Damanhur ~ Amazing Spiritual Eco Community and Model for the World
"Damanhur was founded to realise a dream, the dream of a society based upon optimism and on the fact that human beings could be the masters of their own destiny without having to depend on other forces outside of themselves."
From their website: http://www.damanhur.org/
The Federation of Damanhur is a centre for spiritual, artistic and social research known throughout the whole world. Its philosophy is based on action, optimism and upon the idea that every human being lives to leave something of themselves to the others and to contribute towards the growth and evolution of the whole of humanity.
Please visit their website and be sure to see the extraordinary Temples !
Damanhur, is an eco-society based on ethical and spiritual values, awarded by an agency of the United Nations as a model for a sustainable future.
Founded in 1975, the Federation has about 1,000 citizens and extends over 500 hectares of territory throughout Valchiusella and the Alto Canavese area, at the foothills of the Piedmont Alps in Italy.
Damanhur offers courses and events all year round, and it is possible to visit for short periods as well as longer stays for study, vacation or regeneration.
The Damanhur School values spirituality and personal growth. We believe everyone has an inner reality with ethics that serve as a compass to direct our thoughts, feelings and actions.
By using our spiritual faculties, we connect with our inner wisdom and come to a deeper understanding of ourselves. When each individual works to improve himself or herself, the world as a whole improves. We value peace, tolerance and love, and we encourage cooperation, honesty and respect.
The Damanhur School educates for sustainable development and safeguarding the planet.