Publications

2005

«Viridarium» 2

Essay

The second issue of Viridarium is dedicated to the “God of mystics”. Given its nature as a private direct encounter with the Supreme Being, all mystical experiences should have similar features, independently of space and time variables. Yet all these experiences are almost only accessible through texts and therefore through language, revealing similar differences in

Publications

2006

«Viridarium» 3

Essay

The mythical archetype of the brigand and the symbolic constellation of the “God of Thieves” probably date back to the beginnings of humanity and the figure of the “divine trickster”. The common theme in the various essays in this book entitled Le vie spirituali dei briganti, (“The spiritual ways of brigands”), the third volume in

Events

JAN, 29 — APR, 02 2005

The Myth of the Phoenix – East and West

Exhibitions

To mark the full re-opening of the reconstructed Teatro La Fenice in Venice, the Teatro La Fenice Foundation and the Institute of Literature, Theatre and Opera at the Giorgio Cini Foundation have organised an exhibition to illustrate the origins, evolution and significance of the myth that gives the Venetian theatre its name, the phoenix –

Events

OCT, 29 — 30 2007

Forms and currents of Western Esotericism

Meetings

This first unique conference of its kind in Italy is dedicated to the history, prominent people, texts and doctrines of Western esotericism. The conference, curated by Alessandro Grossato, will be attended by leading experts on this relatively new subject which has been becoming increasingly popular in many European and other universities. The experts’ papers will

Publications

2007

«Viridarium» 4

Essay

CONTENTS Francesco Zambon, Premessa Fabio Mora Spontaneismo religioso Ezio Albrile Il cenacolo alchemico Carlo Saccone Il “re dei belli” (shah-e khuban) nella lirica persiana classica e i suoi mendichi “fedeli d’amore” Saverio Guida Giullari a Tolosa agli inizi del ‘200 Mira Mocan L’Arca della Mente. L’”edificazione della Sapienza” nella Scuola di San Vittore Corrado Bologna

Events

NOV, 07 2007

Books at San Vio. // «Viridarium». Le vie spirituali dei briganti

Meetings

Presents the book Giorgio Galli. Speakers include Alessandro Grossato and Francesco Zambon. Edited by Alessandro Grossato, the volume analyzes the mythical archetype of the brigand and the symbolic constellation of the “God of Thieves” probably date back to the beginnings of humanity and the figure of the “divine trickster”. The common theme in the various