Damanhur An Esoteric Community Open to the World

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 fil...

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Other Authors: Palmisano, Stefania (Editor), Pannofino, Nicola (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Palgrave Macmillan 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:Palgrave Studies in New Religions and Alternative Spiritualities
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • PART 1: History and organization
  • Chapter 2: The Origins. The Utopia of the People and Community
  • Chapter 3: The Community in Numbers
  • Chapter 4: Ubi societas, ibi ius: The Legal System
  • Chapter 5: A Bridge between Inside and Outside: The Economy
  • Chapter 6: The Politics of a ‘New Spirituality’ Community
  • Chapter 7: Children of Damanhur: A “Unique” Education?
  • PART 2: Culture and spirituality
  • Chapter 8: Oberto Airaudi and the Community. Before-During-After
  • Chapter 9: Secrecy and Spirituality: The Horusian Way and Alchemy
  • Chapter 10: Oberto Airaudi and Selfic Paintings
  • Chapter 11: Spiritual Tourism
  • Chapter 12: Heritagization of Temples of Humankind
  • Chapter 13: The Farewell: Taking Leave from the Community
  • Chapter 14: Conclusions.