Auro Art World organized a series of 6 lectures at the Centre d'Art multimedia room in Auroville. These lectures, conducted by Dr. Christoph Kluetsch, explore connections between art, philosophy, and spirituality, bridging Eastern and Western traditions to illuminate the enduring questions of existence, consciousness, and creativity. The series is offered on the first Tuesday of every month. Fourth lecture - Tuesday 7th January [...]
Psychic Being
II broke off my night meditation a little earlier to switch to writing meditation. A few things suddenly seemed clear to me. The need to align my own body in meditation, to find the right position, which for me means following the movements, the tensions and relaxations of the muscles, the skeleton, the spine. Then the breath [...]
Sacred spaces: churches and temples - a journey through spiritual places
Hritual spaces such as Catholic churches offer contemplation and silence. Temples in Italy, France, Greece and Egypt are impressive ruins that provide a connection to nature and history. The spirit of polytheism characterizes these places. OM expresses this.
Poetry and the impossibility of talking about highways
Aber Hitler built the autobahn! I've been hearing that more and more often lately. It's difficult to continue here because a certain argument, which I find very important, is quite complex and is rejected by people who want to relativize fascism and the Holocaust. The argument, which was suggested by Adorno, is: After Ausschwitzt can [...]
National souls
In Auroville there is the international zone, which aims to give different cultures and nations a place to express themselves and interact. Learn more about the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and his anchoring of consciousness in a global spirituality.
Karl Marx, Charles Darwin and the Indian Renaissance: Influence on the world view of the 20th century
Karl Marx and Charles Darwin shaped the world view of the 20th century. But in India, a movement emerged that freed itself from colonial shackles and revived the wisdom of Indian philosophy.
University
Nhe other day, a friend told me how she had grown up in the Ashram School. Mirra Alfassa founded this school with a radical pedagogy. Children were free to choose what they wanted to learn and when. Very radical: although there was a timetable for languages, history, mathematics, philosophy, gossip, sport, etc., the kids could go wherever they [...]
The Complexity of the Universe, the Role of Consciousness and the Isha Upanishad: A Reflection on Existence and Our Place in the Universe
Dhe Isha Upanishad poses the question of the complexity of the universe and reminds us of the origin of knowledge. Find out more here.
Art in Pondycherry: A look at the artists, their practice and visual language
ELearn more about the artists and their inspiring practices in Pondycherry. Discover the visual language and spiritual depth of the art landscape around Auroville. Delve into the world of art beyond representational conception and discover the vibration of the senses. Experience how the thinking of Deleuze and the Kena Upanishads are interwoven. Be inspired by the question of the body without organs and discover the limits of the physical body.
The misunderstanding of art: a new perspective without representation
Ihis text clears up the misunderstanding about art that it should be a representation. Art is not communication, but a unique experience.
Developing a new world view
Ihis text is about changing your world view and the process of letting go of old beliefs to make room for new ideas.
Memory
In India, the books of the Vedas have been kept in memory for 3000 years. The Rigveda (10,552 verses), Samaveda (1549 verses), Yajurveda (4001 verses) and Atharvaveda (5977 verses) as well as the Upanishads (approx. 1800 verses) have been passed down from generation to generation. The grammar of Sanskrit has not changed significantly and the pronunciation is characterized by exact phonetic [...]
Possible worlds
En this text you will discover the problems of logic and David Lewis' radical answer to these problems. Learn more about the meaning of sentences in different contexts and the indefinability of truth.
Image of thought
En the seminar, find out how a 'colorful dog' questions systematic science and finally takes refuge in aesthetic theory.
The order of things
An the back of a small van, I have spent the last few days driving around Auroville to collect various items for the Pottersmarket. These small vans are the big brothers of the tuk tuks. Sometimes you see six or seven dozen people standing on them when another big festival is coming up. It's a popular means of transportation [...]
How many senses do we have?
EDiscover the importance of the five senses and learn how proprioception as a possible sixth sense represents a revolution. Immerse yourself in the world of perception and consciousness. #Philosophy
"Exhibition of the works of Amitabh Sengupta at the Kalakendra Art Gallery, Auroville"
Dhe works of Amitabh Sengupta show a broad spectrum of styles and reflect the challenges faced by Indian artists in the 20th century. A major exhibition of his work is currently on display at the Kalakendra Art Gallery. Find out more about his influences and his significance for the Indian art scene.
Intermiscence - Kena Upanishad
GI have just returned from a devotional meditation. It is the anniversary of Sri Aurobindo. He left his body 72 years ago, as they say here. I have been thinking and talking a lot about his commentaries on the Kena Upanishad for the last few days. I came across the word 'intermiscence'. It is almost only used by Aurobindo. [...]
Diagrams - philosophical
II am slowly approaching Sanskrit. On Thursdays, Nishtha holds a seminar on the Rigveda. The joint recitation in Sanskrit, the detailed analysis of the translation, Nishtha's philological reflections and the explanations on the psychology of the gods open up access to these 'sacred' texts. I remember my Latin studies, the Indo-Germanic roots, the sounds that [...]
What to do?
Dhe last time I seriously asked myself what I should do was during my studies. I studied philosophy and I was often asked what I wanted to do with it. What a stupid question, I always thought. It's an inner urge, almost a compulsion that you can't resist. Every such [...]