Fascination Iceland

Shot entirely on a Canon T3i with a Techina 11-16 mm 2.8 lens and a Sigma 17-50 2.8 lens sometimes using a Kessler Crane Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly and an Oracle motion controller. A film by John Wheels Hurlbut.

Drawing the soul’s aura

Icelandic artist Helga Sigurðardóttir draws the soul´s aura and creates beautiful pastel paintings. In this interview conducted in Reykjavik in July 2011 she shows and explains her artworks and reveals the secrets of her paintings. The soundtrack is by Parichayaka Hammerl.

Song-Tour through the churches of Iceland

In July 2011 twelve singers from around the world performed devotional songs on peace, harmony and Christ, written by peace advocate Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007) who devoted all his live to the cause of peace and also visited Iceland many times offering concerts and met with members of the Parliament. They first visited the church in the National Park of Thingvellir, which is around 50 km from Reykjavik. Then followed concerts in the churches of Þingvallakirkja, Strandarkirkja, Hallgrímskirkja, Borgarkirkja, Hellnakirkja, Möðruvallakirkja, Húsavíkurkirkja, Skútustaðakirkja and Fríkirkjan in Reykjavík. Be inspired by the devotion and of these peace lovers! Length: 13:55 min.

World Harmony Run 2011 in Iceland

In July the World Harmony Run (WHR), a world-wide torch relay for peace and harmony, was in Iceland and compiled this beautiful video from the magnificent beauty of the country and the joyful spirit of its citizens. The WHR is an initiative of Sri Chinmoy for the oneness of the world.

Medicine & Spirit with Hallgrím Magnússon from Iceland

I recently interviewed Dr. Hallgrím Magnússon from Iceland who is not only a medical practicing physician for many years but also studied alternative medicine and came to the conclusion that spirit, soul and body have to be considered as a whole to achieve a successful healing. He also speaks about the importance of meditation and prayer, gives some key advice for correct nutrition and looks into the coming changes on Earth and the birth of the Golden Age.

Peace Songs manifested in 10 Icelandic Churches

Over the weekend a 10-day tour through 10 churches of Iceland finalized with a concert in the Fríkirkjan church in Reykjavik. After the successful touring of the “World Harmony Run” through the country the Sri Chinmoy Centre Iceland launched a second peace initiative. 10 singers from around the world performed devotional songs written by peace advocate Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007) who devoted all his live to the cause of peace and also visited Iceland many times offering peace concerts and met with members of the parliament. They first visited the church in the National Park of Thingvellir, which is around 50km from Reykjavik. Then followed concerts in the churches of Þingvallakirkja, Strandarkirkja, Hallgrímskirkja, Borgarkirkja, Hellnakirkja, Möðruvallakirkja, Húsavíkurkirkja, Skútustaðakirkja and Fríkirkjan in Reykjavík. The singer group plans further tours in the coming years. (Photo by Kedar Misani)

Sri Chinmoy in Iceland – now online

This is another feature-long film on one of the many visits of spiritiual teacher and peace advovate Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007) to a foreign country in the year 2000. The fascinating and beautiful island of Iceland honoured Sri Chinmoy with an official reception in Reykjavik, and its open-hearted citizens filled the concert hall of the town for an oustanding concert. Sri Chinmoy also visited the first two enterprises, run by students of him: the restaurant “Ecstasy’s Heart-Garden” and “Health – the richest wealth”, a health-food shop, both in the centre of the capital. Length: 1:13 h. This video is also available on DVD as are around 100 other films on Sri Chinmoy’s activities, see this blog for more details: srichinmoy.blogspot.com

To remember John Lennon’s 70th Birthday

Tonight, shortly after 10 pm CET, Yoko Ono’s IMAGINE PEACE tower in Reykjavik has been lit again to remember John Lennon’s 70th birthday. The live picture can be found here.

The Power of the Icelandic Vulcano Eyjafjallajökull live

Although there is a dark side to the Icelandic Ash clouds and an immense economical loss, volcanoes are a fascinating breath of Mother Earth, who perhaps wants to tell us that we have to change something in our behavior… If you want to check how the volcano Eyjafjallajökull is acting, you can check three live webcams here. The above picture is from this evening, taken at 9:30 pm CET.

Runners from 30 nations bring World Harmony Torch to Guatemala

In a spectacular launch of the 2010 World Harmony Run, runners in Guatemala carried the World Harmony Torch to the Pacaya Volcano for the 2010 torch lighting ceremony.  The torch was lit from the molten lava at the Volcano. The World Harmony Run is a global torch relay that promotes harmony between people of different cultures, nationalities and beliefs.  In 2010 over 100 nations on six continents will participate in the international relay, and will cover over 56,000 kilometres.  In Guatemala runners include representatives from Ukraine, Switzerland, China, Brazil, Canada, El Salvador, Iceland and Mongolia as well as Guatemala. The World Harmony Run, an initiative of life-long athlete and universal man of peace Sri Chinmoy, was first staged in 1987 and now involves more than 100 countries, uniting thousands of communities and millions of people. Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007) was an athlete, philosopher and humanitarian who saw sport as a powerful instrument for promoting global harmony. In recognition of his lifelong efforts to foster friendship between peoples and nations, he received the highest national award from more than 10 countries. Sri Chinmoy envisioned: “May each and every individual each day have a new dream of world harmony.” Many world leaders have participated in past World Harmony Runs, including Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, South African President Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa.  National Patron of the Australian World Harmony Run, running legend Ron Clarke, said, “The Run will bridge cultural and social barriers, and all the boundaries that separate nation from nation. It shows that athletics can be a powerful force for good.”  For more information go to www.worldharmonyrun.org.

PHOTOS BY ISRAEL CORDEIRO DA SILVA AND PRABHAKAR STREET (above)