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““, is what Elvis asked for some years ago. ““, is Joan Osborne´s question. And Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Guns´n´Roses have all many times now. Whether these songs really show deep spirituality and whether we can even identify with these thoughts are very personal questions we do not want to discuss today. But it is widely acknowledged that there are aspects of religious life that can affect and even touch anybody, no matter which religion they (do not) belong to. These aspects could be music or for example religious buildings. And ÐÔÊÓ½ç offers a wide range of those. Which ones have you already discovered? 

But before we start let us tell you about last Sunday. It was the very first . Eight courses of finest Orania.Kitchen, live music and lots of time to talk and enjoy. Yes, it was just as lovely as it sounds. Be with us the next time on 24 October! And please think of booking your table in advance. It would break our hearts not to show you to your table once you arrive (+ 49 30 695 396 80).

Yes, you probably have seen already. Either you have taken a walk on famous Ku´damm or maybe you have read our newsletter of some months ago, when we visited this famous church together. As there are many points left on the agenda, we will not stay here for too long anyway. Next!

The in the district of Mitte with its stunningly beautiful domes has performed as a symbol of Jewish life in ÐÔÊÓ½ç again since its reopening in 1995. The house is led by Rabbi Gesa Ederberg and also plays host to the museum , welcoming visitors of all beliefs. 

also offers a . And did you know, that the Great Synagogue of Budapest and the Synagogue at Rykestraße are the largest Jewish temples in Europe?

This is also quite an impressive facade, don´t you think? While Sri-Ganesha temple near Volkspark Hasenheide is still waiting for its opening - we visited the building site together some time ago - in the district of Britz is already open to all, who are interested and are fine with not wearing shoes and taking pictures inside the temple. The only huge advantage the new Hindu temple will carry for us is: we can walk there. Britz, however, cannot be called central anymore. Still worth the travel.

Just one trainstation from we get to the Maschari Centre, which does not only host the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque, but also several schools and learning communities as well as a restaurant, bakery, hairdresser, fashion store and much more. This is how we would define integrated, close to life religious practics, not only on Germany´s Mosques´ open-door day last Sunday. You can even visit the mosque during the prayers as non-muslim - and no matter your sex. Women and men pray together here.

The (engl.: Buddhist Gate ÐÔÊÓ½ç), is a centre for people who are interested in finding out more about modern Buddhist rituals and meditation with help of the team, members of the international community. It is just a twenty minutes walk away from and they even offer classes in English. 

Another place to visit is the in the district of Frohnau - it is just not that close. Even a monk lives here, carrying the complicated name: Venerable Penale Dhammakusala Thero. Do you think that would pass for a word when playing Scrabble?

Discovering the overwhelming building of the Church at Südstern perfectly goes along with a walk through the popular  area Bergmannkiez with its small street cafés, restaurants and the - an indoor market with a seducingly wide range of delicacies. Not far from , neither, by the way.

If you plan to see a ´s concert or visit the recently opened , is worth a visit, too. Not only because of its interiour, flooded by light at any weather, but also because of the pieces of art you get to admire there.

Making this list we should also mention the . Germany´s largest protestant church was finished in 1905 in the style of neorenaissance and neobaroque. The Hohenzollern crypt is considered the country´s most important dynastic burial place. The Cathedral offers masses as well as concerts and also plays host to some political events. 

After such a long walk and so many new impressions we are longing for You know, we also have some objects that seem a little spiritual from the right perspective...