The Traveler's Guide to Damanhur

The Traveler's Guide to Damanhur
Author: Esperide Ananas
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2008-12-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781556437618

Ecotourism, spa retreats, and spiritual travel are more popular than ever, catering to increasing numbers of travelers who want to learn and grow while vacationing. Damanhur, Italy’s famous center for art, culture, peace studies, and community building, is poised to become a major destination for such tourists. The Traveler’s Guide to Damanhur is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of visiting Damanhur and its renowned Temples of Humankind. Part one covers practical information on Damanhur and the essentials of traveling in the surrounding Piedmont region of Italy, including details on transportation, lodgings, places to visit, restaurants and wineries, shopping; classes, workshops, festivals, and other public events; and recommended spa treatments and massage therapists. In part two, the history of the Damanhurian community is given a fun treatment in a comic book insert that puts it in a mythic context, linked to Earth and the Galaxy.

Damanhur

Damanhur
Author: Esperide Ananas
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2006
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781556435775

"A large format book of photographs of the art and architecture--temples filled with murals, sculpture, mosaic, and stained glass--built by devoted members of the Alps communal village of Damanhur. Text describes the development of a contemporary utopian society practicing spirituality inclusive of all world cultures"--Provided by publisher.

Damanhur

Damanhur
Author: Stefania Palmisano
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2022-11-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3031101375

The Damanhur Federation, situated in Valchiusella, North-West Italy, is one of Europe’s longest-lasting spiritual-esoteric communities. Nevertheless, there has hitherto been nearly no scientific study of this group, with the exception of a handful of specialised-journal articles. This collection fills that gap by collating the various scholarly contributions which over the years have dealt with Damanhur, aiming to present the phenomenon to a public of specialists, students and people who are just curious in a volume focusing on the multidisciplinary nature of the community as a whole. We consider the various spheres making up the social, cultural, spiritual and organisational life of Damanhur through analysis and interpretation of its historical evolution and more recent changes which have affected the community since its founder’s death. The contributions combine field research with theoretical reflection, making use of both qualitative (discursive interviews and participant observation) and quantitative (questionnaires) methods.

Damanhur

Damanhur
Author: Jeff Merrifield
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2021-08-10
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1786784033

Damanhur in Italy has for nearly 45 years been an experiment in human consciousness and in this fully illustrated book Jeff Merrifield outlines the exciting discoveries that the community is making. Short steps for humans, a giant leap for humankind. For more than four decades the spiritual-artistic community of Damanhur has grown from humble beginnings to become a prime mover in terms of spiritual research and the ecological protection of the planet. A group of people which has remained a stable and active entity over all those years, they have developed a sociological tool to enhance their shared experiences, the concept of a Superindividual, where groups of people or even whole communities become as one, and function and create as one. The best news is, Damanhur is opening out to the world. It will no longer be a closed and introspective collective, but will be sharing its discoveries with humanity at large. Already, groups of indigenous peoples are treading a path to Damanhur, sharing shamanic knowledge and forming mutual bonds on a mission to save the planet and make the world a better place. An ambitious and exciting programme of new building has already started in and around the now famous Temples of Humankind. At the same time, Damanhur is going out into the world, establishing active centres around the globe, as far afield as Iceland and Australia, not as clones of the Italian version, but as thriving vibrant entities in their own right. It's an inspiration to families, to workplaces, to other communities and to movements like Extinction Rebellion. How do we transform society from the ground up? How can we both flourish as individuals and work together in community for a common cause? This book will show you how.

A visit to Damanhur

A visit to Damanhur
Author: Stambecco Pesco Formica Coriandolo
Publisher: Dhora Impresa Sociale - Editoria
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2016-02-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 8899652082

Damanhur and Damanhurians: Here is a guide to the Federation of Communities and its many aspects: spirituality, research, art, sustainability, politics and solidarity, which have characterized this unique experience in the world for 40 years. With practical information for a visit, a course or a period of regeneration on this magical land.

11th Constitution of Damanhur

11th Constitution of Damanhur
Author: Damanhur
Publisher: Dhora Impresa Sociale - Editoria
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2022-09-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 8870121577

Founded in Italy in 1975 as a social and spiritual experiment, Damanhur is a living laboratory for the future. It is a Federation of Intentional Communities and a worldwide movement that inspires the lives of thousands of people committed to leaving a positive impact on the world. The 11th Constitution was written with the objective of representing the ideal expression that draws together the traditional Damanhurian values and the new lines of action which aim at making those values known and appreciated in the world. It is the first, major collective and social piece of work developed by the Damanhurian people after the founder and spiritual guide, Falco Tarassaco, passed away. The principles at the heart of Damanhur are constantly safeguarded by those who love the community and consider it as a precious collective entity that must grow and prosper, in order to inspire the world towards a real transformation.

A day in the life of Damanhur

A day in the life of Damanhur
Author: Stambecco Pesco
Publisher: Dhora Impresa Sociale - Editoria
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2016-02-29
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 8899652147

Forty years of Damanhur story, told by those who experienced them in person. The story of the day of a Damanhurian, to understand how you live, you think, it grows into what is now the largest secular spiritual community in Italy.

The Faces of the Crystal Damanhur

The Faces of the Crystal Damanhur
Author: Coboldo Melo
Publisher: Dhora Impresa Sociale - Editoria
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2017-10-29
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 8899652597

Over the centuries, philosophers and spiritual leaders who did not behave in a "virtuous" way or spoke too freely of their theories often had problems with survival: from Socrates to Plato, and then Osho, Krishnamurti, Mere, Kriyananda, all the way to the spiritual guide of Damanhur, Falco Tarassaco. On these pages, we recapitulate the events of a very Italian experience that started more than forty years ago: esoteric thought, creation of a Popolo Spirituale (Spiritual People), community life with transformations that have come about through alchemies that were not always easy, through Temples, art, alternative economy, Selfica technology, networks of organizations, and a complex social-political organization. Damanhur is like a crystal with many faces to discover, visiting or living there for shorter or longer periods of time.

Secrets of the Damanhur Political System

Secrets of the Damanhur Political System
Author: Coboldo Melo
Publisher: Dhora Impresa Sociale - Editoria
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2017-03-23
Genre: Law
ISBN: 8899652554

The philosophy and political system of the first forty years of Damanhur, Federation of Communities, is an original and unpredictable journey inspired by the participatory democracy of the Greek polis. Elected roles, responsibilities and human relations form a community that brings to life a new social model in continuous transformation. Now, in the new Millennium and in the land of Olivetti’s dream, Astronavi (spaceships) have arrived, clusters of small communities overflowing with ambitious projects. Damanhur, with more than forty years of history and over a thousand members worldwide, is a social and spiritual experience with many stories to tell. “Damanhur Con Te” is a way to collect, share and bring home pieces of the wisdom—or the unconsciousness, depending on how you look at it—that has guided us on this adventure.