For more than a year we have been intensely occupied with publishing and promoting the Aham Sphurana book with Sri Ramana Maharshi`s profound teachings and a new glimpse of his personal day-to-day life at fifty-six, in his middle age.
We were very happy and excited to bring this new jewel to Arunachala in January and from there we brought back a wide selection of books about Bhagavan, many of which are not available in the West. Have a closer look at these books at the Open Sky Press Website and pick your choice!
Special Offer on our Selection of Books on Sri Ramana – until 10th of March
Coupon Code: RAMANA999
VERNISSAGE
26th March • 11 – 15h
We cherish Creativity and Artistic Expression from a Space of Silence which can touch you deeply. We cordially invite you this new fantastic exhibition. The Vernissage will be on Sunday, 26th March. At 12 noon the exhibition will be opened by galerist Sandra Wenderhold and curator John David. The artists will be present and look forward to meeting you and answering your questions.
Two of our new artists depict wonders of the earth in original ways you might never have seen before: unknown, majestic, raw and powerful landscape formations. The photographer Bernhard Edmaier travels to remote places where he captures stunning aerial photos from a helicopter. The painter Carsten Westphal journeys deeply into deserts where the all-pervading silence and vastness inspires his creations.
Both artists immerse themselves completely in nature. As a result its hard to even tell the difference between the photos and paintings. It opens up the feeling that these expressions do not come only from the personal, but from a deeper place which is intrinsically the same source as from which those landscapes themselves were created.
First Photo of Earth taken on the Apollo Moon Mission in 1968
Carsten Westphal • Fancher Brinkmann • Bernhard Edmaier • Christoph Jakob
Carsten Westphal
Painting
Ancient Power of the Desert
Fancher Brinkmann
Painting
Shining Colour Bodys
Bernhard Edmaier
Photography
Breathtaking Air Photos
Christoph Jakobs
Sculpture
Contrasts with tension
We Look Forward to Seeing You!
SPRING EDITION
Deliciously Creamy, Smooth with a Lovely Sweetness. Distinctive Avocado Aroma.
Join this beautiful 9-day retreat with John David which offers you a glimpse of what you truly are. Become still, clarify your mind and connect to your Heart. The Beauty and the Loving Energy Field of the Open Sky Villa support you on your inner journey.
If we can accept whatever is happening,
we can begin to see Paradise in every-day life.
– John David –
The New Open Sky Villa is a place for living together in a new conscious way, bringing more peace and harmony into our lives and the world. The Spring Season is starting, the sun is sneaking out and temperatures are rising. We are preparing for upcoming retreats and weekends with John David.
If you like to benefit from the silent and vibrant energy of this beautiful place, connect to a conscious community and explore another way of living – you are welcome to join as a volunteer. At the moment we are busy all around the property: in the garden, the kitchen, the guesthouse and on the construction site.
Joining in as a volunteer is a great opportunity to contribute with any skills and interests you have. This will give you a taste of a deeper connected way of living in a calm and beautiful atmosphere.
10 – 12 March
Silence is the Language of the Heart
A shortened and intensified way of a classic Vipassana Course. Spend a whole weekend with yourself, sitting in silence in the supportive energy of a meditating group, the Open Sky House Community and John David who has been guiding people into their hearts and essence for 25 years.
17 – 19 March
To understand the Miracle of Life, the mind must be very quiet.
In this weekend members of the Community will introduce you to a variety of still and active meditation practices. In Satsang with John David you can ask questions and share your experiences. This gives you the opportunity to find the right practices for you which you can bring into your every day life.
20 – 26 March
Get a Taste of Living in Spiritual Community
Join the flow of the community and take the chance and discover how spirituality can be lived in everyday life. Come one week for free as a volunteer, meet like-hearted people and John David, the spiritual teacher of the Open Sky House Community. Take part in the daily activities and meditations and the evening program.
6 – 10 April
Your Heart can open and you can rest in your Being
Step away from your daily life and stories and realize you are already home, already Free. John David’s message is not only in his words but also in his strong and loving Energy and Presence. Daily Satsang with John David, Mantra singing with live music, Meditation, Heart Dance, Yoga and walks at the banks of the river Rhine.10 – 12 March
Silence is the Language of the Heart
A shortened and intensified way of a classic Vipassana Course. Spend a whole weekend with yourself, sitting in silence in the supportive energy of a meditating group, the Open Sky House Community and John David who has been guiding people into their hearts and essence for 25 years.
17 – 19 March
To understand the Miracle of Life, the mind must be very quiet.
In this weekend members of the Community will introduce you to a variety of still and active meditation practices. In Satsang with John David you can ask questions and share your experiences. This gives you the opportunity to find the right practices for you which you can bring into your every day life.
20 – 26 March
Get a Taste of Living in Spiritual Community
Join the flow of the community and take the chance and discover how spirituality can be lived in everyday life. Come one week for free as a volunteer, meet like-hearted people and John David, the spiritual teacher of the Open Sky House Community. Take part in the daily activities and meditations and the evening program.
6 – 10 April
Your Heart can open and you can rest in your Being
Step away from your daily life and stories and realize you are already home, already Free. John David’s message is not only in his words but also in his strong and loving Energy and Presence. Daily Satsang with John David, Mantra singing with live music, Meditation, Heart Dance, Yoga and walks at the banks of the river Rhine.