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Being raised Catholic in Germany I was always struggling with the dos and don’ts of the church, even though I felt a deep love for God in my childhood. Buddhism already offered me a new view: Ehipassiko, investigate and see for yourself. That was a deep invitation for my soul and it became even deeper when I listened to the teaching of Hameed. Not only my mind was invited to investigate but my whole being-–and especially my heart. I felt touched and ignited. And he taught me the place, where I could explore: right where I am. I don’t have to go anywhere but just be here in the moment. This “simple” sentence was the key for my ongoing exploration and still is. If I follow this simple truth, it will bring me everywhere. There is a great gratefulness for this teaching and the space that it opened up.