Exapmples of Possible Events of the 1. Main Function

• An invited speech on bioenergetic therapy; theoretical introduction and practical applications
• Teach-in on Zen meditation
• A round-table discussion on "The Development of the Earth Regarding Peace Policy, Economics and Ecology from the Perspective of
  1. Rich Industrial Countries and
  Poor Developing Countries". SWR radio correspondent Wolfgang Röben interviews foreign ministry speakers and representatives from various nations
• A conference on "What Role Can (Artistic) Culture Play in Changing the Earth Into a More Humane Planet?", organized by Greencross International and the Temple of the Muses
• Regularly occurring lecture series with varying guest teachers (perhaps on a particular early evening of the week): "Introduction to and Practice of Various Methods of Contemplation, Healing, Ecstasy and Stillness for a Better Management of One’s Personal Daily Life, from the Tibetan Pudja to Dancing the ’Our Father’ Prayer to Modern Autogenic Training to Electronic Biofeedback"
• Panel discussion (at the round table in the centre of the Temple Hall): "What Kind of International Events, Organizations and Cooperation Do We Need to Promote International Understanding Between Different Lifestyles, Cultures and Religious Traditions?", hosted by Share International and the Temple of the Muses
• Regularly occurring series of open-scene events in which non-profit organisations present themselves to the public and the media. Their work should in some way serve the advancement of humanity and the Earth: by working towards peace; meditatively, ecologically; by pursuing individual development; by humanizing trade relations; protecting animals; therapeutically; by contributing to intercultural understanding or promoting health; humanly / humanely or religiously / spiritually; through conflict prevention / mediation; by helping... In short, to show the many ways in which so many people volunteer their time to ease life on Earth, and possibly to encourage other people to join their efforts
• Mikhail Gorbachev presents his latest book, "My Manifesto for the Earth", in the Temple of the Muses (advance ticket sales only!)
• A conference of world religions and spiritual traditions on the question, "What is the Least Common Denominator of All Spiritual World Views? Could This Be Expanded Into a Common Global Basis?" Invited guests include spiritual luminaries and leaders of all the great world religions and diverse smaller religious groups; invited guests who are unable to attend can participate in the conference via satellite. The conference will be broadcasted live around the world by Deutschlandfunk (German Radio)
• The Temple Dome should be freely accessible during set hours every day, inviting people, for instance, to regenerate for short periods in its quietude, rather than burn more of their day’s energy at cafeterias or fast-food restaurants during their lunch break. It would also benefit people who work regular hours in the city if the hall were open early in the morning (5:00 to 8:00) and early in the evening (for instance as an alternative to after-work parties or plunging into household tasks straight after work). In addition, the Temple of the Muses will have a restaurant (the "tenth muse" being culinary art and its attendant ambience) which will remain open all day. See also: "The Building and Its Levels". The events management department will make appropriate arrangements to prevent noise disturbance due to preparations for events. The inherent atmosphere (and acoustics) of the Temple Dome will encourage quiet and respectful activities at all times anyway.

Merging the Main Functions

The two main functions of the Temple do not necessarily have to occur at separate times or in separate areas. On the contrary, they should complement each other, even to the point of melting together. I have in mind, for example, conferences, conventions and seminars which would be enriched and lightened relax by artistic performances and participatory experiments; likewise, lectures and interviews could give artistic events a more global background. Or the most direct way of all: The artistic presentation immediately leads its audience to have moving, contemplative (that is to say: inner) experiences.

Other Areas of Interest

Other events that fall into both categories should take into account that both sexes and different generations have different interests. However, all events should be open to anyone who wants to be moved by them – regardless of age, class, gender, race and culture.

Exapmples of Possible Events of the 2. Main Function

• A classical music concert series * in the Temple Dome
• "Theatre sports" (improvisational theatre, in which the audience is asked questions whose answers determine the further course of the play); performance in the subterranean amphitheatre
• Open-air gospel night: "The Harlem Singers" on their "Power of Love" tour
• Kirtan – holy songs (chants) and verses (mantras) from the Buddhist and Hindu traditions, with musicians from north-east India, coastal Thailand and Tibet
• A circus-like show: "Water, Fire, Earth and Air" – A Festival of the Senses
• Sufi dance performance by the "Dancing Dervishes of Afghanistan"
• Readings of channelled texts and inspirational literature – accompanied by the improvisational dance ensemble of the Temple of the Muses and a live, manually conducted light show
• Musical works, which represent a modern development of the opera and musical genres, yet which may have their roots in antique mystery plays, and which incorporate various "muses"
• An exhibition by three artists on the theme "Emotion as a Motivation for Art – Art as Motivation for Emotion"; vernissage with "DJane Goddess"
• Projects that developed during the "Open Temple Stage" sessions which could use a platform for public performance or exhibition
• "Sound Experiments With 800 Voices", a participatory event with the audience to experience the power of voices in a dome
• "EcsDancy": Beats ranging from Central African drums to Steve Reich to minimal techno: Dance the night away! With 3-D projections into the fogfilled dome
• Tina Arena in concert at the Temple of the Muses. Afterwards: Holger Ebeling interviews Australian pop-diva Tina Arena about her songs and lyrics
• Reggae Night: "The Musical Roots of Rastafari" – "The Wailers" present the heritage of Bob Marley
• "An Evening of an Umpteen Gongs" – metallic sound variations of space: Approximately twenty different gongs and bells, distributed throughout the Temple Hall, will be played by four musicians, creating a new musical experience
• Christian Bollmann’s "Overtone Choir" appears in the Temple of the Muses. Music to quotations by Lao-tzu, Joachim Ernst Berendt, Pythagoras and Hermann Hesse. Three concerts in a row (Thurs. / Fri. / Sat.). On Sunday, Christian Bollmann, one of the founders of overtone singing in Germany, will hold an all-day workshop on "An Introduction to Overtone Singing as a Means of Self-fulfilment" for all who love to sing and would like to discover more about their voices
• Walt Disney Productions presents its classics on 3-D-Surround film in the Temple Dome by means of a newly developed projection system: "The Jungle Book – A Path to Becoming Human". The entire dome will be filled with sound and moving pictures! The "Making of" this historical film and its modern 3-D version will be screened every evening of the week prior to this event

Merging the Main Functions

The two main functions of the Temple do not necessarily have to occur at separate times or in separate areas. On the contrary, they should complement each other, even to the point of melting together. I have in mind, for example, conferences, conventions and seminars which would be enriched and lightened relax by artistic performances and participatory experiments; likewise, lectures and interviews could give artistic events a more global background. Or the most direct way of all: The artistic presentation immediately leads its audience to have moving, contemplative (that is to say: inner) experiences.

Other Areas of Interest

Other events that fall into both categories should take into account that both sexes and different generations have different interests. However, all events should be open to anyone who wants to be moved by them – regardless of age, class, gender, race and culture.

* This includes classical music from India, China, Arabic countries and from other cultures in addition.