content (News) Financial Service informs us that thanks to Future School students Chandran, Dyuman and Kanikannan the financial service office at the Townhall has now an electronic token system. In today's news we feature an interview with Krishna reflecting on recently held Lively Up Your Earth eco music festival. Aurovilians and Newcomers are welcome to register their names for a Darshan on 21st of February token on from Monday, 6th, to Wednesday at PITANGA, in Samasti. Music of hildegarf of Bingen and Beyond at Arka tomorrow at 6pm .
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 (Spirituality) ..."But the hour is often terrible, of fire and whirlwind and the tempest, a threading of the winepress of the feed of God..." says Sri Aurobindo on the Hour of God which Loretta quote in our interview or reflections on recent cyclone Thane raging over Auroville and nearby villages. And as she says that when something happens that hurts you, and it hurts you much, you stop and ask, although the Hour of God is not physical thing but it does crush down something inside of us. The bottom line is LOVE, which made and manifest the Universe.
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Saturday, 28 January 2012 (City Life) Within a short visit of Engineers Without Borders from Australia Elvira introduced to them governance and working groups as a part of evolving process which should lead us to the Divine Anarchy, as The Mother named it. Elvira shortly presented history, and how the number of residents invoked the need for more formal governance in the form of a delegate system in order to interact with outer world and Indian Government. Changing process of governance is a slow one because in basically a process of changing ourselves.
Friday, 20 January 2012 (News) Todays interview is wih Aurovilian Kayananda, enthusiatic about the OM choir experience. Its Pongal, celebrated all over India! It began as a farmers festival, but has become a national festival. Bhogi: discarding old things; homes cleaned and decorated. Rice with fresh milk is boiled to overflowing, offered to the Sun God in gratitude for the harvest. Maattu honors cows: they are washed, horns painted brightly, flowers round their necks. Kanu Pidi : girls feed the crows, praying for their brothers: a time of gratitude and family reunions. Read more Monday, 16 January 2012 (News) Featured is Ludovica who presents a one-day workshop with partner Paola to share the language of music, of composing and playing; another workshop on the deeper level of the community and remembering those who left us this year: Aurovilians Lucia, Tenzin, Bhavana, Alumelu, Tatiana and Anna Maria. Living abroad Mark Aspi, Erica and Myriam, ShyamSundar in Pondy and Mia Berden in Holland. a moment of remembrance..at Matrimandir no bonfire at the Amphitheatre on 1st January... 6 pm to 9 a Meditative Space in Candle Light under the Banyan Tree.
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Monday, 26 December 2011 (News) Lola speaks about the Hibiscus Art Village project, which finally has a site location; it plans to be a place for arts and crafts to flourish, a place to work and to learn. Announcements: a Rudra Veena concert Saturday 17 December, 7:30 pm at Bharat Nivas; a monthly mime workshop at Life Education Centre; a 5-day course in Organic Food Growing at Buddha Garden and free interactive seminars offered by Insight Seminars at Auroshilpam. See the photo of the total lunar eclipse during last Saturday's full moon taken by Lalit (read more section).
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Monday, 12 December 2011 (News) 5 December 2011, significant for AurovilleRadio: it's our 7th birthday. Hear Andrea, AurovilleRadio's founder. Also today: the anniversary of the passing of Sri Aurobindo the great avatar, who has given more than can be told. Road construction: Bharat Nivas gate to existent paved road built by Martanda some 4 years ago, promised completion for the 2012 Marathon. Housing news: Line of Force Housing Project has conditional site permission for a first phase for 75 residents and, Kalpana Housing Project, a phased development of 64 apartments.
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Monday, 05 December 2011 (Education) On one of the lasts talks Jaya, Shivaya, Deepti, Julian Lines, Brook Teklehaimanot talked on projects for and within the international Zone. Jaya and Deepti started with general overview , and touched CIRHU (Center for International Research in Human Unity) which should be a hub and concentration spot for people to learn and grow through experiences, it should be center for all human unity... Shivaya and Julian talked about the Peace Table, made by George Nakashima. Shivaya continued with Unity Pavilion, Brook talked about Africa House.
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Friday, 25 November 2011 (News) Today a collective gathering at 5pm at Banyan Tree to call the force of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother and focus on Unity in Diversity. Tomorrow at 6pm at Kale Kendra Square Circle Gallery, Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture opening of a collective exhibition "NEXT GENERATION", organized by the Hibiscus Art Village Project. followed by surprise, Well Cafe dinner, film and music performance by Samtsanga Group. in today's news we also feature short excerpt of interview with Hazel, volunteer from Manchester, who's working wtih Aikiyam school.
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Thursday, 24 November 2011 (News) Renu, team member of the Selection Committee, shares her thoughts and feelings on the work; the team has been meeting over the past several months attempting to follow the process for choosing new members for the next two-year term of the AVC and WC, acceptable to the Residents' Assembly. Thanksgiving, an American holiday to give thanks for the many blessings of life, celebrated as a dinner at Visitors' Centre on Thursday. All are welcome. Chronotype workshop by Giorgio at Arka. 2012 Auroviille Marathon training announced, days and timings.
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Wednesday, 23 November 2011 (News) Resident Assembly Service invites us all for for a collective gathering on Thursday 24th November 2011 at 5 pm to 6 pm at Banyan Tree. Let's meet a community at the center of Auroville. Let's aspire to call the force of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother and focus on Unity in Diversity. A prayer to manifest One Body of the Mother. From Friday 25 November to 12 December (9 am to 5 pm) Hibiscus Art Village Project prepared at gallery Kala Kendra Square-Circle - (Bharat Nivas COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION NEW GENERATION . Opening on Friday 25th at 6pm.
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Tuesday, 22 November 2011 (News) The new Auroville Library opens Monday 28 November at 9 am. Parking is along the Ring Road, opposite the Library. Gratitude to former librarian Juergen, whose idea and vision it was to create the right Library for Auroville; without his dream, his relentless energy and push, there would be no new Library here today. Tomatis Programmes: available for both therapeutic purposes and language assimilation. The Tomatis Method addresses not just problems and disabilities, but enhances potential and creativity in its wide range of applications.
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Monday, 21 November 2011 (Education) During the Auroville International meeting in Addis Abbaba at the Red Cross Society Training Institute Deepti presented "An Auroville Perspective" on the topic of education and Lourdes Nadine talked about "Activity Based Learning for Primary Education in India". Both talks were very much interesting for numerous local audience, and practical questions on methods arose after the presentations. Integral education, based on Sri Aurobindo and the Mother's principals, and Activity Based Learning trough cards over years proved their effeciency.
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Sunday, 20 November 2011 (Education) The aim of the Sri Aurobindo-Mother avatar was to establish the foundations of a new species beyond the human: superman. In The Supramental Manifestation (1949) Sri Aurobindo wrote that, for the superman to be incarnated on the Earth, an intermediary range of transitory beings would be necessary. The Mother called these beings surhommes, overmen. Moreover, she said explicitly that to realize the transitory beings in their presumably huge variety was our task. This talk given by Georges van Vrekhem at Savitri Bhavan on 12 November 2011 is the
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Tuesday, 15 November 2011 (News) Today's feature: Sandyra speaks about 'TerraSoul,' a part of Windarra Farm. Auroville's Solid Waste Management: the 'greener' waste survey, a film on waste activity in AV by film-makers Doris and Francis, Earthday is coming up; what are the best green practices in AV? Which community best manages its waste? And, Eco-Pro team is working to establish a relationship with nearby villages to increase awareness, to reduce litter.
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Monday, 14 November 2011 (News) Announcements in today's news. Mother's and Sri Aurobindo's knowledge of significance of numbers: Friday it will be 11-11-11 followed by 20-11-2011... to meditate on the idea of oneness on these dates. A documentary on Auroville artists, their art, being made by AVRadio and Hans. Residents' Assembly Service presents an update, emphasis on attendance in gemeral meetings, on consensus as a tool. Bamboo Centre offers service and items custom designed.
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Wednesday, 09 November 2011 (Arts & Culture) The word is a sound expressive of the idea. In the supra-physical plane when an idea has to be realised, one can by repeating the word-expression of it, produce vibrations which prepare the mind for the realisation of the idea. That is the principle of the Mantra and of japa. One repeats the name of the Divine and the vibrations created in the consciousness prepare the realisation of the Divine. It is the same idea that is expressed in the Bible, God said, Let there be Light, and there was Light. It is creation by the Word. - [Sri Aurobindo]
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Tuesday, 08 November 2011 (Spirituality) An Open Conversation with Dou Dou Diene on CIRHU brought up many interesting points and opinions since there was no agenda; it was held in an informal reflection on the role and need of CIRHU in Auroville and in the planet at large. Should CIRHU stand on a different level of progress in the next decade? All research documented, communicated and followed up? Changes everywhere....especially changes in consciousness which can lead into something new, can bring new perspectives to the world with CIRHU playing a role.
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Wednesday, 12 October 2011 (News) Featured today is an interview with Aurovilian Dianna, journalist with Auroville Today, expressing her enthusiam for the recent film festival. 'If we want peace on earth, we need to get an idea of what peace is' from the recent Auroville Seminar 'Renewable Townships of Tomorrow;' a book on Tamera Community in Portugal has been given to Laboratory of Evolution. The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmother's film For the Next 7 Generations is their story. Hopefully they will sit in council in Auroville next year.
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Wednesday, 12 October 2011 (Arts & Culture) Auroville's second Film Festival, the brainchild of Marco of Cinema Paradiso, had its grand opening yesterday to a a packed audience of Aurovilians adult and children plus guests from abroad. There was a contagious spirit in the very air, spreading through one and all; smiles and laughter midst music created the sense of a real festival. Hear Marco as he shares his feelings; Paul and Wazo entertainingly explained what was to take place, and Kathy and Amy also had comments to share on this lively event.
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Friday, 30 September 2011 (News) Listen to a short excerpt of an interview with Alain Grandcola speaking about the road-in-progress at Solar Kitchen. Eleven more talks from Georges van Vrekhem starts October 8 beginning with Evolution,
CSA (community supported agriculture project) holds another meeting on growing food in public spaces Wednesday, 4 pm at Solitude. Auroville Film Festival 2011: AurovilleRadio will do a live internet broadcast 6 to 7 pm, 29 Sept. through 3 Oct. Living Routes invites AV youth aged 1825 to apply for a scholarship in the Spring 2012 semester.
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Monday, 26 September 2011 (News) Sunny speaks about the ongoing important topic of development vs. the land, the sacred forests, the trees planted and nourished by those who came first, to create the Greenbelt of Auroville. Also featured is the music of Ana and Tiago's Yemadas Bamboo Band. Aurovilles Farewell Room, presently located at the Auroville Health Centre, is planned to become a part of the new Integral Healing Centre coming up on the Crown Road near Arka, announces its fundraising efforts.
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Monday, 19 September 2011 (News) Featured in today's news find further information against pollution, in relation to the Karuvadikuppam dumpsite, with a plea for involvement from all, as all suffer the effect of it. Announcements incllude this weekend festivities in recognition of World Bamboo Day. Offered also on Saturday a computer slide show on Japanese Gardens at the Pavilion of Tibetan Culture and, a reminder that Play of Painting sessions continue at Udavi Schools new studio on Sunday afternoons 4-5:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, 14 September 2011 (News) From the participatory session held last week by Dr. Brahmanand Mohanty, expert in the field of energy, hear an excerpt of his talk; he focused on the future of mankind, which will be determined if man will switch from oil based reliance to green based practices for energy. His talk in its entirety may be heard later today. The Karuvadikuppam dumpsite: a plea to sign the petition letter, all those suffering from its toxic waste fumes. The text of this letter is available on Auronet; soon at public places (Solar Kitchen, Town Hall, etc.)
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Monday, 12 September 2011 (News) Featured is an interview with Audrey, a working artist who speaks about what she offers in the Creativity Community Atelier: an explorative experience through art. Available from Prisma is a new publication: Auroville Farms, Forest and Botanical Garden which covers Auroville's early days, a short history of farming and greenwork plus a profile of a few of the nurseries and farms. A solo Violin Recital By Ladislav Brozman takes place tomorrow Thursday September 8, 5:30 pm at Savitri Bhavan, in the Picture Gallery.
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Wednesday, 07 September 2011 (Spirituality) On Saturday, 14th August, a memorial gathering was held in Savitri Bhavan dedicated to Syam Sundar who recently passed away. Shyam Sundar was appointed by the Mother as the secretary of Auroville affairs and was involved in the township project from the very beginning. About thirty Aurovilians and fifteen Ashramites gathered in Savitri Bhavan to pay tribute to Shyam Sundar. After a short meditation, several friends spontaneously shared their reminiscences of Shyamsunder, who had taken significant roles in his lifetime.
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Thursday, 25 August 2011 (News) Featured today is Dr. Peter Choate of Canada; a clinical social worker specializing in child protection. Hes here shedding light in the area of child abuse... the interview in its entirety can be heard in the next days. Tonight, 8 pm Pitanga: a contemporary Indian Jazz concert featuring Amit Heri from Bangalore on guitar with Matt Littlewood on sax, Mishko M'Ba on Bass, Manosh Bardhan on Tabla. Erika Schumaker lived in Auroville from 1993 'til 2001. At 90, in Germany, Erika passed into the Light. She is remembered with love.
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Wednesday, 24 August 2011 (Spirituality) This talk of Manoj Pavitran was part of a series of talks on the topic "mutation" that were held in February 2010. We feel that it still has a great value since we are in the middle of a world crisis that seems to bring the advent of mutation. First we hear an introduction to the three-day event on "mutation", then Aurevan is reading three poems from Anu and after Manoj Pavitran is giving a talk titled "Surrendering to change". He speaks of a poise of peace and silence and the presence of the sacred that we have to establish in ourselves. Read more Friday, 12 August 2011 (News) The news today features an interview with Christoph, on the coming annual film festival and 'Datenstrudel,' a 24-hour video recently executed by Jorn Hintzer and Jakob Hufner in Berlin, idea and by Mark Formanek.; check standard-time.com. Announcements include NAGA-MANDALA, a play about Love, Honor, Betrayal, Sacrifice, Magic and Foolishness to be played next weekend.. . Also Silambattan (the ancient Tamil stick-fighting martial art) classes for children aged 14 and younger.
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Monday, 08 August 2011 (Spirituality) In this recording Aryadeep is sharing the philosophy of Auroville with visiting members of the Zeitgeist movement and they are explaining the structure and ideas of their movement. While Auroville attracted people from all over the world that were touched by the future vision of the Mother to create a township were people from all nations could live together in human unity, also the members of the Zeitgeist movement were inspired by a vision for a better human future. Their core idea is a money-free and cybernated "resource-based economy".
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