Paneurhythmy and the Feast of the White Brotherhood (19-th August)

Each year, on 18-th, against 19-th August, the followers of the teachings of Peter Deunov gather near The Seven Rila Lakes (Rila mountain) to meet its solar New Year. During the event there are spiritual lectures, singing of songs and hymns, prayers. One of the most impressive moment is the Paneurhythmy - a dance or system of moving, based on the philosophy and created by Peter Deunov.

Peter Deunov (1864-1944), called by his followers Master Beinsa Duno is the founder of the religious-philosophical doctrine which defines itself as "esoteric Christianity" and occultism.

The Paneurhythmy is performed in the morning, at sunrise, in the middle of nature. All of the members are dressed in white and are arranged in circles. They doing light, similar to dance, moves and steps against the special music.

It is believed that from a physiological point of view the Paneurhythmy (also called "Dance of Life") improves the mobility and the respiratory functions, strengthening the muscles, normalizes blood pressure and lead to perfect coordination of the movements. The smooth, casual and relaxing steps, in combination with the specific rhythm of the music and lyrics, have also positive mental results - lead to spiritual peace, improve the memory, the process of thinking and the ability to concentrate.

The "White Brotherhood" (known in Bulgaria as Danovizam) was officially registered in Bulgaria as a separate religion. In the 40s of XX-century тхе teachings became popular in some European countries like France and Lithuania, and in the 70s - in Russia, Canada and the USA. Over the last decade of last century his disciples and followers appear in UK, Germany, Australia and Congo.

Every next year more and more persons from home and abroad participate in this "Spiritual summer school", as it is called by the members.