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Jhana Meditation for Beginners
The course will start this Saturday at 10am. It will be in studio R at CCB studios. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/rFovxE7eG7HV6uB46](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rFovxE7eG7HV6uB46). Buzz for CCB studios and then walk through to the second courtyard. We will try to start right around 10. There will be tea available.
Please dress in comfortable clothes, maybe wearing a few layers. Theres some blankets, yoga mats, cushions and chairs in the room that you can use.
The plan will be for us to do some small discussions at the top and then start discussing theory before doing some meditations of increasing length and then closing with some time for Q & A. We will take a short break in the middle as well. The plan is to go from 10-12 roughly but we may end a little closer to 11:30 depending.
This week will function primarily as a simple introduction to meditation and some topics in the space but we will also discuss what the Jhanas are.
Looking forward! Any questions please just message me.
Ballettfotografie-Workshop: Samstag, 11.04.2026 | 12-15 Uhr
Tauche ein in die Welt der Ballettfotografie: Gemeinsam mit Lolita und Denys entsteht ein Foto-Workshop, der die direkte Begegnung und fotografische Zusammenarbeit mit einem Tanz-Duo in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Im Fokus stehen ausdrucksstarke Motive einzeln und zu zweit sowie Einblicke in den Berufsalltag von professionellen Bühnentänzerinnen und -tänzern. Bei diesem Workshop arbeiten wir mit einer Auswahl verschiedener Kostüme.
**Was dich erwartet**
Bei diesem Workshop habt ihr die Gelegenheit, das Gelernte direkt auszuprobieren, Fotos zu machen und Feedback zu bekommen. Inhalte auf die wir uns konzentrieren, sind:
* Grundlagen und Feinheiten der klassischen und modernen Balletttechnik – verständlich erklärt und aus fotografischer Perspektive gedacht
* Zusammenarbeit mit Tänzerinnen und Tänzern: Was du im Umgang mit Profis wie Lolita und Denys wissen musst
* Fototechniken und Perspektiven speziell für die Inszenierung von professionellem Ballett
* Kreativität und Moderne trifft Ballett: 3h bieten viel Raum für Abwechslung - ob Kostümwechsel, anderes Licht oder eigene Ideen, hier seid auch ihr gefragt! :)
**Über Lolita und Denys**
Lolita und Denys sind staatlich ausgebildete und geprüfte Balletttänzer. Beide absolvierten ihre Ausbildung an der Staatlichen Ballettschule Berlin und sind seit mehreren Jahren an der Musikalischen Komödie der Oper Leipzig engagiert. Neben ihrer fundierten klassischen Ballettausbildung verfügen sie über ein breites Repertoire und sind ebenso im modernen sowie zeitgenössischen Tanz vielseitig versiert.
Seit nunmehr fast neun Jahren widmen sie sich zudem intensiv der Tanzfotografie und standen unzählige Male für Foto- und Videoaufnahmen verschiedenster Art vor der Kamera. Die gemeinsame Reise in die Welt der Tanzfotografie begann 2018 zusammen mit Carolin. Seither verbindet sie eine enge und kreative Zusammenarbeit, die sie mit großer Leidenschaft fortführen.
**Die Location**
Das Reel2Reel Studio in Berlin-Reinickendorf bietet uns einen kreativen Raum mit vielen verschiedenen Möglichkeiten der Lichtsetzung - ob Tageslicht oder künstlichem Dauerlicht und auf Wunsch auch in Farbe. Hier können wir uns in jedem Fall gemeinsam austoben.
Kaffee und Tee ist inklusive.
Das Studio ist mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln über S Wilhelmsruh (S1, S8) über U Residenzstraße (U8) oder mit dem 122er Bus über Kopenhagener Str./ Flottenstr. gut zu erreichen.
**Was sonst noch wichtig ist**
* Dauer: 3 Stunden
* Ort: Reel2Reel Studio - Flottenstr. 50-53, 13407 Berlin-Reinickendorf
* Datum und Uhrzeit: Samstag 11\.04\.2026 \| 12\-15 Uhr
* Models: Lolita + Denys
* Preis: 150€ >>> **Gebührenfrei buchbar [hier](https://payhip.com/b/ARr0u)**
* Max. Anzahl Teilnehmer:innen: 10
Ideal für Fotograf:innen mit Interesse an Bewegung, Ästhetik und Kunst. Vorkenntnisse sind kein Muss.
Trotz Kulanz kann der Buchungspreis unter Angaben von Gründen nur bis spätestens zwei Wochen vor dem Event erstattet werden. Hintergrund sind entstehende Kosten und Planungssicherheit für unsere Tänzer:innen sowie die Location.
**Was Du mitbringen solltest:**
* Kamera + Objektiv für Tageslicht/Indoor Fotografie
* Kamera mit Highspeed Serienfunktion (empfohlen)
* lichtstarkes Objektiv und guter Autofokus von Vorteil
*Fotos:Carolin Thiergart + Kate von @berlininpixeln (Instagram) beim Workshop mit Sigma Deutschland am 23.08.2025*
Meditation in the park #3
We’re gathering for a simple, grounded meditation session outdoors.
Format
• 20 min Metta (loving-kindness)
• 20 min Samatha (calm concentration)
• 20 min Body scan
• Tea break & conversation
• Light qi gong
We sit together, then slow down with tea, and talk about what’s actually happening in practice — no performance, no pressure.
This is not a guided workshop or a class. Just people practicing together.
Bring
• Something to sit on
• A cup (if you want tea)
• Warm and cozy clothes
Come as you are — beginners and experienced practitioners both welcome.
Signs & Synchronicity 💫 A Shamanic Exploration
**The (spiritual) world is constantly sending us signs, yet in our everyday consciousness we are often completely oblivious to them. How can we become more aware of these signs and interpret them for ourselves?**
Perhaps you have heard of someone who has lost a loved one and asked for **a sign from the afterlife**. There are countless accounts of such signs appearing shortly afterwards. But we can also ask our spirit guides, or the universe in general, for signs to guide us on matters where we currently lack clarity (like a tarot reading).
On this afternoon, we will focus on this very topic.
* To begin with, we will meet in a safe space and **embark on shamanic journeys** – without any substances, guided by the rhythm of the shamanic drum. You can ask the spiritual world specific questions and seek impulses or guidance.
* **Afterwards, we will go outside together.** On a mindful walk, we will turn our gaze outwards and begin to discover signs in our surroundings, connecting them with our inner impressions.
A peaceful, inspiring afternoon bridging the inner and outer worlds. **For anyone wishing to deepen their perception and discover new ways to access their own intuition.**
The event is led by Isabel, a shamanic practitioner. She herself has taken out a subscription to playing cards as a sign from her spirit guides and finds cards on the street approximately every two weeks (readable like tarot cards).
**💌 RSVP on Meetup does not secure your seat!**
**Please register via Whatsapp/Telegram: +49 (0) 1573 72 48 15 7**
or Email: [wildandsilent.berlin@gmail.com](http://wildandsilent.berlin@gmail.com%2A%2A/)
**📍 Location: Samariter Kiez (you will receive the address after registration)**
**💫 Energy Exchange: €30**
**⏰ Doors open 1:45 PM. We will start in time.**
Mantra Concert by Sri & Band
Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of mantras with Sri & Band, where music and spirituality meet in perfect harmony.
This Mantra session uses the power of supportive words to redesign the architecture of your mind, let go of limiting beliefs about yourself, and become aligned with your heart. When your inner critic is overreacting and you have lost touch with who you truly are, this chanting session will guide you back to yourself. With each mantra as your anchor, you’ll plant new seeds in the garden of your mind, take agency of your internal world, and feel the immediate enlivening effects. You dont need previous experience in Singing/Chanting. You can listen to Sri´s music here https://shorturl.at/laIwU
🌸cherry blossom festival@Gärten der Welt🌸「世界の庭園」の桜祭り🌸
This is a 4 phase event. You can join at any time.
1.) 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.: Gathering at the meeting spot.
2.) 12:30 - 01:30 p.m: Using public transport together to Gärten der Welt.
3.) 01:30 - 05:00 p.m: Exploring Gärten der Welt.
4.) 06:30 - 09:00 p.m: Dinner at Kan'Koa (optional).
This is the 18th cherry blossom festival and 23rd anniversary at Gärten der Welt.
**Highlights:** cosplay event, music and dance performances, food stalls and much more!
💡\*\*Please buy the normal ticket (9 €) in advance to avoid the long queue at the main entrance. If you buy the the ticket on the day of the event the price will be raised to 12 €!\*\*💡
**How to buy the correct ticket:**
[https://gruen-berlin.ticketfritz.de/en/Shop/Index/tageskarten-gaerten-der-welt-sommer/44086](https://gruen-berlin.ticketfritz.de/en/Shop/Index/tageskarten-gaerten-der-welt-sommer/44086)
**More info and full programm here:**
[https://www.gaertenderwelt.de/events/veranstaltungen/detail/2026-04-11_1000/kirschbluetenfest-2026/](https://www.gaertenderwelt.de/events/veranstaltungen/detail/2026-04-11_1000/kirschbluetenfest-2026/)
**1.) How to the find the FOODFACTORY Cube Berlin (Effe&Gold):**
Washingtonpl. 3, 10557 Berlin
https://g.page/foodfactorycubeberlin?share
Our meeting spot is inside right next to Effe&Gold. Frome there we go to the Gärten der Welt.
**2.) Going to Gärten der Welt:**
We'll use public transport to get to this place. If you live in the east, you can join us directly in the garden.
**3.) Exploring Gärten der Welt:**
The Hanami will be held near the Japanese and Korean garden.
We will watch some of dance performances such as traditional chinese dragon dance.
**4.) How to the find the Kan'Koa restaurant:**
Oranienburger Str. 17, 10178 Berlin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DL5ifV3XzDSkJeAq6
This Asian restaurant has a cozy atmosphere which gives the opportunity to have meaningful conversations.
They offer a good mix of Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. I would recommend this to vegetarians as well as vegans.
*Who is this meetup for:*
1\. Asians who want to practice German and/or English\.
2\. German speaking individuals who are studying \(preferably\) Japanese\, Korean\, Mandarin or Cantonese\.
3\. Anyone who is interested in cultural exchange and wants to socialize\.
*What you can expect:*
1\. A professionally organized meetup that can adapt to any changes given the current situation\.
2\. A Walk & Talk to break the ice\.
3\. A collaborating venue where you can further socialize with other members\.
***
Whenever you attend a meetup, the most common as well as first question you get is: "Where are you from?"
You probably heard this question a million times. Well, at least I did.
From my own experience of attending over 200 international meetups in various countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia and Thailand, I can tell you that asking for the name is a better approach.
“A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” - Dale Carnegie
If you really want to connect with like-minded people you should remember their name, but you don't have to remember every persons name you've talked you. Be picky about that, don't be me who can somehow remember everyones name easily.
Don't tell yourself sth. like "I'm bad at remembering names." It's all about developing the habit of asking for a name and keep the conversation going on.
Furthermore, you want to learn German or any other language. Learning the local language is crucial to connect with the locals and developing a true friendship.
This can be accomplished with immersion. My goal is to inspire you to go out of your comfort zone and improve yourself each time you join this meetup.
Kunsttherapeutische Selbsterfahrung mit Ton
**Ein Blick nach Innen - Kunsttherapeutische Selbsterfahrung mit Ton**
Therapeutisches Plastizieren mit Ton
**In Präsenz \| ca\. 2\,5 Std\. \| max\. 4 Teilnehmende \| Energie\-Ausgleich 25–45 €**
*Wenn unser inneres Erleben Ausdruck findet, wird Verbindung möglich – mit uns selbst und mit der Welt. Von Innen nach Außen.*
In diesem Workshop öffnet sich für dich ein Raum, in dem du mit einfachen kreativen Mitteln:
* **zur Ruhe kommst** und Abstand vom Alltag findest
* **deine Gefühle ausdrückst** und dich selbst klarer spürst
* **Kreativität als Ressource** entdeckst – frei von Bewertung und Leistungsdruck
* durch achtsame Werkbetrachtung **neue Perspektiven auf dich selbst** gewinnen kannst
**Was Dich erwartet:**
* **Achtsames Ankommen (15 Min.)**
* **Kontakt-Übungen (15 Min.)** – spielerisch ins Material und in Kontakt kommen
* **Kurze Pause (5 Min.)** – Zeit für Trinken, Hände waschen, Luft holen
* **Hauptübung (60–80 Min.)** – kreative Selbsterfahrung mit sanfter Begleitung
* **Kurze Pause (5 Min.)** – Zeit für Trinken, Hände waschen, Luft holen
* **Selbstreflexion, Bildbetrachtung & Resonanz (20 Min.)** – achtsames Sehen, Resonanz und freiwillige Reflexion
* **Abschlussrunde & Aufräumen (10 Min.)** – persönlicher Impuls, Feedback, Ausklang, Aufräumen
Eine kleine Gruppe ermöglicht Sicherheit, Verbindung und tiefes Erkunden.
Für diesen Workshop brauchst Du keinerlei künstlerische Vorerfahrung.
Alle Materialien werden gestellt und sind im Preis enthalten.
**Bitte beachte:**
* **Energie-Ausgleich:** 25–45 €, je nach finanziellen Möglichkeiten und Herzensermessen, in Bar oder via Paypal
* **Pünktlicher Start:** Um den gemeinsamen Prozess zu schützen, beginnen wir **pünktlich**. Ein späterer Einstieg ist nicht möglich!
* **Verbindliche Zusage:** Da die Plätze für dieses Event stark begrenzt sind, bitte ich dich um eine verbindliche Zusage.
* **Rechtzeitige Absage:** Solltest du doch nicht teilnehmen können, bitte ich dich rechtzeitig (mind. 14 h vor Start) abzusagen, damit TeilnehmerInnen auf der Warteliste nachrücken können.
**Workshop-Ort:**
* **Atelier in der Mellenseestraße 17 in 10319 Berlin. (Klingeln bei Hasenkamp/Walter)**
*Ich freue mich auf dich!*
Herzlichst, Pia ❤️
Soto Zen Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
📸 PHOTO WALK: Architecture • Berlin
Capture architecture with **the interplay of concrete and glass.**
Walk, shoot, and connect with photographers & creators as we move from **Futurium** into the **Hauptbahnhof area**.
Beginners, enthusiasts, and pros — all are welcome.
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EVENT DETAILS
Location: **Futurium → Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus → Band des Bundes → Hauptbahnhof**
Date: **12.04.2026**
Time: **15:00 – 17:00**
Meeting Point: **[Restaurant im Futurium](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8aVUrjJvKj7AAhvFA) (Alexanderufer 2).**
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EVENT FLOW
**15:00** \| Meet & Connect
We’ll gather at the meeting point for coffee, introduce ourselves, and warm up creatively.
**15:20** \| Main Walk \(Futurist Perspectives & Modernist Lines\)
Starting at the Futurium to capture its striking "cloud" facade before moving through the government district. We will focus on the grand concrete symmetry of the Band des Bundes and the glass pulse of the Hauptbahnhof.
**17:00** → Optional dinner or drinks nearby.
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IMPORTANT
This isn’t a class.
It’s not a tour.
It’s a creative meetup.
We’ll walk. We’ll shoot. We’ll connect.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Bring your:
• Film camera
• Digital camera
• Smartphone
• Curiosity
Whether you're a beginner, seasoned photographer, content creator, or just creatively curious — you’re welcome here.
Come solo or bring friends.
Spots are limited — reserve your place ASAP.
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STAY CONNECTED
📍 Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IfWmcwgjHtzLJlg7farUBS?mode=gi_t) for live location & updates.
📸 Follow [@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity) and tag us in your photos.
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ABOUT TAKE A PHOTO WALK
Founded in Barcelona in July 2024, Take a Photo Walk connects photographers and creators around the world through real-life creative experiences.
Now **Berlin** is part of the story.
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**Framing the soul of the Spree through the heart of the city.**
See you in **Berlin**. 📸
Access Bars Class - English
There’s a peace and relaxation possible for everyone, that can occur with total ease, with a simple body process, called Access Bars ®
Access Bar is like hitting the delete button on your computer’s hard drive. Negative thought patterns and mental chatter can be released and a space for peace, ease and new possibilities opens up. Best, everyone can learn this body process in a one day class. You can give the Bars® to your family and friends and to your clients. And of course you can let the Bars run also on yourself.
Access Bars ® and Bodyprocess classes in English take place once a month, classes in German twice a month. Just ask for your desired date.
Would this class be a contribution to your body, to your life, your business? Then I would like to have you in a one-day Access Bars.
Consider this your invitation to a totally different paradigm for healing, change and transformation in all aspects of your life.
The Access Bars class fee is 380 Euro, Practitioner License, Manual, Charts, food and drinks included.
PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION IS ONLY POSSIBLE BY PHONE.
For more information please visit my website:
https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/home-en.html
What happens in the brain during a Bars Session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgGbFRjqQPk
If you have any question or you want to book a session, do not hesitate to contact me. Once a week we have an Access Bars ® evening that gives you the opportunity to exchange the Bars® and to meet other practitioners. ®
Erlebe grundlose Freude mit Lachen
Erinnerst Du Dich noch an das unbeschwerte Glück
Deiner Kindheitstage?
Diese **grundlose Freude,** dieser Spaß am unbekümmerten Leben. Das trägst Du noch in Dir: **Dein inneres Kind.**
**„Ananda mit Lachen“** ist eine Einladung, wieder in Kontakt mit dieser Quelle von Freude, Lebendigkeit und Staunen zu kommen.
**„Ananda“** bedeutet grundlose Freude – ein Zustand, den kleine Kinder ganz natürlich kennen. Und auch in uns Erwachsenen kann diese Freude wieder erfahrbar werden.
**Viele Menschen erleben „Ananda mit Lachen“ als:**
* eine Einladung zu mehr Freude und Lebendigkeit
* eine neue Leichtigkeit im Umgang mit dem Alltag
* eine tiefere Verbindung zu sich selbst, anderen und dem Leben
* einen liebevollen Impuls für persönliches Wachstum
**Was Du mitbringen darfst:**
* Offenheit, das Lachen wiederzuentdecken
* Eine ungeöffnete Flasche stilles Wasser
Wir möchten wirklich jedem die Möglichkeit geben, den Zustand grundloser Freude zu erfahren… ob jung oder alt, reich oder arm..
Deshalb arbeiten wir bei unseren Aktivitäten mit einem freiwilligen Beitrag.
**Wann?**
9\. Mai 2026
Beginn 14:00 – bitte pünktlich sein
Einlass ab 13:30
Dauer: etwa 2 Stunden
***Anmeldung ausschließlich über die Website: https://golden-age-europe.org/onenessgamatchde/sri-param-jyothi-amma-bhagavan-ananda-deeksha/ .***
Building Stories: Modern Architecture Walk – Berlin Europacity
*English (deutsche Version weiter unten):*
Discover Berlin from a fresh perspective on our **2-hour photo walk through Europacity**, one of the city’s most exciting modern neighborhoods. We will explore innovative residential and office buildings, waterfront developments, and hidden urban details—capturing both design and atmosphere.
During the walk, you will learn to:
* Observe lines, shapes, and materials in modern architecture
* Work with natural light and reflections
* Compose visually engaging architectural photographs
* Develop your own perspective on urban spaces
**No prior experience needed!** Bring your camera or smartphone. At the end, we’ll share our favorite shots—please tag **#buildingstoriesinberlin** on Instagram.
**Event Details:**
* **Date:** April 12, 2026
* **Time:** 12:00 – 14:00
* **Meeting Point:** Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Europaplatz, the Rolling Horse sculpture
* **Participants:** Max. 12
* **What to Bring:** Camera/smartphone, comfortable shoes, water & snacks
**Route & Highlights:**
1. Europacity & modern office buildings – clean lines & glass facades
2. Waterfront & Spreeufer – reflections & industrial-modern contrast
3. Nordhafen housing complex – geometry & urban textures
4. Side streets & hidden courtyards – details & human scale
**Focus:** Modern architecture, light, composition, and personal perspective
**Participation & Contribution:** Everyone is welcome to join. I appreciate a voluntary donation to support future workshops and photo walks. Suggested contribution: €5–15, if possible – any support is welcome!
*Deutsch:*
Entdecke Berlin aus einer neuen Perspektive auf unserem **2-stündigen Foto-Walk durch die Europacity**, eines der spannendsten modernen Stadtquartiere der Stadt. Wir erkunden innovative Wohn- und Bürogebäude, Wasserlagen und versteckte urbane Details – und halten sowohl Design als auch Atmosphäre fotografisch fest.
Während des Walks lernst du:
* Linien, Formen und Materialien moderner Architektur zu erkennen
* mit Licht und Reflexionen zu arbeiten
* spannende Bildkompositionen zu gestalten
* deinen eigenen Blick auf urbane Räume zu entwickeln
Keine Vorerfahrung nötig! Bring einfach deine Kamera oder dein Smartphone mit. Am Ende teilen wir unsere Lieblingsbilder – bitte mit **#buildingstoriesinberlin** auf Instagram.
**Event Details:**
* **Datum:** 12\. April 2026
* **Uhrzeit:** 12:00 – 14:00 Uhr
* **Treffpunkt:** Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Europaplatz, die Rolling-Horse-Skulptur
* **Teilnehmer:** Max. 12
**Mitbringen:** Kamera/Smartphone, bequeme Schuhe, Wasser & Snacks
**Route & Highlights:**
1. Europacity
2. Wasserfront & Spreeufer – Reflexionen & industrieller-modern Kontrast
3. Nordhafen-Wohnquartier – Geometrie & urbane Texturen
4. Seitenstraßen & Hinterhöfe – Details & menschlicher Maßstab
**Fokus:** Moderne Architektur, Licht, Komposition & persönliche Perspektive
**Teilnahme & Beitrag:** Die Teilnahme ist offen für alle. Wer möchte, kann die Walks mit einer freiwilligen Spende (5–15 €) unterstützen. Alles ist willkommen!
📚 15 Pages Book Club — Short Story Morning
📚 **Short Story Sunday**
📍 **Location:** Iska Café
📅 **Timing:** Every second Sunday
🕰 **Time:** 11:00 – 13:00
**Selected story: To Build a Fire by Jack London (\~15 pages)**
1st Link: https://americanliterature.com/author/jack-london/short-story/to-build-a-fire
2nd Link (Backup PDF): https://tea4avcastro.tea.state.tx.us/thl/ENG3.W6.L5.to-build-a-fire.pdf
3rd Link (Backup PDF): https://shortstoryamerica.com/pdf_classics/londonj_to_build_a_fire.pdf
**A Slow Sunday Morning with Stories**
The **Sunday 15 Pages Short Story Book Club** is a gentle way to begin the day — a cozy literary gathering for people who enjoy slowing down, listening to stories, and sharing thoughtful conversation.
Instead of reading alone at home, we experience literature together. Each meeting invites us to step out of the Berlin’s rush into a calm space of imagination, reflection, and human connection through short fiction.
**How the Morning Flows (Approx. 2 Hours)**
**11:00 – 11:30 \| Arrival & Settling In**
Gather at the café, order something you enjoy, and ease into the morning.
**11:30 – 12:15 \| Collective Reading**
We read a carefully selected short story together.
**12:15 – 13:00 \| Discussion & Reflection**
An open and informal conversation about impressions, emotions, interpretations, and ideas
✨Feel free to join only for the discussion part if you feel like reading on your own ✨
**What to Expect**
Short stories are selected by the hosts and announced online before each meeting.
No preparation is required — simply arrive and immerse yourself in literature and conversation.
**What to Bring With You**
• Your own copy of a story
• Curiosity and openness
• A willingness to listen and share perspectives
• Optional: a notebook if you enjoy jotting down thoughts
• Your appetite for coffee, cake, and good stories
**📍Location:**
* We meet at the Iska Cafe at Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin. There is no pin at the google maps yet, so please just come directly to the location and find us at the right door at Erdgeschoss.
* 🚇 **U1\, U2 Wittenbergplatz \|\| U1\, U2\, U3\, U4 Nollendorfplatz**
* 🚌 **106\, 187\, M19\, M29 An Der Urania \|\| M46 Motzstraße**
Evening of Meditation - Greater health for a joyful life
We are inviting you to our next Evening of Meditation on **Sunday, the 12th of April**. These gatherings are not just about meditating on your own, but a step inward that we take together regarding a particular topic. This time we discover **Greater health for a joyful life.**
One of the most important things in our lives is health, isn’t it? When our body and mind are healthy, we are full of energy to do things in life, able to enjoy, create and love. Let’s discover how we can maintain and nurture **Greater health for a joyful life**.
📍Where: [Yoga Sky](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kBxUvZrqo5yzRNe88?g_st=ipc), Am Tempelhofer Berg 7d, 10965 Berlin
Follow the Yoga Sky signs in the yard, and take the elevator to the top floor.
🗓 When: Sunday, 12th of April, 19:00 - 20:30
Please arrive 5-10 min earlier to settle down.
🎟️ Entry: €5, just to pay for the space (in cash or PayPal)
For more info go to: [https://onenessberlin.com/](https://onenessberlin.com/)
You’re welcome, no matter your background or experience. This is what has worked for us over many years and we love to share it with you.
Looking forward to see you,
Oneness Berlin
Florian, Jazgul & Carla
Meditation Workshop
Whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice, this weekend immersion offers **practical tools to cultivate presence, subtle perception, and inner stillness** without dogma or belief systems.
You’ll learn how to **activate and work with the third eye** through guided practices, subtle energy awareness, and **grounding techniques.** It’s an experiential **path toward clarity**, deeper seeing, and connecting with what’s real beneath the surface of everyday life.
No prior experience necessary. More information is available at: [https://clairvision.org/](https://clairvision.org/)
**For questions and registration, please email: berlin-events@protonmail.com**
Early bird price: €230 (until February 28, 2026), after this date €280
### **What will you learn?**
* A daily third eye meditation practice to cultivate inner stillness.
* A method for deep relaxation and rapid regeneration.
* How to perceive your energy centers and protect your energy
* Techniques for relieving headaches, preventing burnout, and increasing your vitality
* How to move through your day with clear & focused awareness.
* And you will start developing spiritual vision and inner clarity.
You are warmly welcome!
Soto Zen Events Near You
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Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library, Meeting Room 3B
Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen).
Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection.
All backgrounds are welcome.
Monday Night Meditation Practice
Join us on Monday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward.
Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind.
All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.
Drunken
This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism")
Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war).
Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!
Wednesday Night Meditation Practice
Join us on Wednesday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward.
Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind.
All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Nature Photo Walk
Join WQC on April 25th from 11am-1pm at Inniswood Metro Park for a Nature Photo Walk. All types of cameras welcome! Let's enjoy spring to the fullest... 🌻🌼🌷🐤
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !!
Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :)
Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson
Namaste, Frank Tennyson
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