A first doorway into Auroville’s vision, life, and living experiment.
The Auroville Discovery Programme (ADP) is a monthly, two-hour orientation space hosted by Aware for those working in and contributing to Auroville.
It offers a grounded introduction to Auroville’s founding purpose, its lived realities, and the deeper meaning of work and participation in a city dedicated to human unity.
Discovery is for those who arrive with curiosity and goodwill — and wish to understand what Auroville is, why it exists, and how one may relate to it meaningfully.
Auroville is not self-explanatory.
Many people arrive inspired by its ideals, yet unsure how those ideals translate into daily life, work, and responsibility. Without context, this gap can lead to confusion, projection, or quiet disappointment.
Discovery helps bridge that gap.
It aligns aspiration with reality, curiosity with responsibility, and enthusiasm with discernment — allowing each person to relate to Auroville consciously rather than casually.
The programme is open to:
Discovery is open and voluntary.
It does not replace Orientation, nor does it guarantee any role, status, or pathway.
In Auroville, work is not merely employment or volunteering.
It is a field of learning — outer service linked with inner growth.
The Discovery Programme explores:
Frequency
• Every 3rd Saturday of the month
Time
• 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue
• Within Auroville (shared after registration)
Session Flow
The format is simple, participatory, and human-paced.
Discovery is not about deciding quickly — but about listening deeply. Auroville asks for sincerity, not speed or skill only.
