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			<description><![CDATA[Here is an introduction to Oneness and Global Oneness Community that hopefully can serve as an inspiration:*

What is Oneness Movement?*
Oneness Movement is not an organization, but rather people from different faiths and creeds united by a common thought; we are all one and we cannot allow suffering to occur for another part of the creation anymore than we can allow suffering for ourselves. Whatever harm that is done to one part of the creation – is a harm done to ourselves. 

It is the view that people from different faiths and cultures by far have much more uniting them than the opposite. It is also the view that transformation of consciousness, both on an individual and collective level, is necessary for humanity to move into a more prosperous and sustainable direction.
 
It is the belief that this transformation is not only possible – but that it actually already has started.


* What is Oneness?*
In the sense it is used here, it is basically twofold. It is the idea that everything is inter-connected and inter-dependent, including the view that humans are not only dependent on each other on a physical level, but also on a much deeper level. Oneness can also be seen as a state of consciousness, a state usually described as Enlightenment.

There are many different ways of approaching Oneness, here are a few:


* Morphogenetic Fields*
Morphogenetic fields are basically non-physical blueprints that give birth to forms.

According to its founder, the biologist Rupert Sheldrake, a morphogenetic field, is an equivalent to an electromagnetic field that carries information only, not energy, and are available throughout time and space without any loss of intensity after they have been created.

Morphogenetic fields are created by the patterns of physical forms. They help guide the formation of later similar systems where a newly forming system "tunes into" a previous system by having within it a "seed" that resonates with a similar seed in the earlier form.

Morphogenetic fields can be used to describe how the human consciousness is shared. The Morphogenetic fields therefore play the main role in the idea that humanity at one point in time will go thru a dramatic collective shift in consciousness. A shift that will happen when the critical mass for a shift is reached, or in other words, when a certain number of spiritually awakened individuals are reached.

Articles: 
Morphogenetic Fields (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../morphogenetic_fields) 
Morphogenetic fields: Morphogenetic fields according to Robert Gilman Terence Mckenna and Rupert Sheldrake (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../a/Morphogenetic_fields/id/10363) 
Morphogenic Fields: The Morphogenic fields explained by “The Hundredth Monkey” (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../a/Morphogenic_Fields/id/4781)


* Global Consciousness Project*
In the laboratory of Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR) at Princeton University/USA, research on the topic "mind-machine-interaction" has been ongoing since the late 1970s. As far back as the late 80s, extensive studies proved that diodes with white noise might be used as an interface between man and machine. Since 1998, worldwide about 50 such diodes with white noise have been measuring not only the consciousness of individuals but also the global consciousness of mankind within a study called "Global Consciousness Project". The results have been published and indicate synchronized reaction of all diodes to incidents of worldwide interest such as the war in Iraq, Lady Diana’s funeral or the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001 on the World Trade Centre in New York.

 Articles: 
Morphic fields can now be measured scientifically! (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../a/Morphic_fields/id/10320), 

Here is a video giving a good overview: 
Video - Dean Radin: The Global Consciousness Project (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-980-1074-1131.html)

Homepage: Global Consciousness Project -- consciousness, group consciousness, mind (http://noosphere.princeton.edu/) 


* The Holographic Universe*
In 1982 a remarkable event took place. At the University of Paris, a research team led by physicist Alain Aspect performed what may turn out to be one of the most important experiments of the 20th century. You did not hear about it on the evening news. In fact, unless you are in the habit of reading scientific journals you probably have never even heard Aspect's name, though there are some who believe his discovery may change the face of science. 

Aspect and his team discovered that under certain circumstances subatomic particles such as electrons are able to instantaneously communicate with each other regardless of the distance separating them. It doesn't matter whether they are 10 feet or 10 billion miles apart. Somehow each particle always seems to know what the other is doing. The problem with this feat is that it violates Einstein's long-held tenet that no communication can travel faster than the speed of light. Since travelling faster than the speed of light is tantamount to breaking the time barrier, this daunting prospect has caused some physicists to try to come up with elaborate ways to explain away Aspect's findings. But it has inspired others to offer even more radical explanations.

 See: Spirituality and Science: The Holographic Universe (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../a/Holographic_Universe/id/5864) 


*The Divine Matrix*
Gregg Braden is describing a concept called Divine Matrix, which he defines as a bridge between the inner and outer world, and a mirror of quantum essence. In further describing the matrix, he cites the work of physicist Max Planck who wrote about a non-conventional form of energy from which all physical matter originates. This matrix or field is not something that is "out there" but rather it's the very stuff that is holding us together, says Braden. The universe can be viewed as a massive computer, with our consciousness as the operating system and our emotions/feelings as the software. We each create a feeling in our heart, and like prayer, it can have a direct effect on the planet. Prayer can be most effective if the desired outcome is perceived as having already happened, as this gives the field something to work with, he explains.

 Article: http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/open-oneness-forum/1073-oneness-unified-field.html#post1130 (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/open-oneness-forum/1073-oneness-unified-field.html#post1130), (article posted by Univisions (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/members/univisions.html))

Video: Video - Gregg Braden: The Divine Matrix - Part 1-5 (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-981-1076-1134.html) (an audio interview in 5 parts) 

 (Much more articles related to Gregg Bradens ideas can be found here: Law of Attraction (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../law_of_attraction))


*The Mayan Calendar*
"The Mayan Calendar provides an exact schedule for the Cosmic Plan and the unfolding of all things that come into existence. There is now ample empirical evidence for this, something that shines new light on the age old questions of mankind. Things do exist for a reason. The reason is that they fit into the divine cosmic plan. For those that seriously engage in a study of the Mayan Calendar this soon becomes evident and the former materialist world view loses all relevance. The Mayan Calendar is a gateway to the worlds of consciousness which the majority of humanity has been blinded to through the use of false or delusory calendars.

...What it does say is that step by step there will be a change in consciousness in the current Galactic Underworld that until October 28, 2011, will make Enlightenment a state that is increasingly more easily attained."
-- Carl Johan Calleman 

 Articles:
Mayan calendar and humanity’s path towards Enlightenment (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../a/Mayan_Calendar/id/2000)
Mayan Calendar - 2012 and The Mayan Calendar (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../mayan_calendar) (archive with a collection of related articles) 

Videos:
Mayan Calendar & 2012 (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/16-all-50.html)
   

*Gaia Hypothesis*
The Gaia Hypothesis proposes that our planet functions as a single organism that maintains conditions necessary for its survival. The truly startling component of the Gaia hypothesis is the idea that the Earth is a single living entity with the capacity of self regulation.Image: http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../nill.gif 

 Articles:
Gaia Hypothesis (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../gaia_hypothesis) 


*Sri Bhagavan of Oneness University*
Sri Bhagavan, the founder of Oneness University, describes his definition of Oneness (asked by Acharya Anandagiri):

Video - Meaning of Oneness (Audio 7) (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-92-141-180.html)
Video - Need for Enlightenment (Audio 9) (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-106-155-194.html)



* What is Deeksha, Oneness Blessing?*
Oneness blessing (Deeksha) is the transfer of a universal energy from one person to another. It really isn’t a new phenomenon but rather an ancient practice that due to the current cosmic “window” has become more powerful than ever.

 About Deeksha, see these articles:
Oneness Blessing: What is Oneness Blessing - Oneness Deeksha? (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/39/oneness-blessing-what-is-oneness-blessing-oneness-deeksha/)
The Oneness Blessing - An interview with Arjuna Ardagh (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/35/the-oneness-blessing-an-interview-with-arjuna-ardagh/)

Articles by Kiara Windrider:
Deeksha: An Evolutionary Perspective (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/67/deeksha-an-evolutionary-perspective/)
Deeksha: The Big Picture (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/68/deeksha-the-big-picture/)
Deeksha: Deeksha and the Brain (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/66/deeksha-deeksha-and-the-brain/)

Videos: 
Video - What is the Oneness Blessing? - Audio of Krishnaraj (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-607-688-720.html) 
Video - Arjuna Ardagh: Introducing the Oneness Blessing - Part 1, 2 and 3 (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-604-682-715.html) 
        


* What is the Oneness** University and Oneness** Temple?*
Sri Bhagavan has a vision which first step is the completion of the Shakti Sthal, or Oneness Temple, in Golden City. This is a massive hall constructed according to the Vedic science of sacred geometry, and is being built where certain gridlines on the Earth intersect. Once completed, the dikshas will take place on the upper floor of this hall while the lower floor will be open 24 hours a day for people to sit in meditation. The idea is to have 5000 or more enlightened people meditating here at all times, generating a huge morphogenetic field of enlightenment for the Earth.

Articles:  
Morphogenetic fields and the Oneness Temple (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/88/oneness-temple-morphogenetic-fields-and-the-oneness-temple/) (by Kiara Windrider)
Consecration of the Oneness Temple, Golden City, India, April 22, 2008 (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/87/) (from the blog by Guru Singh)


Videos: 
Video - The Oneness Temple vol.1 (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-50-99-138.html) 
Video - The Oneness Temple vol.2 (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-51-100-139.html) 
_Oneness University & Oneness Temple Videos_ (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/6-all-0.html)

Sri Bhagavan about Oneness University: Video - The Oneness University - Sri Bhagavan (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-67-116-155.html)

Photos: Golden City with Oneness University and Oneness Temple - Photo Gallery Images Pictures (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/502)]]></description>
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<div><font size="2"><i>Here is an introduction to Oneness and Global Oneness Community that hopefully can serve as an inspiration:</i></font><b><font size="4"><br />
<br />
What is Oneness Movement?</font></b><br />
Oneness Movement is not an organization, but rather people from different faiths and creeds united by a common thought; we are all one and we cannot allow suffering to occur for another part of the creation anymore than we can allow suffering for ourselves. Whatever harm that is done to one part of the creation – is a harm done to ourselves. <br />
<br />
It is the view that people from different faiths and cultures by far have much more uniting them than the opposite. It is also the view that transformation of consciousness, both on an individual and collective level, is necessary for humanity to move into a more prosperous and sustainable direction.<br />
 <br />
It is the belief that this transformation is not only possible – but that it actually already has started.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><font size="4"> What is Oneness?</font></b><br />
In the sense it is used here, it is basically twofold. It is the idea that everything is inter-connected and inter-dependent, including the view that humans are not only dependent on each other on a physical level, but also on a much deeper level. Oneness can also be seen as a state of consciousness, a state usually described as Enlightenment.<br />
<br />
There are many different ways of approaching Oneness, here are a few:<br />
<br />
<br />
<b> Morphogenetic Fields</b><br />
Morphogenetic fields are basically non-physical blueprints that give birth to forms.<br />
<br />
According to its founder, the biologist Rupert Sheldrake, a morphogenetic field, is an equivalent to an electromagnetic field that carries information only, not energy, and are available throughout time and space without any loss of intensity after they have been created.<br />
<br />
Morphogenetic fields are created by the patterns of physical forms. They help guide the formation of later similar systems where a newly forming system &quot;tunes into&quot; a previous system by having within it a &quot;seed&quot; that resonates with a similar seed in the earlier form.<br />
<br />
Morphogenetic fields can be used to describe how the human consciousness is shared. The Morphogenetic fields therefore play the main role in the idea that humanity at one point in time will go thru a dramatic collective shift in consciousness. A shift that will happen when the critical mass for a shift is reached, or in other words, when a certain number of spiritually awakened individuals are reached.<br />
<br />
<i>Articles: <br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../morphogenetic_fields" target="_blank">Morphogenetic Fields</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../a/Morphogenetic_fields/id/10363" target="_blank">Morphogenetic fields: Morphogenetic fields according to Robert Gilman Terence Mckenna and Rupert Sheldrake</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../a/Morphogenic_Fields/id/4781" target="_blank">Morphogenic Fields: The Morphogenic fields explained by “The Hundredth Monkey”</a></i><br />
<br />
<br />
<b> Global Consciousness Project</b><br />
In the laboratory of Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR) at Princeton University/USA, research on the topic &quot;mind-machine-interaction&quot; has been ongoing since the late 1970s. As far back as the late 80s, extensive studies proved that diodes with white noise might be used as an interface between man and machine. Since 1998, worldwide about 50 such diodes with white noise have been measuring not only the consciousness of individuals but also the global consciousness of mankind within a study called &quot;Global Consciousness Project&quot;. The results have been published and indicate synchronized reaction of all diodes to incidents of worldwide interest such as the war in Iraq, Lady Diana’s funeral or the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001 on the World Trade Centre in New York.<br />
<br />
<i> Articles: <br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../a/Morphic_fields/id/10320" target="_blank">Morphic fields can now be measured scientifically!</a>, <br />
<br />
Here is a video giving a good overview: <br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-980-1074-1131.html" target="_blank">Video - Dean Radin: The Global Consciousness Project</a><br />
<br />
Homepage: <a href="http://noosphere.princeton.edu/" target="_blank">Global Consciousness Project -- consciousness, group consciousness, mind</a> </i><br />
<br />
<br />
<b> The Holographic Universe</b><br />
In 1982 a remarkable event took place. At the University of Paris, a research team led by physicist Alain Aspect performed what may turn out to be one of the most important experiments of the 20th century. You did not hear about it on the evening news. In fact, unless you are in the habit of reading scientific journals you probably have never even heard Aspect's name, though there are some who believe his discovery may change the face of science. <br />
<br />
Aspect and his team discovered that under certain circumstances subatomic particles such as electrons are able to instantaneously communicate with each other regardless of the distance separating them. It doesn't matter whether they are 10 feet or 10 billion miles apart. Somehow each particle always seems to know what the other is doing. The problem with this feat is that it violates Einstein's long-held tenet that no communication can travel faster than the speed of light. Since travelling faster than the speed of light is tantamount to breaking the time barrier, this daunting prospect has caused some physicists to try to come up with elaborate ways to explain away Aspect's findings. But it has inspired others to offer even more radical explanations.<br />
<br />
<i> See: <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../a/Holographic_Universe/id/5864" target="_blank">Spirituality and Science: The Holographic Universe</a> </i><br />
<br />
<br />
<b>The Divine Matrix</b><br />
<font size="2">Gregg Braden is describing a concept called Divine Matrix, which he defines as a bridge between the inner and outer world, and a mirror of quantum essence. In further describing the matrix, he cites the work of physicist Max Planck who wrote about a non-conventional form of energy from which all physical matter originates. This matrix or field is not something that is &quot;out there&quot; but rather it's the very stuff that is holding us together, says Braden. The universe can be viewed as a massive computer, with our consciousness as the operating system and our emotions/feelings as the software. We each create a feeling in our heart, and like prayer, it can have a direct effect on the planet. Prayer can be most effective if the desired outcome is perceived as having already happened, as this gives the field something to work with, he explains.</font><br />
<br />
<i> Article:<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/open-oneness-forum/1073-oneness-unified-field.html#post1130" target="_blank"> http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/open-oneness-forum/1073-oneness-unified-field.html#post1130</a>, (article posted by <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/members/univisions.html" target="_blank">Univisions</a>)<br />
<br />
Video:<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-981-1076-1134.html" target="_blank"> Video - Gregg Braden: The Divine Matrix - Part 1-5</a> (an audio interview in 5 parts)</i> <br />
<br />
<i> (Much more articles related to Gregg Bradens ideas can be found here: <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../law_of_attraction" target="_blank">Law of Attraction</a>)</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<b>The Mayan Calendar</b><br />
<i>&quot;The Mayan Calendar provides an exact schedule for the Cosmic Plan and the unfolding of all things that come into existence. There is now ample empirical evidence for this, something that shines new light on the age old questions of mankind. Things do exist for a reason. The reason is that they fit into the divine cosmic plan. For those that seriously engage in a study of the Mayan Calendar this soon becomes evident and the former materialist world view loses all relevance. The Mayan Calendar is a gateway to the worlds of consciousness which the majority of humanity has been blinded to through the use of false or delusory calendars.<br />
<br />
...What it does say is that step by step there will be a change in consciousness in the current Galactic Underworld that until October 28, 2011, will make Enlightenment a state that is increasingly more easily attained.&quot;</i><br />
-- Carl Johan Calleman <br />
<br />
<i> Articles:<br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../a/Mayan_Calendar/id/2000" target="_blank">Mayan calendar and humanity’s path towards Enlightenment</a><br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../mayan_calendar" target="_blank">Mayan Calendar - 2012 and The Mayan Calendar</a> (archive with a collection of related articles) <br />
<br />
Videos:<br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/16-all-50.html" target="_blank">Mayan Calendar &amp; 2012</a><br />
</i>   <br />
<br />
<b>Gaia Hypothesis</b><br />
The Gaia Hypothesis proposes that our planet functions as a single organism that maintains conditions necessary for its survival. The truly startling component of the Gaia hypothesis is the idea that the Earth is a single living entity with the capacity of self regulation.<i><i><i><i><i><img src="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../nill.gif" border="0" alt="" /></i></i></i></i></i><br />
<br />
<i> Articles:<br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/../gaia_hypothesis" target="_blank">Gaia Hypothesis</a></i> <br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Sri Bhagavan of Oneness University</b><br />
Sri Bhagavan, the founder of Oneness University, describes his definition of Oneness (asked by Acharya Anandagiri):<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-92-141-180.html" target="_blank">Video - Meaning of Oneness (Audio 7)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-106-155-194.html" target="_blank">Video - Need for Enlightenment (Audio 9)</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><font size="4"> What is Deeksha, Oneness Blessing?</font></b><br />
Oneness blessing (Deeksha) is the transfer of a universal energy from one person to another. It really isn’t a new phenomenon but rather an ancient practice that due to the current cosmic “window” has become more powerful than ever.<br />
<br />
<i> About Deeksha, see these articles:<br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/39/oneness-blessing-what-is-oneness-blessing-oneness-deeksha/" target="_blank">Oneness Blessing: What is Oneness Blessing - Oneness Deeksha?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/35/the-oneness-blessing-an-interview-with-arjuna-ardagh/" target="_blank">The Oneness Blessing - An interview with Arjuna Ardagh</a><br />
<br />
Articles by Kiara Windrider:<br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/67/deeksha-an-evolutionary-perspective/" target="_blank">Deeksha: An Evolutionary Perspective</a><br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/68/deeksha-the-big-picture/" target="_blank">Deeksha: The Big Picture</a><br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/66/deeksha-deeksha-and-the-brain/" target="_blank">Deeksha: Deeksha and the Brain</a><br />
<br />
Videos: <br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-607-688-720.html" target="_blank">Video - What is the Oneness Blessing? - Audio of Krishnaraj</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-604-682-715.html" target="_blank">Video - Arjuna Ardagh: Introducing the Oneness Blessing - Part 1, 2 and 3</a> <br />
</i>        <br />
<br />
<br />
<b><font size="4"> What is the Oneness</font></b><b><font size="4"> University and Oneness</font></b><b><font size="4"> Temple?</font></b><br />
Sri Bhagavan has a vision which first step is the completion of the Shakti Sthal, or Oneness Temple, in Golden City. This is a massive hall constructed according to the Vedic science of sacred geometry, and is being built where certain gridlines on the Earth intersect. Once completed, the dikshas will take place on the upper floor of this hall while the lower floor will be open 24 hours a day for people to sit in meditation. The idea is to have 5000 or more enlightened people meditating here at all times, generating a huge morphogenetic field of enlightenment for the Earth.<br />
<br />
<i>Articles:  <br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/88/oneness-temple-morphogenetic-fields-and-the-oneness-temple/" target="_blank">Morphogenetic fields and the Oneness Temple</a> (by Kiara Windrider)<br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/news/article/87/" target="_blank">Consecration of the Oneness Temple, Golden City, India, April 22, 2008</a> (from the blog by Guru Singh)<br />
<br />
<br />
Videos: <br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-50-99-138.html" target="_blank">Video - The Oneness Temple vol.1</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-51-100-139.html" target="_blank">Video - The Oneness Temple vol.2</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/6-all-0.html" target="_blank"><u>Oneness University &amp; Oneness Temple Videos</u></a><br />
<br />
Sri Bhagavan about Oneness University: <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/show-67-116-155.html" target="_blank">Video - The Oneness University - Sri Bhagavan</a><br />
<br />
Photos: <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/502" target="_blank">Golden City with Oneness University and Oneness Temple - Photo Gallery Images Pictures</a></i></div>


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			<title>Welcome to Global Oneness Community!</title>
			<link>http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/blogs/jonas1/3-welcome-global-oneness-community.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:59:30 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi dear friend!

The community isn’t really launched yet with any kind of marketing but it is already some 250 members!! That’s really great!
*

New profile pages*
Before launch there are some things that still has to be done. First of all it is the member profile pages that will undergo a total overhaul and then functionality for social networking. It will be really great! Promise!


*What forums?*
The whole structure of different forums is not thought thru yet; what forums and sub-forums should it be? I’m for example thinking about having a forum for “Remote Deeksha Request”, where people needing a deeksha can ask for it and those giving remote deeksha can confirm when they will give one. Would that be a good idea? What else is needed?

I would be very happy for suggestions and ideas! Please post your suggestions here: Suggestions (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/support-suggestions/) 


*Questions*
There will soon be both general ("global") and local hosted forums where you can ask questions about local events and use your own local language. As for now, if you have any question (local or general) please post them here (in English);  General Questions (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/general-questions/),  I will make sure to bring in the right person to answer the question, but also, feel free to help anyone having a question, maybe you have the answer!

If you are interested in the work of Kiara Windrider (see articles here: Kiara Windrider Articles (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/vbnews.php?do=category&amp;catid=19)) you can now discuss and ask Kiara questions in this forum: Kiara Windrider Forum (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/kiara-windrider/) 


* Avatar and profile picture*
The functionality for uploading avatar and profile picture hasn’t worked completely but it is in order now. Please go here: Edit Avatar (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/profile.php?do=editavatar)  and upload a picture; either of yourself or a symbolic picture if you don’t want to show your face. It would be nice with real pictures but it’s absolutely OK if you prefer a symbolic avatar instead.

For you convenience there will be a collection of pictures in the Photo Gallery that can be used for Avatars. If you would like an Aum picture as avatar, you will find almost 300 very beautiful Aum pictures (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/567); 

Image: http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/data/568/Spiritual_Symbols_Aum_Om_Hinduism_Sacred_symbol_2.jpg  (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/568)



How to do it? The easiest way is just to choose a picture that you already have on your computer or to download one from the Internet (for example one of the Aum pictures). Go to Edit Avatar (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/profile.php?do=editavatar), click on “Browse” and find the picture you have downloaded to your computer and it is done. You don’t have to think about the pictures size, it is taken care of automatically.

(The so called “Avatar” is the picture that appears in connection with your postings. It doesn’t have anything to do with the vedic word “avatar (http://www.experiencefestival.com/avatar)”, it’s just the term used in forums...)


*Pictures*
You are very welcome to upload your own pictures. Go here User Albums (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/useralbums.php) and click on “Create a New Album”. Then just follow the instructions. If you have any problems, please ask for help here; Support (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/support-suggestions/) .

Where you or anyone you know at the Opening of the Oneness Temple? If so please upload pictures or tell your friend to do that!!! Many, many people wants to see pictures from that! There are a few here; Oneness Temple Consecration (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/510), but it would be great with many more!

Image: http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/data/510/medium/Oneness_Temple_Opening_1.JPG  (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/510)

 

*Blog*
It will be much better integrated with the User page soon, but please start blogging! You will find the admin for your blog here: Blog settings (http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/blog_usercp.php), where you can set different preferences. To the left under "Blog control panel" you have link called "Your blog", click on that one and start blogging!

More info will come soon!


Jonas]]></description>
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<div>Hi dear friend!<br />
<br />
The community isn’t really launched yet with any kind of marketing but it is already some 250 members!! That’s really great!<br />
<b><br />
<br />
New profile pages</b><br />
Before launch there are some things that still has to be done. First of all it is the member profile pages that will undergo a total overhaul and then functionality for social networking. It will be really great! Promise!<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>What forums?</b><br />
The whole structure of different forums is not thought thru yet; what forums and sub-forums should it be? I’m for example thinking about having a forum for “Remote Deeksha Request”, where people needing a deeksha can ask for it and those giving remote deeksha can confirm when they will give one. Would that be a good idea? What else is needed?<br />
<br />
I would be very happy for suggestions and ideas! Please post your suggestions here: <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/support-suggestions/" target="_blank">Suggestions</a> <br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Questions</b><br />
There will soon be both general (&quot;global&quot;) and local hosted forums where you can ask questions about local events and use your own local language. As for now, if you have any question (local or general) please post them here (in English);  <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/general-questions/" target="_blank">General Questions</a>,  I will make sure to bring in the right person to answer the question, but also, feel free to help anyone having a question, maybe you have the answer!<br />
<br />
If you are interested in the work of Kiara Windrider (see articles here: <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/vbnews.php?do=category&amp;catid=19" target="_blank">Kiara Windrider Articles</a>) you can now discuss and ask Kiara questions in this forum: <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/kiara-windrider/" target="_blank">Kiara Windrider Forum</a> <br />
<br />
<br />
<b> Avatar and profile picture</b><br />
The functionality for uploading avatar and profile picture hasn’t worked completely but it is in order now. Please go here: <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/profile.php?do=editavatar" target="_blank">Edit Avatar</a>  and upload a picture; either of yourself or a symbolic picture if you don’t want to show your face. It would be nice with real pictures but it’s absolutely OK if you prefer a symbolic avatar instead.<br />
<br />
For you convenience there will be a collection of pictures in the Photo Gallery that can be used for Avatars. If you would like an Aum picture as avatar, you will find almost 300 very beautiful <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/567" target="_blank">Aum pictures</a>; <br />
<br />
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/568" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/data/568/Spiritual_Symbols_Aum_Om_Hinduism_Sacred_symbol_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />
</div><br />
<br />
How to do it? The easiest way is just to choose a picture that you already have on your computer or to download one from the Internet (for example one of the Aum pictures). Go to <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/profile.php?do=editavatar" target="_blank">Edit Avatar</a>, click on “Browse” and find the picture you have downloaded to your computer and it is done. You don’t have to think about the pictures size, it is taken care of automatically.<br />
<br />
(The so called “Avatar” is the picture that appears in connection with your postings. It doesn’t have anything to do with the vedic word “<a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/avatar" target="_blank">avatar</a>”, it’s just the term used in forums...)<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Pictures</b><br />
You are very welcome to upload your own pictures. Go here <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/useralbums.php" target="_blank">User Albums</a> and click on “Create a New Album”. Then just follow the instructions. If you have any problems, please ask for help here; <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/support-suggestions/" target="_blank">Support</a> .<br />
<br />
Where you or anyone you know at the Opening of the Oneness Temple? If so please upload pictures or tell your friend to do that!!! Many, many people wants to see pictures from that! There are a few here; <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/510" target="_blank">Oneness Temple Consecration</a>, but it would be great with many more!<br />
<br />
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/510" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/photopost/data/510/medium/Oneness_Temple_Opening_1.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />
</div> <br />
<br />
<b>Blog</b><br />
It will be much better integrated with the User page soon, but please start blogging! You will find the admin for your blog here: <a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/forum/blog_usercp.php" target="_blank">Blog settings</a>, where you can set different preferences. To the left under &quot;Blog control panel&quot; you have link called &quot;Your blog&quot;, click on that one and start blogging!<br />
<br />
More info will come soon!<br />
<br />
<br />
Jonas</div>


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