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B. Interview - About fear and meditation

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                                                                             Zendo - the meditation hall             ·           With this pilgrimage you would also like to send a signal against the fear that gripped many people during the corona pandemic. Does that mean you didn't take people's fears seriously? o     Oh, let's leave the subject. The trenches are so deep already. ·           But wouldn't it be irresponsible if we didn't protect ourselves against viruses, disease, and death? The same goes for you! o     Of course I don't want to get sick unnecessarily and I don't feel like dying yet. And of course a virus is...

A. Introduction: Interview – About the conditions of the pilgrimage

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    ·           Where does this pilgrimage begin and what is the destination? o     The path begins in the mountains of southern India, in the Bodhi Zendo, a Buddhist meditation center that is led by Catholic priests, Jesuits. - The destination of the route is Assisi in central Italy, the hometown of Saint Francis. ·           It's a long way. That could be around 10,000 kilometers. o     According to Google Maps the direct route is 9,041 KM. But there will certainly be more, as there will be some voluntary and involuntary detours. ·           That sounds like a lot. How much time did you plan for it? o     There is no time planning for the entire route. Walking should be contemplative - so I will be more slow on the way. My route sounds special, but it should be walked comfortably. Certainly, many n...