News – Argentina
Dairy Farming is Embraced
By Julia
The adventitious arrival of two special baby cows was celebrated in Campo Divino. They were given to the project as a donation from a friend running an organic milk farm. “Mila” and “Luna” are now new family members and lighten all the days with their sweetness and joy!!! “El proyecto tambo” is dedicated to Juan Carlos Pepino (JCP), father of the donor Diego Pepino, who started to transform his commercial farm into an organic one. Campo Divino is so happy and thankful about the purity and sweetness of these two beings!!!
Tour of Europe and India
By Lilly
After spending the last 1.5 years in South America, mostly as a long-time volunteer taking care of Campo Divino when Julia and Kuntur where touring the world, it was time for me to visit my family and friends in Europe and then travel to India. On the 15th of January, two student gatherings were organized in Landau, Germany (where I studied for my Bachelor’s on ‘Humans and the Environment’) to share about my time in Campo Divino and its practical sustainability approach. Touring on to India in January, some seedlings of the medicinal plant ‘Kalanchoe’ (Mother of Thousands) were able to be transported from Campo Divino to Ananda Nagar. Arriving there, I got profusely welcomed and cared for by Dada Shambushivananda in Cakradhurii, as well as in Delhi and Chandigarh. Thanks to a financial contribution from Julia, I could also stay in the Yogic Treatment Center of Nirainjan and Tapasudha for one week.
Being in this special land of Ananda Nagar, hearing about all the plans and details Bábá has given, experiencing the struggling reality of that place where He had spent so much time and effort, gave me the opportunity to think deeply about the Master Unit concept. It brought up the question of how much more we have to unite our efforts and work for the application of the model. Such a great task, especially for the youth of today and the future, to create congenial environments on a small scale for the realization of projects and programmes that benefit the poor and help the suffering. All these impressions were travelling with me back to Europe and Campo Divino, to share them with dear ones and to take them as a big calling for service to the world.
After visiting my grandparents and friends back in Germany, the Lotus Teacher’s Training took place in the Zonnenlicht School, Den Bosch where I could take part as a guest, thanks to Yaduranii. The tour also led to Italy where I could stay and share time with Miirabhai in Milano and the beautiful Piamonte area. And, as a conclusion of the journey, my parents were a great company for a community lunch at the organic ‘Gerwies’ Farm in Bronzolo where we also got to know Laura, a former volunteer of Campo Divino.
It was overwhelming how many life possibilities were offered and opened up. Reflecting personally, I want to share my time and purpose with Campo Divino. This means living simply, connected to the animals and plants, working with less radiation and without Wi-Fi, immersed in the wild nature of the Sierras (mountains). I am happy to be back on the grounds, in Campo Divino, and to join the collective flow. My heart is very thankful to everyone who supported the trip!
Blessings of Campo Divino
Amrta – Divine Nectar
Apiary Project – By Julia
During Easter, Campo Divino received a precious gift which cannot actually be described in words. A large quantity of pure liquid gold, with a wild sweetness of various Monte flowers, was harvested for the first time in Campo Divino. Cristian and Naty came again to help with the Apiary Project. The donation of an old mechanical extractor by Lucio, a life-long friend of Kuntur, made the amazing harvest happen, 1.5 years after the arrival of the bees. This equipment was used by Lucio’s mother in the past on their farm. At the very moment the pure honey began flowing out of the extractor, Cristian said with a full heart, “this honey is priceless.” Also the name of Campo Divinos’s honey was born on this special day: “amrta”, divine nectar. The hives are consciously cared for and respected regarding the amount of honey taken, assuring their vitality and strength for the coming months.
“We are the bees of the invisible. We tirelessly gather the honey of the visible in order to store it in the great golden hive of the invisible.” – R.M.Rilke
Práńáh – Herbal Medicine
Práńáh, the mini-industry of Campo Divino, includes new herbs in its precious stock. Oregano, rue, burdock, and shiso (Japanese basil) are growing amazingly in the herbal gardens, adding special scents and health support. A former dear volunteer is working on the finalization of the new fresh and more subtle Práńáh design.
Cottage Industries
The fruit trees gave quince, plums and peaches to the project, and already in the second season medicinal syrups, marmalades and cakes are regular presents to the project. A huge amount of zucchini, cucumbers and round squash offered very tasty pickles which now accompany all the healthy meals on Campo Divino’s table. Also, a wooden flour mill is now in production.
The Meditation Hall: Near Completion
By Kuntur
It is only by collective efforts and coordinated cooperation that mighty tasks can be achieved in this world, and definitely the making of the Hall for the project embodies this very spirit. While the last eucalyptus sticks are being carefully and firmly placed on the complex reciprocal roof – preparing for ‘boarding’ – the sun shines strongly on our faces, the summer is extended, and every day is a beautiful day to work in the hall! Ground preparation was first started back in November 2024. Together with friends and volunteers the area was prepared for welcoming the precious materials – local wood! – and organizing them for the base. Support for the project came entirely from donations, mostly from Europe and Argentina, for which immense gratitude is offered.
At present, one and a half years later, the plan is beautifully expressed and by cosmic grace it will reach completion by the end of 2026; made by loving hands, it astonishes visitors and contains a spiritual vibration in it already. The completion of phase one for Campo Divino is about to happen!
Twelve years have passed
2014~2026) since the first steps were taken – with tireless efforts, neohumanist spirit, global support, and firm determination – for creating this educational project, fully immersed in pure nature. Campo Divino aims to represent and transmit the vision of Shrii P. R. Sarkar through Master Units programs meant to be developed across the world for the benefit and welfare of all beings. Phase one includes the establishment of residential and volunteers’ homes, a solar energy supply,a pure water source, the various gardens and animals’ presence, the startup of mini-industries, and ongoing regular programs. It enables us to serve and support the community and responds to the essential items given for all Master Units as rural development models.
Let’s take bigger steps forward for creating more spaces like this! Thank you!!