Hello, we have remained silent on this mailing list for some time, but today we have another challenging update to share.
Please find below an appeal concerning one of Auroville’s pioneers, who has been under severe pressure from the current administrators of Auroville Foundation Office and their followers over the past few years.
Your support is crucial at this important moment in Auroville’s history.
Please stay informed and sign the petition. If you have already signed, please help spread the word among your family and friends!
Dear Auroville family near and far,
Frederick came to Pondicherry and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1960 for the first time and for good in 1966. He was among the first to be admitted as an Aurovilian by the Mother and worked closely with her on Auroville matters in its early years. He has continued to live in and give his life to her Dream for over 60 years.
Over those years he has been a friend to many in and around Auroville as well as across India and the world, and he has dedicated himself wholeheartedly to Auroville.
We are deeply dismayed that an 85 year old pioneering resident is now being prevented from completing his life in Auroville after having given everything that he has and is to this unique and special project of the Mother.
We humbly appeal to the relevant authorities to reconsider the denial of visa extension and request to leave India that has been issued to Frederick (Schulze-Buxloh) so that this child of the Mother is allowed to remain in India, which he calls the country of his soul.
Please sign the petition from this link:
https://forms.gle/Cvq8TrgRSggveZbL9
Once the signatures are collected, we will send the petition results to the relevant officials. The names of the signatories will not be disclosed to the public.
Sincerely,
Concerned residents and well-wishers of Auroville
P.S. If you prefer to submit your signature via email, please send your name, your community name or city/country of residence, your response to the petition, and the title of the petition to: build.auroville.together@gmail.com
[UPDATE 2025.April.27]
We have received more than 1,850 signatures within 3 days of launching the online petition. We have also circulated physical signing sheets which are yet to be counted.
Despite all efforts so far, Frederick received a notice on Friday, 25th April, that his appeal to stay in India on medical grounds has been denied, and he must upload a flight ticket within seven days.
If you have not yet signed the petition, please do so using the link below.
Kindly help spread the word — the petition is open to Auroville residents and well-wishers.
Signatures will not be disclosed publicly.
Let the respective authorities hear our call: allow one of Auroville’s pioneers to remain in India!
[NOTE] If you would like to stay updated on the ongoing organizational crisis in Auroville, please refer to: