Auroville's monthly news magazine since 1988
An open letter, By Julietta
Initially created as a sub-group of Third-Age (under Mattram’s umbrella), the “Let’s Talk About Death” group aims to reach any age of Auroville’s population by providing time, space and content to talk freely about death.
Feature
By the end of October, the last houses in the new community of Soffio in the Residential Zone were completed. Auroville Today spoke to architect Dorle.
Feature, By Aurevan
The Farewell Centre, Auroville’s funeral home, was inaugurated in March 2016. Since then it has received thirteen Aurovilians and Newcomers.
An interview with Suzie, By Alan
In a few weeks, the new farewell facility will officially open. Suzie, who is a long-term member of the Farewell Group, describes their work, the importance of the new facility, and her own evolving relationship to death.
Editorial
Death is not a popular topic of conversation. Yet philosophers through the ages have stated that an awareness of death and preparedness for it is essential to living one’s life to the full.
