India Retreat 2023
In Hommage to Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi
The Search
John David commenting about Bhagavan’s Teachings on Surrender
People come here and ask how the Self is to be Realised. They are told something and they go away contented for the time being. As far as I know, there cannot be anything to form the subject-matter of Realisation. The Self is always in Realisation. The Sun cannot know darkness.
There is nothing besides the Self to Realise the Self. There are not two Selves, so that they may Realise each other. So, who is to Realise what? If everything (including the renouncer foremost) is abandoned, the Self stands Revealed. But people will not understand this and want to ‘Realise the Self’. What can I do? How to Realise that alone which is Real? Can you impart reality to Reality? Is it not ridiculous? All that is possible to do is to Unrealise the not-Self. Then the Self alone remains.
Silence, Love and Beauty
Kirtan!
Meeting Masters
Upcoming Events
Vipassana Island Retreat
at Open Sky House Hitdorf
10 – 12 February
at Open Sky Villa Denia, Spain
11 – 13 November
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.
Free Volunteer Week
at Open Sky House Hitdorf
13 – 19 February
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.
Meditation Weekend
at Open Sky House Hitdorf
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.
Easter Retreat
at Open Sky House Hitdorf
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.
Whitsun Retreat
at Open Sky Villa Spain
26 May – 4 June
If we can accept whatever is happening, we can begin to see Paradise in every-day life.
– John David –
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.
Vipassana Island Retreat
at Open Sky House Hitdorf
10 – 12 February
at Open Sky Villa Denia, Spain
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.
Free Volunteer Week
at Open Sky House Hitdorf
13 – 19 February
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.
Meditation Weekend
at Open Sky House Hitdorf
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.
Easter Retreat
at Open Sky House Hitdorf
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. Whitsun Retreat
at Open Sky Villa Spain
26 May – 4 June
If we can accept whatever is happening, we can begin to see Paradise in every-day life.
– John David –
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.