Vilius Storosta-Vydūnas (1868-1953) was a Lithuanian philosopher. He was also active in reviving Romuva, the old pagan religion. Vydunas was an internationally famous philosopher who advocated a return to the indigenous Lithuanian ethnic religion. He wrote a number of philosophical and literary works on Lithuanian religion. Additionally, he began public celebrations of the ancient Lithuanian holidays. By the beginning of World War II, these had become extremely popular national celebrations. Since Lithuania regained its independence, they have resumed and have increased enormously in popularity. Vydunas also studied Hinduism in great depth, translated the Bhagavad Gita into Lithuanian and commented frequently on the remarkable similarities and commonalties between Lithuanian religion and Hinduism. He also studied Theosophy and expounded its ideas. He believed in the unity of all religions and never renounced his Lithuanian heritage, while incorporating Lithuanian religious and Theosophical ideas in his beliefs.

REPORTS BY VYDŪNAS SOCIETY

Dr. Vacys Bagdonavičius - Phenomenon of Vydūnas

Dr. Aušra Martišiūtė - Vydūnas’ Drama and Theatre

Rima Palijanskaitė - Vydūnas’ Invitation to Lead Healthy Lifestyle and Live in Spiritual Purity

Jonas Trinkūnas - Vydūnas and Baltic Worldview

 

Rolandas Užubalis - National Identity or Baltic Nationalism?

Gintaras Valiukevičius - Baltic Galauns in Scythian Times

Vaclovas Mikailionis - Seek Darna (Harmony)

Indrė Kleinaitė - Smithy of Ecologic Ideas

Rolandas Petkevičius - Why they kill Nature?

Mantvidas Žalėnas - Vydūnas’ Plays Outpacing Time