The temples are located in the foothills of the alps in northern italy, 50 kilometres 30 mi from turin, in the valley of valchiusella. Edge of reason the temples of humankind in damanhur youtube. The book s evocative photographic narration highlights the artistic and mystical value of this architectural wonder, located in piedmont, italy. The temples were constructed through the ingenuity and creativity of damanhurians, who worked together to excavate the rock of a mountain entirely by hand. Dear friends, damanhurs spectacular temples of humankind have been called the eighth wonder of the world, yet most people have never heard of these temples or even of the new paradigm community of damanhur, nestled in foothills of the italian alps. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation.
Nov 01, 2006 the temples of humankind in damanhur are called the eighth wonder of the world, and having been there, i would agree wholeheartedly. The temples of humanity are the representation of this relationship between creativity and determination. Allyson grey a large format book of photographs of the art and architecturetemples filled with murals, sculpture, mosaic, and stained glassbuilt by devoted members of the alps communal village of damanhur. Dvd a journey into the temples of humankind pictures and music.
In our first episode, we take a trip to the underground temples of humankind in damanhur. An entrance that looks like a mineshaft opens up to a maze carved inside the mountain holding the damanhur temples of humankind in the. See more ideas about temple, community and wonders of the world. You might explore website for damanhurs temples of humankind and take the virtual tour. Falco, the founder of damanhur, and ten other damanhurians were sitting around a fire lit behind the house they had bought on vidraccos hill, when a star fell across the sky. This beautiful photo book by world renowned artist, alex grey, et al. They are a great underground work of art made entirely by hand, and dedicated to the divine nature of humanity. Damanhurians use widely diverse media to adorn their subterranean structurespainted murals, mosaic tiling. For a virtual tour, go to in the temples hall of mirrors, ones image is reflected in a seemingly infinite regress. Nearly three decades ago, italian spiritual leader oberto airaudi had a vis. Damanhur and the temples of humankind born in in the alpine foothills of piedmont, damanhur is a federation of communities and a worldwide movement, positively impacting the lives of thousands of people engaged in transforming themselves and society for the better.
The new photo book and 2020 calendar of the temples of humankind the temples of humankind are the heart of damanhur and a precious magical by damanhur communications team. The temples of humankind are a collection of subterranean temples buried 30 metres 100 ft underground built by the federation of damanhur. This pictorial tour of the temples can act as an inspiration to you to. On a mountaintop outside of turin, italy, in 1978, spiritual leader oberto airaudi a. A vast underground series of chambers, halls and passageways dug entirely by hand, comprising five different layers and extending over 150 feet deep into the mountain. An exciting journey of aesthetic, cultural and artistic inspiration. The temples of humankind are an extraordinary work of art, an impossible dream that awes and inspires thousands of visitors every year. Falco, the founder of damanhur, and ten other damanhurians were sitting around.
The books evocative photographic narration highlights the artistic and mystical value of this architectural wonder, located in piedmont, italy. First book of the initiate damanhur initiate trilogy oberto falco. Temples of humankind of damanhur rock, art and light. The temples is more than a work of art it is a path of reawakening the divine spark, each hall is a living conduit connecting all the energies of humanity traveling via the synchronic lines. The book s evocative photographic narration highlights the ar tistic and mystical value of this architectural wonder, located in piedmont, italy. The temples are a stunning example of sacred and secular art coming together to resonate values that are important to the whole of humanity. This is the dvd that inspired me to come here in the first place, and it captures the essence of the temples far better than black words on a white page can. The temples of humankind are exquisite works of art, a complex of eight halls adorned with remarkable paintings, mosaics, sculptures and glass artall created to celebrate universal spirituality. The federation of damanhur, often called simply damanhur, is a commune, ecovillage, and spiritual community situated in the piedmont region of northern italy about 50 kilometres 31 mi north of the city of turin. Today, the temples of humankind are a national treasure and open to the public. Damanhur has given life to a new society focused on the pursuit of consciousness through shared life, art and spirituality. The temples of humankind are an underground work of art, a threedimensional book built entirely by hand and dedicated to the divine nature of humanity and the narration of humankinds history through all forms of art.
Visit damanhur temples of humankind on your trip to. Mar 24, 2020 the temples of humanity are the representation of this relationship between creativity and determination. On a mountaintop outside of turin, italy, in 1978, spiritual leader o. Allyson grey a large format book of photographs of the art and architecturetemples filled with murals, sculpture, mosaic, and stained glassbuilt by devoted members of. Exactly a month later we landed in bergamo, the route has been mapped out but until the very last minute i was not sure if i would be able to return with images. They are decorated in several motifs stressing peaceful human collaboration. Damanhura federation with its own constitution, culture, art, currency. It was a crystalline summer day as we pulled into the parking lot of damanhur. The temples were constructed through the ingenuity and creativity of damanhurians, who worked together to excavate the rock of a mountain entirely by. A journey into the seed of a new culture of peace and harmony. Come visit damanhur welcomes guests from around the world to explore spiritual, artistic and social research. Damanhur temples of humankind baldissero canavese, italy. Associazione di promozione sociale templi dellumanita. The images of this video meditation present the halls of the temples of humankind at damanhur, in italy.
The community has its own constitution and currency, the. So there we were winding along the road near turin in northern italy and dylan got a text from a friend telling him that this friend had heard of a commune which he thought was very near where we were. The hall of water, of the earth, of the spheres, of mirrors, of metals, the blue temple, the labyrinth. Temples of humankind federation of damanhurs spectacular temples. Federation of damanhur book your midnight action now. In june of that year, the secret would be discovered and the whole world would know that a group of practical dreamers in italy had built the temples of humankind, an underground work of art. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for damanhur temples of humankind on your website. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site.
Damanhurs magnificent underground temples of humankind have been called the eighth wonder of the world. Rinoceronte and anaconda, both kingguides of damanhur, will guide you through the book and tell stories from their own experiences connect with the temples of humankind. The temples of humankind and beethoven damanhur community blog. Eyeswiseopen04 damanhur temples of humankind youtube.
This rare and out of print 14 x 11sumptuously illustrated 120 page, hardcover volume represents the astonishing art and architecture created by devoted members of the communal village of damanhur. Temples of humankind contains some history of the community, touching briefly on the spiritual ideas of its members, the book is primarily an exposition of the incredible art and architecture that they have created. The great works of the world always have something in common with music and so it is for the temples of humankind, a unique place in the world. Temples of humankind federation of damanhur s spectacular temples. Exploring the secret, hidden underground temples of humankind in damanhur, italy. Jan 23, 2020 dedicated to the divine nature of humanity, the temples of humankind is a three dimensional book which recounts the history of humanity across. Jan 23, 2020 dedicated to the divine nature of humanity, the temples of humankind is a three dimensional book which recounts the history of humanity across multiple planes of existence. I am a musician and i have a habit of comparing anything with music. Thirty miles north of turin, in the foothills of the. Dear friends, damanhur s spectacular temples of humankind have been called the eighth wonder of the world, yet most people have never heard of these temples or even of the new paradigm community of damanhur, nestled in foothills of the italian alps. Meditations in the temples of humankind a guided or unguided meditation in one of the temple halls once you have experienced the halfday or longer temple visit, you will probably feel called to venture more deeply into the temples to linger, take it all in and discover more about the meaning of each of the eight halls. Temples of humankind archives damanhur community blog. It is located in the foothills of the alps in the chiusella valley, bordering on the gran paradiso national park.
Nestled in the alpine foothills of italy is a magical place. This book is not signed by the author or alex grey. The artist is the action that creates the painting and colors, signs and forms are the living actors in it. Damanhur is a remarkable living laboratory, and it is a pleasure to share our more than forty years of research and experience in spiritual, artistic and social fields with guests from around the world. Damanhur temples of humankind, baldissero canavese. The temples of humankind are the crowning achievement of the citizens of damanhur. Dec 31, 2019 celebrate new years eve in the temples of humankind when. Temples of humankind by oberto airaudi 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Damanhur has given life to a new society focused on the pursuit of consciousness through. View all restaurants near damanhur temples of humankind on tripadvisor. Damanhur is a living lab for the future, a federation of communities and a worldwide movement, inspiring. The temples of humankind are also mentioned in the guinness book of records.
Response from damanhur s, public relations manager at damanhur temples of humankind responded 5 nov 2017 thank you carolyn for sharing your impressions and giving an overview of many possibilities people visiting damanhur have. Nearly three decades ago, italian spiritual leader oberto airaudi had a vision of sacred temples built inside a mountain near turin. As artists, artisans, and builders excavated the equivalent of a fivestory subterranean building, it remained a secret from even its closest neighbors. Oct 08, 2015 the halls of water, earth, spheres, metals, the blue temple and the labyrinth. Response from damanhur, public relations manager at damanhur temples of humankind responded oct.
The first pickaxe hit the rock on a warm saturday night, in august 1978. The new photo book and 2020 calendar of the temples of humankind the temples of humankind are the heart of damanhur and a precious magical by. The volume is dedicated to the temples of humankind of damanhur. The temples of humankind in damanhur are called the eighth wonder of the world, and having been there, i would agree wholeheartedly. In this brand new book the temples of humankind are portrayed in a fantastic way with beautiful, clear photos and inspiring texts in italian and english. Or get a hold of dreams of damanhur by keith busha through the damanhur website. Although the themes he deals with are universal, in his paintings oberto airaudi also offers the keys to understand the historical, social and spiritual development of the federation of damanhur. Damanhur is a living lab for the future, a federation of communities and a worldwide movement, inspiring the lives of thousands of people.
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