Karma Yogi or Long-Term Volunteer at Gut Saunstorf Monastery
- Germany
About Program
The International Gut Saunstorf Monastery – Place of Stillness is a place of retreat, contemplation, and study in northern Germany, about 100 km from Hamburg. It was founded by the wisdom teacher OM C. Parkin and is inhabited and managed by a community (Sangha) of about 60 people. We invite volunteers worldwide to spend time with us, supporting this place with their energy, and coming closer to themselves.
We look forward to motivated and self-responsible people with a practical and flexible attitude towards supporting us 6 hours a day. Your contribution is part of an inner process. There is no separation between meditation and activity, they both flow into what we call Karma Yoga. Language skills: German or basic English. Good physical condition.
!At the moment we can accept a maximum of 6 volunteers!
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Program Highlights
- Spiritual and practical engagement - participation in the daily meditations
- Year-round volunteer work - determined by the seasons, there will be different areas of activity e.g. vegetable and fruit garden | park and other outdoor facilities, general maintenance, handicraft activities | cleaning & housekeeping | kitchen
- Close community and personal growth - a spiritual community of about 60 people lives here. They share a desire for realisation, a deep interest in the wisdom teachings as disciples of the wisdom teacher OM C. Parkin.
- Self-responsibility - we are looking forward to motivated and self-responsible people with a practical and flexible attitude towards supporting us 6 hours a day; depending on the length of your stay you will have 1-2 days off per week.
- Self-inquiry - there is a weekly gathering especially for karma yogis guided by professional therapists. During practical activities inner issues that are not always pleasant may arise.It requires your loving and self-responsible attention and care.
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Location
Germany has attracted travelers for many years, with their abundance of festivals. Everywhere you go in Germany, you will see the confluence of nature and cityscapes; as well as, modern and traditional architecture. To get a true taste of Germany, you will need to experience all of these, from the bustling cities to the black forest, there is a lot to explore.
