A second level course, once gain international, has just ended, with two consistent Italian and German speaking groups and participants of other nationalities.

After the initial worry about possible interferences due to the double translation everybody relaxed in an atmosphere of fraternal friendship.

On first level courses the novelty of the experience sometimes creates great expectations while on second level courses the atmosphere is more relaxed right from the start because everyone knows what to expect even though there are continuous changes and it depends on the teachers present who always add their personal touch.

Let's see how this course went through to the words of the participants:

How was it for you Stephen?

“Wonderful. I experienced the Oneness Experience/Deeksha in my country, Korea, last November and a month later I embarked on the adventure of the first level course. I enjoyed it so much that as soon as I got back from the Fiji islands, where I went as helper on a course for Koreans, I decided to fly to Europe to come and do this second level course.

What will you take back home with you?

“The joy of seeing how the Oneness Experience/Deeksha works for everyone, Koreans, Germans and Italians and how we all share one same heart. It would be nice if everyone could travel to various places going beyond language barriers. As far as I am concerned I’ve learned to love myself more and accept myself as I am. “

What do you expect once you get home?

“I’ll see when I get back to Korea: I am very curious. I am sure that the frankness with which I looked into myself will help me at work, with my family and to have a more global vision. My desire to help others in my country has grown thanks to the gratitude I feel at the moment towards the divine, the teachers and helpers who have accompanied me during my process of growth. I have learned a great deal in these days. And the growth happens on its own.”

And what will you take back home?

Paco: “I want to tell you about a wonderful experience born from a simple teaching: "To think you need a language”. I was walking under the portico when I clearly saw the great difference between my thoughts – based on concepts and words – and the reality that was there before my eyes, vivid, vibrant, which seemed to call me as soon as the noise of my thoughts stopped. I don’t think I will ever forget the deep insight I received in that moment.”

Vito: “I will take home something which occurred in a very natural way. Unlike on the first level course, on this one I concentrated a great deal on myself; I was able to see the difference between reality and how we usually perceive it.”

Do you think that this journey within yourself will lead you to being more open towards others?

“Yes. Definitely.”

Franca, what do you expect when you get back?“I expect to be more mindful, to be able to respond to the situations I will face instead of reacting as I used to especially at school, in class, with the children....and why not...also with colleagues. I would like to take the space I experimented here during meditation also in my daily life. I would also like to put right my relationship with my parents.

What difference did you find between the first level course and this one?

“Myself: I am different. On the first level course I had no idea what was going to happen, on this course I feel the difference given by a year of Oneness Experience/Deeksha and practice of the teachings received. Even the other people who were on my course in India are different. We have got a lot closer and this is mainly due to the fact that my approach towards them is different and they respond positively to this new approach.

I would be curious to see what the difference will be in a year’s time.”

Yes...maybe you will be ready for a future and much awaited third level course!

What is your Oneness Experience/Deeksha story Yashu?

“Last year, in December I received the Oneness Experience/Deeksha; in March I was here for my first level course; now I’m here for the second level course after a period spent in Golden City in India. For me it is a continuous deepening which has led me closer to my real self and more open towards others. Every day on this course I felt a growing sense of inner peace thanks to the deep insight into my main patterns of behaviour in life. Before knowing about the Oneness Experience/Deeksha I needed a long time to understand and dissolve certain emotions such as guilt, here everything is simpler and faster. Now I am ready to go back to my country with less fears and expectations. I know I will have to face difficult situations and challenges but I have a lot of faith and this makes me feel calm because I know that life will support me. I also know I now have a precious instrument: the important thing now is to put it into practice every day.”

Stefan, what is the most precious thing you have received?

“I have really learned a lot about myself: how I work, why I behave as I do, what lies behind my actions. Above all I have learned to accept what I see; in a few words I have learned to fully experience myself.”

What effects do you foresee in your everyday life?

“At work I think it will be easier to meet challenges and relate to others. In my private life, with friends, family, intimate friends I feel I will enjoy life more. I don’t actually expect much. I simply hope that my awareness will grow and that I will be able to break away from by old behaviour; I just want to live my life! Nothing more.”