism, and extremely severe allergic reactions (specifically SJS – Steven-Johnson Syndrome and TEN – Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis) due to my personal and professional condition and experiences.

I am and have always been a supporter of sustainability, a fair economy without the excesses of capitalism, environmental protection, inclusion, and civil rights.

I am an ally of the LGBTQI+ community.

In my life and on this blog, racism, discrimination, and hate have no place.

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Trivia

Over several years, I’ve consistently taken various personality assessments.

While research suggests personality clusters can evolve in several people, my results have remained remarkably stable. Specifically, my MBTI and Jungian classifications have shown no significant variation throughout my life.

INTJ-A

My Myers-Briggs Character is INTJ-A, so I am Introverted (I), Intuitive (N), Thinking (T), and Judging (J) – (A) Assertive Architect. This combination is called The Architect.
Approximately only 2-4% of the general population are INTJ.

The INTJs are Confident Strategists and are known for their strategic thinking, independent nature, and unwavering confidence. They possess a unique blend of intellect, vision, and determination.

Here’s a look at their key characteristics:

• Strategic Thinking:
  • INTJ-As excel at long-term planning and problem-solving. They can analyze complex situations, identify patterns, and develop innovative solutions.
• Independent and Decisive:
  • They are highly self-reliant and trust their own judgment. They are not easily swayed by external pressures and are decisive in their actions.
• Visionary:
  • INTJ-As have a strong sense of vision and can see possibilities that others miss. They are driven to bring their ideas to fruition and make a lasting impact.
• Confident and Assertive:
  • The “-A” designation indicates an assertive variant. They are confident in their abilities and are not afraid to express their opinions. They tend to be more comfortable taking charge.
• Analytical and Logical:
  • They approach problems with a logical and analytical mindset, relying on facts and evidence to guide their decisions.
• Driven and Goal-Oriented:
  • INTJ-As are highly motivated and have a strong drive to achieve their goals. They are persistent and disciplined, willing to put in the hard work necessary to succeed.
• Intellectual Curiosity:
  • They enjoy learning and expanding their knowledge. They are often very well read and informed on many subjects.

The INTJ-A personality type brings a powerful combination of intellect, confidence, and determination to the world. They are the strategic thinkers, the innovators, and the leaders who drive progress and create lasting change.

They are motivated from within, and their inspiration to act is based on confidence in their rationality. INTJs are reserved and often detached in social situations, as they prioritise logic and efficiency over petty chatting and trivial emotions.

The Sage

My Jungian Archetype is the Sage.

The Sage stands as a beacon of clarity and understanding. They are driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a deep desire to share their insights with the world.

Here’s a glimpse into what defines the Sage:

• Wisdom:
  • Sages possess a profound understanding of the world, gained through diligent study and introspection. They see patterns and connections that others may miss, offering valuable perspectives on complex issues.
• Knowledge:
  • They are lifelong learners, constantly seeking to expand their knowledge base. Their expertise often spans a wide range of subjects, making them invaluable resources for information and guidance.
• Objectivity:
  • Sages strive for unbiased perspectives, valuing truth above all else. They approach situations with a calm and rational mind, seeking to understand all sides of an issue.
• Mentorship:
  • They are natural mentors, eager to share their knowledge and guide others on their own paths to enlightenment. Their patience and clarity make them excellent teachers and advisors.
• Insightfulness:
  • They have a strong ability to look into situations and to understand the underlying truths of those situations. They can offer valuable insights, and help others to understand things that they may have otherwise missed.
• Clarity:
  • Sages can bring clarity to complex situations. They can take complicated information and break it down into easy-to-understand concepts.

The Sage archetype reminds us of the importance of seeking truth, valuing knowledge, and sharing wisdom. They are the thinkers, the educators, and the guides who help us navigate the complexities of life.

Big Five

I have also taken the Big Five test, with the following assessment:

Neuroticism 50%

Neuroticism refers to the tendency to experience negative feelings.

My score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that I am exceptionally calm, composed, and unflappable. I am usually more introspective than others, which helps me to examine and understand my behaviours, feelings, and thoughts. I do not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful, fearful, or difficult to deal with.

Extraversion 49%

Extraversion is marked by pronounced engagement with the external world.

My score on Extraversion is low, indicating I am introverted, reserved, and quiet. I do enjoy very much silence, solitude, and solitary activities.

Openness To Experience 73%

Openness to Experience describes a dimension of cognitive style that distinguishes imaginative, creative people from down-to-earth, conventional people.

My score on Openness to Experience is high, indicating that I enjoy novelty, variety, and change. I am curious, imaginative, and creative. This also shows how I have broad interests. I enjoy solving problems with new methods and find it easy to think about things in different ways. Being open to new ideas helps me to adjust easily to change.

Agreeableness 51%

Agreeableness reflects individual differences in concern with cooperation and social harmony. Agreeable individuals value getting along with others.

My score on Agreeableness is low, indicating that I actively avoid the pitfalls of comparing myself to others or caring about what others think of me. People may see me as tough, critical, and uncompromising.

Conscientiousness 71%

Conscientiousness concerns how we control, regulate, and direct our impulses.

My score onConscientiousness is low, clearly indicating that I like to live for the moment, here and now, and do what seems appropriate now. My work tends to be individual and not organised by others.

IQ Value

Starting from my formal identification as extremely gifted at the age of four, I have undergone multiple IQ assessments.

My adult scores have demonstrated a stable range, consistently fluctuating between 183 and 189  in tests with a standard deviation of 15 (e.g., WAIS, Stanford–Binet 5), a value of 192 in tests with a standard deviation of 16 (e.g., Stanford–Binet IV and CTMM), and a value of in 239 tests with a standard deviation of 24 (e.g., Cattell III-B).

Let’s keep the mean value, 186 / sd15.

It means, practically, that I am in the 99.999999506 percentile, or, alternatively, that just one person out of 202496482 has an IQ equal to or higher than mine. Or, we can also say that there are just 40 people on this planet with the same or a higher IQ value.

Is knowing all of that really useful? That’s another story …