3 days of meditation and self-exploration near Cologne, Germany

Meditation & self-exploration
November 14 - 16

Experience a unique self-inquiry weekend at the Open Sky House near Cologne. This retreat offers you a deep insight into the practice of self-inquiry, inspired by the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi.

The days begin with morning yoga and meditation, followed by exercises in which you will learn the practice of self-inquiry and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and the nature of life. This powerful, millennia-old tool helps you to question the illusory 'I' - the cause of all our problems - and get to the core of your being, where you will find inner peace, love and clarity.

You can then apply the practice of self-exploration in your everyday life. It supports you in freeing yourself from conditioning and connecting deeply with your Self.

The weekend also includes mantra chanting with live music, reflection sessions and a movie about the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi.

Arrival: Friday 6 pm
Start: Friday 7 pm
End: Sunday 6 pm
(those who wish can stay for dinner)

Prices:
280€ incl. accommodation in a shared room and vegan meals
220€ reduction
190€ students under 27 years

Single room available for an extra charge.

"The most important question you can ever ask yourself is: 'Who am I?' Until that question is answered by direct experience, you will always hunger for the answer."
- John David -

Comfortable multi-bed rooms in the Open Sky House. Single and double rooms are available for an extra charge.

The idyllic courtyard with its large, old walnut tree, the soothing sound of the fountain and a choir of singing birds offers a space to breathe, relax and simply be. The numerous works of art in the house are a delight: paintings, sculptures and photographs created by artists from a space of inner stillness.

Full board with vegetarian dishes. We value organic food, have our own honey from the local bee colony and cook fresh every day with a good portion of love.

As an option, we naturally take vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free preferences and any allergies into consideration.

Schedule & Program - Meditation and self-exploration in the Open Sky House
The retreat takes place on a weekend in the Open Sky House near Cologne.
Arrival is on Friday around 18:00, start at around 19:00. The retreat ends on Sunday around 19:00.

Friday
Arrival from 18:00
19:00 Welcome & introduction to the house
Dinner together
Silent meditation & mantra chanting to arrive

Saturday
07:30 Yoga & morning meditation
09:00 Breakfast, followed by morning round & self-exploration exercises
12:30 Lunch, break & time for silence/nature
15:00 Workshop or Satsang ("Who am I?", consciousness, identification)
17:30 Evening meditation & mantra chanting
18:30 Dinner
20:00 Evening program (e.g. film, music, exchange)

Sunday
Program similar to Saturday morning
Afternoon: Final round & integration
End approx. 19:00