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We have a Zen meditation center located on the southern slope of the Sierra Nevada (Alpujarras) in Granada, at an altitude of 1,500 meters and founded by Hôgen Yamahata, a Zen Master originary from Japan. Surrounded by mountains and silence, with the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, it is an ideal place to relax, discover and deepen the infinite mystery of our spiritual dimension.
We welcome groups of 15 people maximum for introductory meditation courses and silent Zen retreats.
We have an extended cat family.
There is no television.
We are in a natural park, 7 kms from the nearest town.
Tenemos un centro de meditación Zen situado en la ladera sur de Sierra Nevada (Alpujarras) en Granada, a 1.500 metros de altitud y fundado por Hôgen Yamahata, Maestro Zen originario del Japón. Rodeados de montañas y de silencio, con el telón de fondo del mar Mediterráneo, es un lugar ideal para relajarse, descubrir y profundizar en el misterio infinito de nuestra dimensión espiritual.
Recibimos grupos de 15 personas máximo para cursos de introducción a la meditación y retiros Zen en silencio.
Tenemos una familia gatuna extensa. No hay televisión.
Estamos en un parque natural, a 7 kms del pueblo más próximo.
Jikô An is a Zen meditation center located on the southern slope of the Sierra Nevada (Alpujarras) in Granada, at an altitude of 1,500 meters and founded by Hôgen Yamahata, a Zen Master originary from Japan. Surrounded by mountains and silence, with the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, it is an ideal place to relax, discover and deepen the infinite mystery of our spiritual dimension.
Daily practice of Zen meditation and yoga.
Ovolacto vegetarian food.
4 hours of daily work in organic gardening, field, cooking, etc.
We welcome groups of 15 people maximum for introductory meditation courses and silent Zen retreats.
We have an extended cat family.
There is no television.
We are in a natural park, 7 kms from the nearest town.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Books
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Pets
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Mountain
Nature
Hiking
Yoga / Wellness
Animals
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn Spanish, meditation, holistic therapies, organic horticulture, lacto-ovo vegetarian cuisine.
Learn from the cat family and the silence of the mountains.
Aprender español, meditación, terapias holísticas, horticultura ecológica, cocina ovolactovegetariana.
Aprender de la familia gatuna y del silencio de las montañas.
Help
We practice meditation together daily, morning and evening. Ideal if you have an interest in Buddhism. You can participate in the courses and retreats.
The farm is organic with vegetable garden and fruit trees. We work together as a community.
Practicamos juntos a diario la meditación, mañana y tarde. Ideal si tienes interés en el budismo. Puedes participar en los cursos y retiros.
La finca es ecológica con huerta y arboles frutales. Trabajamos juntos como communidad.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Single or shared room according to availability with basic comfort.
Daily practice of Zen meditation and yoga.
Ovolacto vegetarian food.
4 hours of daily work in organic gardening, field, cooking, etc.
Práctica diaria de la meditación Zen y el yoga.
Comida ovolacto-vegetariana.
4 horas de trabajo diario en tareas de huerta ecológica, campo, cocina, etc.
Habitación sencilla o compartida según disponibilidad con comodidad básica.
What else ...
Possibility of walk in the mountains, library to study.
No TV or alcohol. Smoking in a secluded area.
Posibilidad de paseo en la montaña, biblioteca para estudiar.
No televisión ni alcohol . Fumar en zona apartada.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
37 cats in the family ?¿??..... Yes it is true
