Damanhur's internal university comprising eight schools of inner science: Medit-Action, Alchemy, Sacred Architecture, Ritual & Ceremony, Dream Research, Language & Cosmology, Selfica, and Arts & Visionary Expression.

The founder of Damanhur, 1950–2013. Known within the community by his Damanhurian name Falco Tarassaco (Falcon Dandelion). Author of over 150 books on philosophy, cosmology, and Damanhurian thought.

Italian for 'Sacred Woods'. The five-hectare sacred forest at Damanhur — location of stone circuits, labyrinth walks, and Music of the Plants concerts.

The largest and most recent underground hall of the Temples of Humankind — an ultramarine-vaulted ceremonial space used for the Oracle ceremony and major festivals. Open to visitors.

Damanhur's internal complementary currency, in circulation since 2001. Earned through community contribution and spent within the federation's network of enterprises and services.

Italian: 'citizen'. A full citizen of the Damanhur Federation — achieved after 1–3 years of community life and accepted by collective agreement.

The broader geographical region containing Damanhur — the Canavese area of Piedmont, between the Dora Baltea plain and the Alpine foothills, ~50km north of Turin.

The constructed language of the Damanhur community, taught in the Language & Cosmology school of the Academy. Also used as an adjective: 'Damanhurian philosophy', 'Damanhurian practice'.

The primary nucleus of Damanhur — the founding and largest community, home to the Federation headquarters, Welcome Center, main Selfic studios, and Temples entrance.

The legal entity governing Damanhur: DHORA SRL Impresa Sociale. An Italian social enterprise registered at VAT IT09860720011. Via Baldissero 21, 10080 Vidracco (TO).

Ecovillage Design Education — a four-week residential programme accredited by the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN). Taught annually at Damanhur (August–September). €1,200 course + accommodation.

The Damanhurian name of Oberto Airaudi — Falcon (Falco) Dandelion (Tarassaco). Every community member takes a Damanhurian name combining an animal and a plant.

A sacred geometry pattern of overlapping circles — one of the primary symbolic motifs of the Temples of Humankind. Related to Metatron's Cube and the Vesica Piscis.

Global Ecovillage Network — the international body connecting over 10,000 sustainable intentional communities in 70 countries. Damanhur is a founding member (2002).

The oldest and first hall of the Temples of Humankind, dedicated to the periodic table of elements. Features an encyclopaedic mosaic programme encoding all 118 elements.

A governance role within the Damanhur federation — historically held by Falco Tarassaco, providing philosophical and spiritual guidance to constitutional development. Not an executive position.

One of the nine underground halls of the Temples — a winding stone corridor of memory and transformation. Also a physical 7-circuit walking labyrinth in the Sacred Woods.

Damanhur's primary inner research practice — a structured programme for developing subtle perception, working with multiple souls, and investigating inner space. Practiced daily by all community members since 1979.

A sacred geometry figure formed from 13 circles, encoding all five Platonic solids. One of the master patterns of the Temples and the primary geometric principle of Selfica.

A system for converting plant bioelectrical signals into MIDI musical notes in real time. US Patent No. 10,909,956. In practice since 1975. Public concerts at the Sacred Woods.

A four-week residential immersion programme at Damanhur. 2026 dates: 14 September–12 October. Programme-only: €1,200. All-inclusive (accommodation + meals): €1,800 shared, €2,000 single.

Italian: 'nucleus'. The basic unit of community life at Damanhur — a residential cluster of community members. Damanhur has four main nuclei: Damjl, Crea, Etulte, and Tentyris.

Damanhur's annual ceremony of collective spiritual consultation — held in the Blue Temple. Has informed constitutional changes and major community decisions since 1988.

A system of 24 cosmic forces recognised in Damanhurian cosmology — entities of cosmic nature invoked in ceremony and depicted throughout the Temples. A Damanhurian belief, not a verified external claim.

A science of subtle energy and spiral geometry developed at Damanhur since 1975. Instruments (personal, environmental, and cabin) are constructed from metals wound in precise sacred geometry patterns.

Seven purpose-built chambers at Damanhur, each with a distinct geometric Selfic configuration and intended energetic focus. Available to all visitors for individual sessions.

Damanhur's term for subtle energy pathways crossing the Earth's surface — analogous to ley lines. The Valchiusella valley is believed to sit at the intersection of major synchronic lines. A Damanhurian belief.

The world's largest underground temple complex built by a private group (Guinness World Record, 2001). Nine sacred halls hand-excavated beneath the Valchiusella valley from 1978. 30 metres underground. Public guided tours.

The commune (municipality) in which Damanhur is primarily located. Via Baldissero 21, 10080 Vidracco (TO), Italy. GPS: 45.4892°N, 7.7506°E.

Damanhur's digital learning platform — full access to Academy courses, lectures, guided meditations, and archived ceremonies. €0.50/day (~€15/month). Available worldwide.