Contribute to a small non-profit zen centre near forest and lake in Berlin, Germany

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  Description

  We are a small community founded in 1972, with two quiet practice centers on the northern edge of Berlin. The community is guided by the Rinzai-Zen nun Mori.
  
  Several mornings each week—Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 7.30 to 8.00 am —we sit together in a small group to practice zazen: sitting in silence, without goal or object. If you are curious about Zen, you are welcome to sit with us.
  
  Our place is surrounded by beautiful nature. Lake Tegel and large forest areas begin just nearby, and you can step outside for a walk among trees, water, and open sky.
  
  We are currently looking for practical, hands-on people who enjoy helping with everyday tasks—especially in the garden and house. If you like working outdoors, doing physical tasks, and supporting a small community, you would fit in well here.
  
  In return, you will find yourself in a beautiful environment with lots of possibilities to gain all sorts of new experiences and get to know this interesting city of Berlin.
  
  Two small and very lively dogs share the house with us, and there are also tortoise and a fish-pond.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Jardinage

  S’occuper des animaux

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Randonnée

  

  Nature

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Langues

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Animaux

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Jardinage
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Living here offers a form of cultural exchange by living, working and being together with the host and spending your free time as you wish, exploring the many possiblities of culture, nature and everything else that Berlin has to offer.
  
  You can experience our morning zazen sittings while we enjoy the exchange with people from different countries.
  
  Because our centers are located on the northern edge of Berlin, you can experience both sides: the quiet rhythm of life close to forests and Lake Tegel, and the cultural richness of Berlin, which is easy to reach from here.
  
  We appreciate respectful, open-minded people who enjoy simple living, nature, and meaningful conversations, who appreciate the reciprocity of helping and sharing.

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  Aide

  Gardening, helping with everyday tasks, cleaning.
  We are happy to welcome open-minded, reliable and self-motivated people who are not just looking for free accommodation, but who are genuinely interested in exchange, helping out, and respectful living together.
  We value initiative, clear communication, and an easy, positive energy.
  If you are curious, enjoy contributing, and truly want to experience life here, you are very welcome.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
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  Hébergement

  You will stay in a cozy guest room in the converted attic. The space is quiet and private and includes your own bathroom, a refrigerator, and a small tea kitchenette, so you have a comfortable place to rest and make yourself a cup of tea whenever you like. The ceiling is rather low - so 2 meter tall guys won`t be so comfortable and should watch their heads.
  We will usually share one or two meals together each day. For the rest of your meals, you will have access to a well-stocked refrigerator.

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  Autres infos...

  If you leave the center and turn right, you will find yourself in nature within minutes—close to the lake and surrounded by forests. If you turn left, several public transport options will take you easily and quickly into the center of Berlin.
  During your days off, it would also be possible to visit other major german cities like Leipzig, Magdeburg, Rostock Hamburg or Dresden.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Mes animaux

  

  Fish

  

  Tortoises

  

  Fiete

  

  Nelli

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